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Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City: Where to watch the match online, live stream, TV channels, and kick-off time

How to watch the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Manchester City, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Manchester City will be eyeing a sixth consecutive Premier League victory when they travel to Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Nottingham Forest slumped to a narrow 1-0 victory against Fulham on Monday night. They were unable to build on a terrific 3-0 victory against Tottenham Hotspur. They sit five points above West Ham in 17th place. Although their home record isn't as strong as in previous seasons, the Tricky Trees will be confident of putting up a better fight. Sean Dyche will also be eager to erase his winless record against Pep Guardiola and take a huge leap towards Premier League safety.

Manchester City briefly headed to the top of the Premier League for the first time since October 2024. The Cityzens then gave up their top spot to Arsenal, but will be confident of reclaiming it soon. Guardiola's side barely got out of second gear as they thrashed West Ham 3-0. Erling Haaland scored twice and set up another goal as they started flexing their muscle of late. City had mixed experience at the City Ground last season as they won there in the FA Cup and lost the league encounter. A victory on Saturday will give them the top spot again until Arsenal plays later in the day.

For fans eager to catch the Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City match, knowing where to watch is crucial. As you prepare for this exciting fixture, it's also a great time to explore betting opportunities. If you're considering placing a wager, you might want to check out the BetXchange sign up bonus, which can provide new users with an enticing start to their betting journey. This bonus could enhance your experience as you follow the action on the pitch, adding an extra layer of excitement to the game.

Here is where to find Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City live, as GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the game live today.

Country / Region	Broadcaster
🇺🇸 USA	DirecTV Stream
🇬🇧 UK	Discovery+
🇨🇦 Canada	DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada
🇦🇺 Australia	Stan Sport
🌍 South / Sub-Saharan Africa	SuperSport MaXimo 1, ESPN Africa, DStv App, SuperSport Football
🇦🇪 UAE	beIN Sports HD 5, beIN Sports English, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, TOD
🇮🇳 India	Jio Hotstar

Kickoff on Saturday, 27 December, is at 07:30 ET, 12:30 GMT.

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Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City kick-off time

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City Ground, Nottingham

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City Team news & squads

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City lineups

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Formation

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Injuries and Suspended players

Injuries and Suspensions

Nottingham Forest team news

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Dyche is dealing with injuries to key players like Ola Aina and Chris Wood. With Ibrahim Sagare out on international duty, he has very few options in the middle of the park. However, his key decision will be picking between John Victor and de facto number 1 Matz Sels. With Sels in full training, the manager needs to choose carefully. The midfield and attack will pretty much remain the same.

Predicted Lineup: Sels; Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Luiz, Anderson; Hutchinson, Gibbs White, Hudson-Odoi; Jesus

Manchester City team news

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Well, it seems for the first time in an eternity, Guardiola has beaten the roulette allegations. The manager is picking pretty much the same lineups week in and week out and only changing his formations. No more surprise benching in the attack, no more using players out of positions; he is bound by his limits and is embracing them. The injuries to Jeremy Doku, Rodri, Mateo Kovacic and John Stones, combined with the international duty, will make us see another exact same lineup from the Spaniard.

Predicted Lineup: Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly; Silva, Gonzalez, Reijnders; Cherki, Haaland, Foden

Form

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Goal Scored (Conceded): 6/5
Games over 2.5 goals: 3/5
Both teams scored: 1/5

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Goal Scored (Conceded): 13/1
Games over 2.5 goals: 4/5
Both teams scored: 1/5

Head-to-Head Record

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Win

Draws

Wins

Goals scored

Games over 2.5 goals: 1/5
Both teams scored: 0/5

Standings

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Frequently asked questions

Buying Arsenal tickets directly from the club is notoriously difficult, as they rarely ever go on sale to non-members. Arsenal switched to a ballot system in 2022, so there is no traditional sales period in which tickets can sell out quickly. Members have to enter a ballot, which opens around 6-8 weeks before a match and remains open for around 4 days, if hoping to purchase Arsenal match tickets. These are almost always over-subscribed, so is a lottery with low odds. During the 2024/25 season, the average success rate for ordinary Red Members in the ballots was just 9%.

Yes, in addition, fans can purchase seats on the secondary market. StubHub is one of the leading retailers for those seeking to buy tickets through alternative channels.

Yes, Arsenal hospitality packages are also a great way for non-members to secure match seats. They tend to sell out slower than tickets on the primary and secondary markets, so can be a good choice when other options are limited.

A football hospitality package is likely to offer you exclusive views of the match, comfortable seats, food and drink before and during the match and a dedicated host. If you have a special occasion, such as a birthday, coming up, it'll make a brilliant day out and one that will live long in the memory.

As well as ensuring fans have an extraordinary experience, rather than just an ordinary one, football hospitality packages also provide a solution for securing tickets, you would otherwise miss out on. If tickets for a match are likely to sell out, some might be tempted to avoid the hassle of hitting the secondary/reselling market and go straight for the hospitality option. You also won’t need to be a club member to purchase hospitality packages.

The occasion can also influence the perceived value of hospitality tickets. Special events such as derby matches or huge European encounters may justify the splurge, as they offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness history in the making from the comfort of a VIP suite.