In this article, Sports Buddy looks at Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City preview, team news, possible lineup, date, kickoff time, and predictions for the game.
Nottingham vs Manchester City: Match Preview
In their pursuit of an unprecedented fourth consecutive Premier League title, Manchester City will take on Nottingham Forest away from home on Sunday.
Despite being without Erling Haaland, the champions intensified the pressure on current leaders Arsenal with a comfortable 4-0 win over Brighton on Thursday evening.
Now trailing the Gunners by just one point with a game in hand, City will view their upcoming match against relegation-threatened Forest as a favorable opportunity. However, Pep Guardiola remains cautious and is avoiding complacency.
Date, kickoff time and venue
The match between Nottingham Forest and Manchester City is set to kick off at 4:30pm BST on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at The City Ground in Nottingham, as per Standard.co.uk.
Where to watch Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City
You can catch the Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City match on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Coverage will begin after the conclusion of the north London derby between Tottenham and Arsenal at approximately 4pm BST.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City Team News
For Nottingham Forest, striker Taiwo Awoniyi is gradually returning to training, though his availability for the upcoming match remains uncertain. Willy Boly is not expected to feature for the hosts.
On the Manchester City side, there are concerns regarding Erling Haaland’s fitness, as he sat out Thursday’s game against Brighton due to a recurring muscle injury. This injury also ruled him out of the FA Cup semi-final win over Chelsea.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City: Possible starting lineup
Nottingham Forest:
Sels; Williams, Niakhate, Murillo, Aina; Dominguez, Danilo; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood
Manchester City:
Ederson; Walker, Stones, Dias, Gvardiol; Rodri; Silva, De Bruyne, Kovacic, Foden; Alvarez
Prediction: Nottingham Forest 1-3 Manchester City
Nottingham Forest faces an uphill battle as they host Manchester City, a team in formidable form. Although Forest managed a 1-1 draw against City last season, it’s doubtful they have the firepower to halt a Guardiola-led team in their current state.
Despite Forest being well-rested and motivated following their defeat to Everton, they’ll encounter a fervent atmosphere at the City Ground. However, City’s relentless form suggests they will likely make relatively light work of Nuno’s side, replicating their convincing victory against Brighton.
Therefore, the prediction leans heavily towards City emerging as convincing victors in this encounter.
