Kickoff is planned for half past four GMT while the Citizens get ready to host the Cherries in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied at the end of the game finishes," stated City player Gonzalez.
Key Remarks from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the match: "It's really important. We are playing a quality opponent currently they are second. Hopefully we can be pleased after the final whistle."
On the challenge the visitors offer: "We understand how they play, their intensity and aggressive they are. They cover ground so much and make every game very difficult."
On today being the first of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "To start with a three points in this round would be fantastic. We have three crucial tests prior to the international break and I'm confident we get the full nine points. We must concentrate on today and afterwards we will look at the following games."
