Wed Dec 04 21:30:55 UTC 2024: ## Manchester City Aim to End Winless Streak Against Nottingham Forest

**Manchester, England** – Facing their worst run of form in years, reigning Premier League champions Manchester City will look to break a seven-game winless streak when they host Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday. City’s struggles culminated in a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday, leaving them 11 points behind the league leaders and outside the top four. This is their worst run since 2008 and they risk suffering consecutive home defeats for the first time since May 2021.

Despite their poor form, manager Pep Guardiola remains defiant. His six-finger salute to the Liverpool crowd, referencing his past successes, highlighted the gap between current reality and the team’s usual dominance. The comeback required to win a fifth consecutive title is statistically improbable.

Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, arrive in Manchester on the back of a 1-0 win over Ipswich Town, ending a two-game losing streak. Chris Wood’s penalty secured the victory, bringing his Premier League goal tally for Forest to 24, just three behind Erling Haaland. Forest boasts a strong away record, sitting sixth in the table, just one point behind City. However, they haven’t beaten City since 2008-09.

City will be without several key players due to injury including Rodri, Oscar Bobb, Mateo Kovacic, and John Stones. However, the return of Jeremy Doku from injury offers a boost to their attack. Guardiola hinted at potential tactical changes, possibly deploying Jack Grealish in a central role. Forest also have a few injury concerns, with Danilo and Ibrahim Sangare unavailable.

While Forest are expected to provide a strong challenge, City’s potential lineup changes and home advantage suggest a narrow victory for the champions is the most likely outcome. The match promises a crucial test for both teams, with City desperate to reignite their season and Forest looking to continue their impressive away form.

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