0 Nottingham Forest vs 2 Manchester City
Manchester City back in title-race after Brighton win.
After a controversial defeat to Everton, Nottingham Forest seeks to end their winless streak as they face title-chasing Manchester City at City Ground on Sunday at 16:30 GMT+1.
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham, who failed to take part in the midweek round of fixtures, will be looking to put an end to a three-game winless run [DWLDL] when they return against City on Sunday. Last weekend, they lost out in a controversial 2-0 defeat to Everton in a decisive relegation battle at Goodison Park.
The Reds, in 17th place with 26 points [7W, 9D, & 18L], sit just one point above the bottom three going into the weekend. An unlikely win over the Sky Blues would leave Nottingham with only their second win in ten Premier League games against the Sky Blues, having won just one of their last nine against City [1W, 3D, 5L].
However, a remarkable run of form at home against City could serve as a source of inspiration for the hosts. Nottingham have lost just three of their last 16 top-flight home games against Manchester City [10W, 3D, 3L].
''We are going to fight. In City Ground, our home, in front of our fans that we humbly ask once again to support us and give us the extra energy, because it’s going to be a tough one,'' Nuno said, calling on the home crowds’ support.
A 4—2—3—1 with Chris Wood in attack is expected. Taiwo Awoniyi, whose season has been plagued by injuries, remains ruled out of the weekend’s fixture alongside Willy-Arnaud Boly.
Manchester City
Manchester City dismantled Brighton with a dominant 4-0 win in the midweek round of fixtures, moving to within a point of league leaders Arsenal. A brace from Phil Foden (26’, 34’) alongside goals from Kevin De Bruyne (17’) and Julián Álvarez (62’) secured the emphatic victory.
The Sky Blues, holding 76 points (23W, 7D, & 3L), are riding a wave of momentum with four consecutive wins (DWWWW). They aim to extend this streak to five victories in their pursuit of a fourth successive Premier League title.
On Sunday, Manchester City has the chance to complete their first league double over Nottingham Forest since the 1990–91 season. Pep Guardiola noted, ''I think I’ve been once or twice in that stadium, and the atmosphere is always unbelievable,'' emphasizing the added challenge as Forest battles relegation.
With Erling Haaland in doubt, a 4-2-3-1 formation featuring Julián Álvarez leading the attack is expected.
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