Kickoff is set for 16:30 GMT as the Citizens aim to host the Cherries on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy at the end of the game is over," said Manchester City player Gonzalez.
Important Remarks from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We're up against a top team and now they are runner-up. I hope we can be happy after the final whistle."
On the challenge Bournemouth pose: "We know how they play, how intense and aggressive they are. They work tirelessly so much and turn each match very difficult."
Speaking about today as the initial of three matches at home in a row: "Kicking off with a three points now would be amazing. There are three really important matches ahead of the international break and I hope we get the three wins. We must concentrate on this game and afterwards we will look at the following games."
