The match is set for half past four GMT as the Citizens get ready to host the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased when the game is over," stated Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Remarks from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the game: "This is crucial. We face a top team and now they are runner-up. I hope we can be happy when it's over."
On the challenge the visitors pose: "We're aware how they play, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run a lot and turn each match so hard."
Speaking about today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Beginning with a three points this week would be amazing. There are three really important tests prior to the break for internationals and I hope we achieve the full nine points. Our attention is on now and later we will look at the following games."
