An important run of fixtures begins today against Nottingham Forest for Manchester City | OneFootball

As of right now Manchester City are well-placed to launch into the second half of the season. Pep Guardiola’s side sits second in the Premier League table, two points behind Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side after seventeen matches. City are also currently on a seven-match winning run in all competitions.

Ominous signs are emerging from City as they continue to build this season. Pep Guardiola’s side takes on Nottingham Forest today in the first match of a four-game run that could set up the second half of the season for Manchester City.

A win against a tough Nottingham Forest side today can set Manchester City up for what lies ahead.

Manchester City will take on Nottingham Forest today at The City Ground. Sean Dyche’s side will be tough to beat at home. Forest has steadied after a poor start to this season. They are a team with quality in their ranks. Elliot Anderson is one of the best midfielders in the Premier League and could be a pivotal player in today’s match. The same can be said for Morgan Gibbs-White who has bitten City in the past. With Douglas Luiz also in midfield, Forest does pack a punch in the centre of the pitch. Sean Dyche’s side has the makings of a solid defence with Murillo, Nikola Milenkovic, Nico Williams and Nicola Savona forming what looks to be Forest’s best defensive group. Up front, they have pace and power. Callum Hudson-Odoi, Igor Jesus and Omari Hutchinson could cause Manchester City problems today if they are given space to prosper.

If City can pick up a win today it could set them up for what lies ahead. Pep Guardiola’s side faces four tricky Premier League matches in a row starting today against Nottingham Forest. They’ll be eager to pick up three points today to continue their winning run and set themselves up for what comes next.

The next four games could shape Manchester City’s season.

Manchester City play four games in the next thirteen days beginning with today’s match against Nottingham Forest. After today’s game, City will play Sunderland at the Stadium of Light, then they take on Chelsea and Brighton at home. Each match has the potential to be a tough fixture for Pep Guardiola’s side. Manchester City’s next four matches do have the potential to shape City’s season.

If Pep Guardiola’s side can continue to improve and pick up points in their next four difficult matches, it has the potential to elevate City. They will enter today’s match full of confidence and that confidence could grow if they can pick up three points at The City Ground. A win today will lay the foundation for Manchester City to launch into their next three games. To do that, they’ll have to be at their best against Nottingham Forest.

Summary.

A pivotal point in Manchester City’s season begins today against Nottingham Forest. You do sense that the next four matches could be looked back upon as a key component of Manchester City’s season depending on how each match plays out. Pep Guardiola has challenged his team to improve and you do feel that City will need to up their game to prosper over the next four matches against tough opponents.