The match is set for 16:30 GMT as Manchester City prepare to welcome the Cherries at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be pleased at the end of the game finishes," said Manchester City player Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "It's really important. We are playing a strong side and now they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be happy at the end."
On the challenge the visitors present: "We know how they play, their intensity and aggressive they are. They work tirelessly a lot and ensure every fixture very difficult."
Regarding today as the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "Kicking off with a win now would be amazing. There are three crucial challenges ahead of the international break and hopefully we achieve the full nine points. Our attention is on now and later we will see the following games."
