Match at Etihad Stadium, Manchester, on Match 4 in the Premier League (Round 29). City arrive second in the table with 59 points and a +32 goal difference, while Forest sit 17th, just above the relegation zone.
Manchester City Availability
Pep Guardiola will be without J. Gvardiol (broken leg) and M. Kovacic (heel injury), both ruled out. Young defender M. Alleyne is facing a late fitness test after a knock. The major concern is E. Haaland, who is also uncertain with an injury; City risk losing his 22 goals and 7 assists in the league if he fails his fitness test. Midfielder N. O’Reilly is likewise doubtful with an ankle problem. Creative support remains strong with R. Cherki (3 goals, 7 assists) and P. Foden among those expected to be available.
Nottingham Forest Availability
Forest have a lengthy absentee list. W. Boly, John Victor, S. Ortega, N. Savona and C. Wood are all ruled out, with knee and calf injuries dominating the report. The loss of striker C. Wood removes an important focal point in attack, placing greater responsibility on M. Gibbs-White and C. Hudson-Odoi to carry the threat.
City’s attacking output hinges on Haaland’s late test; his potential absence would significantly blunt a 57-goal side. Forest, already struggling with just 26 league goals, are further weakened by Wood’s injury, leaving them more reliant on a collective approach in the final third.
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