Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT while City get ready to welcome the Cherries at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be pleased when the game concludes," stated City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Remarks from Nico Gonzalez
Speaking about the weight of the fixture: "It's really important. We are playing a strong side and now they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be pleased after the final whistle."
On the challenge the visitors offer: "We're aware their approach, their high energy and combative they are. They cover ground so much and ensure every fixture so hard."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home in a row: "To start with a victory this week would be amazing. There are three really important challenges before the FIFA window and I'm confident we get the three wins. Let's focus on today and next week we will look at the next matches."
