Man City host Forest, must win to stay in Premier League race | OneFootball

The Citizens play at 16:30 at the Etihad Stadium and need to win to keep close to the leader. Forest is fighting to avoid falling into the relegation zone and arrives desperate for points.

Manchester City hosts Nottingham Forest this Wednesday from 16:30 at the Etihad Stadium, in a key Premier League clash. Pep Guardiola’s team knows they cannot afford to drop points if they want to stay in the title race and put pressure on the leader.

The Citizens turn their stadium into a true fortress. This season, they have won 18 of the 22 matches played at home, with a devastating offensive output. In addition, they come into this match on a four-game winning streak in the Premier League, with victories over Liverpool, Fulham, Newcastle United, and Leeds United, which further highlights their great form.

The schedule offers no respite. On the horizon is the UEFA Champions League round of 16 clash against the mighty Real Madrid, so picking up points now in the domestic league is crucial to approach that stage with confidence. Moreover, next month they will face Arsenal in a match that could define the course of the championship.

On the other side, Forest is experiencing moments of maximum tension. They are just two points above the relegation zone and urgently need to pick up points, as they have collected only one point from the last 12 available. The mission in Manchester is complex, but a positive result would not only give them some breathing room in the table, but also provide a crucial morale boost in the fight to stay up.

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