Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT while Manchester City prepare to welcome the Cherries in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased when the game finishes," commented Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Comments from Nico Gonzalez
Speaking about the weight of the game: "It's a vital game. We're up against a strong side currently they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be pleased when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth present: "We know how they play, their intensity and aggressive they are. They cover ground a lot and ensure every fixture very difficult."
On today being the opening of three home games in a row: "Beginning with a win now would be amazing. There are three vital matches ahead of the FIFA window and I'm confident we get the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on today and later we will look at the following games."
