Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT as 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 Remarks from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the match: "This is crucial. We're up against a top team and now they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be pleased when it's over."
Regarding the threat the visitors present: "We know their style, their high energy and combative they are. They cover ground a lot and turn each match very difficult."
Regarding today as the first of three home games consecutively: "Kicking off with a victory this week would be brilliant. There are three crucial challenges ahead of the break for internationals and I'm confident we get the three wins. Let's focus on today and afterwards we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
