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Nottingham Forest v Manchester City: Confirmed Team News and Line-Ups for Saturday's Late Game
Ruben Dias could return in a 4-2-3-1 as Manchester City look to reset after changes and a blank from Erling Haaland last weekend.
Manchester City visits Nottingham Forest on Saturday, November 7, 2026, aiming to end a two-match Premier League losing streak. Manager Enzo Maresca seeks victory to keep pace with league leaders Arsenal after recent defeats to Aston Villa and Brighton.
Despite winning their opening seven matches, City dropped to second after consecutive defeats. Struggling hosts Forest, managed by Oliver Glasner, sit 19th and remain winless at the City Ground, having scored just six goals in nine games.
To strengthen a defense without a clean sheet in seven matches, Maresca is expected to recall Ruben Dias. On Friday, Maresca backed goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, saying it's "just a matter of balance, try to avoid mistake and continue to do the right things."
Premier League top scorer Erling Haaland leads the attack aiming to end a four-match goal drought against Forest. Winger Jeremy Doku is expected to start after limited minutes midweek, with his pace vital to breaking down the hosts' defense.
This fixture marks the final match for both clubs before the November international break. History favors the visitors; it has been 122 years since an English top-flight side won their first seven matches then lost three consecutive games, a record City hopes to avoid.
Nottingham Forest and Man City face off on Saturday, November 7 at the City Ground Stadium for the Premier League. The likely formations of the two teams. Nottingham Forest receives Man City on Saturday, November 7 from 11:30 in Mexico, 14:30 in Argentina, 18:30 in Spain. The match, corresponding to the 10th day of the Premier League, will be held at the City Ground Stadium. Nottingham Forest comes from falling 0-2 against Brentford and accumula…