Nottingham Forest can make a real statement regarding their top-four intentions with a victory against Manchester City this afternoon.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have struggled in recent weeks but a win against the four-time defending champions will see them open up a four-point lead over City, who start the weekend in fourth place in the Premier League.
The visitors’ form remains inconsistent, although they have won their last two, a win at Tottenham in the league and an FA Cup success over Plymouth Argyle.
Pep Guardiola will recall some of his bug guns, including Erling Haaland, but Nathan Ake was this week ruled out for the season after undergoing surgery on a fractured foot.
