Nottingham Forest vs Man City: Preview and Team News

Nottingham Forest welcome Manchester City to the City Ground on Saturday, November 7, as the Premier League campaign resumes with an important fixture for both sides. Kick-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. GMT, with City looking to return to winning ways in the league and Forest desperate to improve their position near the bottom of the table.

Manchester City head into the match after losing their place at the top of the Premier League standings. Enzo Maresca’s side suffered a 1-0 defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion last weekend but responded in the UEFA Champions League with a 3-2 victory over RB Leipzig.

Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, are enduring a difficult run of form. They have lost four of their last five matches, while a 2-0 defeat away to Brentford last weekend left them in the relegation zone. Manager Oliver Glasner is under increasing pressure to turn things around, making the visit of City a challenging test.

What TV Channel Is Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester City On?

Fans in different countries can watch Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester City through the following broadcasters:

• United Kingdom: Sky Sports Main Event
• United States: NBC
• India: Star Sports
• Australia: Stan Sport

What Time Does Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester City Kick Off?

The Premier League fixture takes place on Saturday, November 7, with the following kick-off times for viewers around the world:

• UK (GMT): Saturday, November 7, at 5:30 p.m.
• United States (EST): Saturday, November 7, at 12:30 p.m.
• India (IST): Saturday, November 7, at 11 p.m.
• Australia (AEDT): Sunday, November 8, at 4:30 a.m.

How to Live Stream Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester City

Supporters who prefer to watch the match online can use the following streaming platforms:

• United Kingdom: Sky Go
• United States: Peacock
• India: JioHotstar
• Australia: Stan Sport

Fans can also follow ESPN’s live updates for match developments, key moments and the latest score information.

Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester City Team News and Injuries

Nottingham Forest

Forest have three players listed as unavailable ahead of the encounter. Their injury situation includes:

• Nicolò Savona: Knee injury – out.
• Nicolás Domínguez: Knock – out.
• Igor Jesus: Calf injury – out.

Manchester City

Manchester City have one confirmed absence listed ahead of the trip to Nottingham:

• Antoine Semenyo: Leg injury – out.

Semenyo’s absence could affect City’s attacking options, particularly as the visitors look for goals from several players rather than relying on Erling Haaland alone.

Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester City Predicted Line-Ups

Both teams are expected to use different formations, with Forest predicted to line up in a 3-4-2-1 system and City in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

Nottingham Forest Predicted XI (3-4-2-1)

• Goalkeeper: Matz Sels
• Defenders: Jair Cunha, Nikola Milenkovic, Murillo
• Midfielders: Daniel Muñoz, James McAtee, Xaver Schlager, Neco Williams
• Attacking midfielders: Dan Ndoye, Morgan Gibbs-White
• Forward: Liam Delap

Manchester City Predicted XI (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma
• Defenders: Matheus Nunes, Rúben Dias, Marc Guéhi, Josko Gvardiol
• Defensive midfielders: Ayyoub Bouaddi, Elliot Anderson
• Attacking midfielders: Iliman Ndiaye, Phil Foden, Jérémy Doku
• Forward: Erling Haaland

Who Is the Referee for Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester City?

Sam Barrott has been appointed as the referee for the Premier League fixture. Paul Tierney will serve as the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), overseeing key decisions during the match.

• Referee: Sam Barrott
• VAR: Paul Tierney

Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester City: Key Talking Points

Can Glasner Turn Nottingham Forest’s Season Around?

Nottingham Forest’s recent results have increased the pressure on Oliver Glasner. Following the 2-0 defeat against Brentford, the manager delivered a strong post-match response, claiming he had made too many compromises since taking charge and would now demand complete commitment from his players.

The club’s position in the league table makes the situation particularly concerning. Forest are 19th in the actual Premier League standings, yet their underlying performance statistics tell a different story. According to the expected-points table, which considers expected goals for and against, they rank fourth in the division.

That contrast highlights the difference between Forest’s underlying numbers and their results on the pitch. However, their recent performances have offered little encouragement. They have been outrun by their opponents in each of their last five matches, a run that includes four defeats and one draw. Forest are also the lowest-scoring team in the division.

Facing Manchester City at this stage is therefore a difficult assignment. Glasner’s previous Crystal Palace side also struggled against Pep Guardiola’s team, losing four of their five meetings with City. Forest will need a significant improvement in their performance if they are to avoid another frustrating result.

Former Manchester City players Liam Delap and James McAtee could also have an important role to play. Both will be eager to make an impression against their former club. However, Delap could face competition for his place from Chris Wood, who is yet to start a league match this season.

Manchester City Cannot Afford More Premier League Slip-Ups

Manchester City have little room for further mistakes after consecutive Premier League defeats against Aston Villa and Brighton. Those results cost Maresca’s side their position at the top of the table and increased the need for a consistent attacking contribution from across the squad.

Before the Champions League meeting with RB Leipzig, Maresca had urged his players not to depend exclusively on Haaland for goals. However, the Norwegian striker once again proved decisive, scoring the 78th-minute winner in a dramatic 3-2 victory.

City had surrendered their lead twice during the match before Haaland settled the contest. The goal took his season tally to 14 and marked his 13th against Leipzig, making the German club his favourite opponent in terms of goals scored.

However, Haaland’s record against Nottingham Forest presents a different challenge. He has failed to score in his last four matches against them, meaning City may need other attacking players to make the difference.

Semenyo’s injury absence also reduces City’s available goal threat. Players such as Rayan Cherki, Phil Foden and Iliman Ndiaye will be expected to provide additional attacking quality against a Forest side struggling for confidence and goals at home.

Forest have failed to score a goal on their own ground this season, a statistic City will look to exploit. Elliot Anderson could also be a player to watch, having previously scored a crucial equaliser in the last meeting between the two sides while representing Forest.

What to Expect From Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester City

The fixture presents contrasting challenges for both clubs. Nottingham Forest need points to improve their position and ease the pressure surrounding Glasner, while Manchester City are aiming to avoid another league setback and maintain their challenge near the top of the standings.

Forest’s underlying expected-points position suggests they may have performed better than their league ranking indicates, but their recent results and lack of goals remain major concerns. City, meanwhile, have the attacking quality to threaten through several players, even with Semenyo unavailable.

With both sides under pressure for different reasons, Saturday’s meeting could prove important to their respective Premier League campaigns.