Kickoff is set for half past four GMT as Manchester City get ready to entertain the Cherries at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be pleased at the end of the game is over," stated City player Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the game: "This is crucial. We face a top team and now they are second. I hope we can be satisfied when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth present: "We know their approach, their high energy and physical they are. They run a lot and turn each match so hard."
Speaking about today as the initial of a trio of home fixtures in a row: "Kicking off with a win this week would be brilliant. We have three really important challenges prior to the international break and I'm confident we secure the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on now and next week we will look at the following games."
