Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT as Manchester City aim to welcome Bournemouth on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be happy when the game is over," commented City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We face a strong side currently they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied at the end."
On the challenge Bournemouth present: "We know how they play, how intense and aggressive they are. They cover ground a lot and turn each match challenging."
Speaking about today as the opening of three home games consecutively: "Kicking off with a three points in this round would be fantastic. There are three vital matches ahead of the international break and I hope we secure the full nine points. We must concentrate on now and next week we will consider the following games."
