
At 20:30 Beijing time on December 27th, in the 18th round of the Premier League, Nottingham Forest will host Manchester City.

Key highlights for Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City are as follows:
First:Team Situations! After 18 rounds of the Premier League, Nottingham Forest has 5 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses, accumulating 18 points and standing seventeenth, 5 points clear of relegation; Manchester City has 12 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses, with 37 points, ranked second, 2 points behind the leader. In the last Premier League round, Nottingham Forest lost 0-1 away to Fulham, suffering 3 defeats in their last 5 matches; Manchester City won 3-0 at home against West Ham United, extending their winning streak to seven in all competitions.
Second:Manchester City's Attack is On Fire, Unafraid of Forest Away! Manchester City's offense is in blazing form, with Haaland scoring frequently, Doku showing great improvement, Foden in excellent shape, and Sterling playing creatively. Although Nottingham Forest has improved under a new coach and benefits from home advantage, facing the title-contending Manchester City, with both teams well-rested over the break and equal in fitness, Manchester City is favored to win away and temporarily top the Premier League table.

In the last six encounters between the two sides, Nottingham Forest has 1 win, 1 draw, and 4 losses, clearly at a disadvantage.
Injury and Suspension Updates: Nottingham Forest hasEina, Wood, Yates; Manchester City hasRodri, Kovacic, Doku, Bobs, Stones (doubtful).