Kickoff is set for 16:30 GMT as City get ready to welcome the Cherries on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy at the end of the game finishes," stated Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Comments from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We face a quality opponent and now they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be pleased after the final whistle."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth pose: "We understand their approach, their intensity and combative they are. They cover ground a lot and make every game very difficult."
Regarding today as the first of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "To start with a win in this round would be fantastic. We have three really important challenges before the break for internationals and hopefully we achieve the three wins. We must concentrate on now and next week we will see the next matches."
