Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT while City get ready to host the Cherries in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be happy when the game finishes," commented Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "It's a vital game. We face a quality opponent and now they are second. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied at the end."
On the challenge the visitors offer: "We're aware how they play, how intense and combative they are. They cover ground a lot and make every game so hard."
Speaking about today as the initial of three home games back-to-back: "Beginning with a victory in this round would be amazing. There are three crucial challenges before the international break and I'm confident we get the three wins. Our attention is on this game and later we will look at the upcoming fixtures."