As Premier League action resumes after a brief hiatus, Nottingham Forest prepare to face Manchester City, who are closing in on the Champions League qualification spots. A surprising entry into the top part of the table, Forest's recent struggles highlight the increasing pressure, with the competition for European places heating up. Brighton and Fulham, closely trailing in the standings, are battling for a top position as Crystal Palace shows good form. This weekend’s fixtures promise significant implications for the teams involved as the season approaches its climax.
Manchester City closed the gap on third-place Nottingham Forest to just a point after winning at Spurs last time out in the Premier League.
The two sides meet in the Saturday lunchtime kick-off with City aiming to usurp their hosts, creating high stakes as the top half remains tight.
Brighton & Hove Albion and Fulham are currently on the outside looking in, with the eighth-place Seagulls just a point better off than the Cottagers.
Crystal Palace are unlikely to make a late charge for Europe, but they are one of the league's form teams, having won five of their previous six.
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