Kickoff is set for 4:30 PM GMT as Manchester City aim to entertain the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I hope we can be happy when the game is over," stated Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Remarks from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We are playing a strong side currently they are second. Hopefully we can be satisfied at the end."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth pose: "We're aware their approach, their high energy and combative they are. They cover ground a lot and turn each match very difficult."
Speaking about today as the first of a trio of home fixtures in a row: "Kicking off with a victory now would be fantastic. There are three really important challenges prior to the international break and hopefully we get the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on now and afterwards we will see the next matches."
