Manchester City take on Nottingham Forest at the City Ground in what could be a pivotal match for City's Champions League hopes next season.
The Premier League title might be well beyond Manchester City's reach, but they are still fighting to finish the season in the top four. Only two points separate Nottingham Forest, City and Chelsea behind league-leaders Liverpool and Arsenal. Pep Guardiola's men have a golden opportunity to jump into third place with a victory over Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
The last time the two sides faced off, City walked away with a 3–0 victory at the Etihad. Now, they must travel to the City Ground without the injured Nathan Aké, John Stones, Manuel Akanji, Oscar Bobb and Rodri. Expect a much-changed XI from Guardiola after the Spaniard started many of his fringe players against Plymouth Argyle last weekend.
City's best players will look to lead their team to a second consecutive Premier League victory away from home for the first time this season. Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, have not secured three points since their dominant 7–0 win over Brighton on Feb. 1.
Here's what City's XI could look like against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, Mar. 8.






