Nottingham Forest travel to the Etihad Stadium tonight, aiming to snap a three-game losing streak and secure their first league points under Vítor Pereira.
The Tricky Trees have moved into a precarious position, sitting just two points clear of the relegation zone following a 2–1 loss at Brighton. Manager Vítor Pereira oversaw a resilient but ultimately fruitless performance on the South Coast and now faces a City side that has proved impenetrable for Forest in recent years. Notably, Forest have lost all three of their away Premier League games at the Etihad without scoring a single goal, conceding 11 times in the process.
Nottingham Forest Team News
Vítor Pereira manages a squad heavily impacted by a wave of long-term knee injuries to senior players. Notably, top scorer Chris Wood remains out until April, while Willy Boly and Nicolò Savona are also sidelined. Consequently, Igor Jesus will continue to lead the line. In goal, Matz Sels has recovered from a groin issue and is expected to start, especially with Stefan Ortega unavailable to face his former club. Notably, Morgan Gibbs-White remains the key attacking threat; he has scored seven goals this season, matching his career-best in a single Premier League campaign.
Matz Sels will start in goal behind a defensive line led by Nikola Milenković and Murillo. In midfield, the partnership of Ibrahim Sangaré and Elliot Anderson will be tasked with disrupting City’s rhythm. Notably, Anderson leads the league for duels won and possession won this season. Morgan Gibbs-White will operate in the number ten role, flanked by Callum Hudson-Odoi and Dan Ndoye. Notably, Forest have won in only one of their eight away top-flight visits to City since 1989 and must find a way to stop a City team that has won 24 of their last 26 Wednesday home matches.
Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup
Nottingham Forest Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Sangare, Anderson; Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Jesus
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?
UK fans can watch the match live on TNT Sports 4. Highlights will be available on Match of the Day later tonight.
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