Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT as the Citizens aim to entertain the Cherries in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased at the end of the game finishes," said Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Remarks from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We face a top team currently they are second. I'm optimistic we can be pleased when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth offer: "We understand their style, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run a lot and make every game challenging."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home consecutively: "Kicking off with a three points now would be fantastic. We have three crucial challenges prior to the international break and hopefully we achieve the full nine points. We must concentrate on today and next week we will see the next matches."
