The pundits are predicting Manchester City to maintain their 100 percent Premier League record this weekend. Pep Guardiola’s side have won their opening five games to put themselves top of the table.
A comeback victory in midweek also kick-started their Champions League campaign with three points as City aim to repeat last season’s heroics.
On the flip side, Nottingham Forest make the daunting trip to the Etihad Stadium knowing full well their underdog status. Steve Cooper’s men finished bottom of the top flight’s away table in 2022-23 but did shock Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge a fortnight ago. ALSO READ: Ederson explains secret behind dangerous Erling Haaland partnership for Man City ALSO READ: Ederson defends 'risky' Cruyff turn in Man City win and responds to Pep Guardiola praise Forest also came close to beating Manchester United in their own backyard but ultimately squandered a two-goal lead.
Ahead of the clash, MEN Sport have profiled how the pundits expect the game at the Etihad to go. Writing in his SportsKeeda column, Merson said: “Nottingham Forest secured one of the shock results of the season by beating Chelsea earlier this month, but I don't see anything other than a Manchester City win here.
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