Manchester City host Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium tonight, aiming to secure their seventh consecutive victory in all competitions and close the gap on Arsenal.
The Citizens have moved into a ruthless phase of their season, maintaining a perfect record in February to keep their title hopes alive. Manager Pep Guardiola oversaw a disciplined 1–0 win at Leeds on Saturday, and his side now faces a Forest team they have beaten in four of their last five Premier League meetings. Notably, City have won 16 of their last 19 home league games since April 2025, a record unmatched by any other side in the division.
Manchester City Team News
Pep Guardiola manages a squad nearing the return of its talismanic striker but faces a fresh concern in midfield. Notably, Erling Haaland is a major doubt after a knock kept him out of the Leeds fixture; if he is not risked, Antoine Semenyo or Omar Marmoush will likely lead the line. Academy standout Nico O’Reilly is also a doubt with an ankle problem. Consequently, Phil Foden or Tijjani Reijnders could be drafted into the central roles. Notably, O’Reilly has scored three goals in his last two home league games and is looking to become just the second player aged 20 or younger to score in three straight home appearances for the club.
Gianluigi Donnarumma will start in goal behind a defensive line anchored by Ruben Dias and Marc Guéhi. In midfield, Nico Gonzalez could deputise for Rodri to manage minutes, while Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva provide the creative impetus. Antoine Semenyo—who scored the winner at Leeds—will provide a threat from the flank. Notably, Guardiola has a formidable record against Portuguese managers, winning 17 of his last 20 such matches, including two victories over Vítor Pereira earlier this season.
Manchester City Predicted Lineup
Manchester City Predicted XI (4-1-4-1): Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Guehi, Ait-Nouri; Gonzalez; Cherki, Reijnders, Foden, Semenyo; Marmoush
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League fixture takes place at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, 4 March 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:30 GMT.
How to watch Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest?
In the UK, the match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 4. Fans can also stream the action via the discovery+ app.
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