"The Premier League title race is heating up, and Manchester City have the chance to climb above leaders Arsenal when they visit Nottingham Forest in Saturday's early kick-off. Pep Guardiola's side are applying serious pressure on the Gunners, but extending their winning streak may not be straightforward as Forest aim to end a 30-year run without consecutive league victories over City at the City Ground."
"The hosts approach this clash on the back of six wins in their last nine matches across all competitions, a run that includes a stunning 3-0 triumph over Tottenham Hotspur two weeks ago. However, Forest failed to build on that success, producing a flat display in a 1-0 defeat at Fulham-a result that leaves them just one place above the relegation zone."
"Forest have claimed four victories in their previous six outings at the City Ground, suffering only one defeat since Dyche took charge. Supporters will also recall City's last visit, which ended in a memorable 1-0 win for Forest-their first league victory over the Manchester giants since 1995. Now, Dyche's side have the chance to record back-to-back league wins against City for the first time in three decades."
Manchester City can move above Arsenal with a victory at Nottingham Forest, keeping pressure on the title race. Nottingham Forest have won six of their last nine matches across all competitions, including a 3-0 win over Tottenham, but they lost 1-0 at Fulham and remain just above the relegation zone. Home form is important, with four wins in six City Ground outings under Sean Dyche and only one defeat since his arrival. Forest beat City 1-0 on the last visit, their first league win over Manchester City since 1995, and can record consecutive league wins against City for the first time in three decades. Team news: Nicolas Dominguez, Matz Sels and Taiwo Awoniyi returned for the Fulham game; Chris Wood remains in individual training; Ola Aina lacks match fitness; Ryan Yates and Dan Ndoye are being assessed; Ibrahim Sangare and Willy Boly are at the Africa Cup of Nations. Guardiola has signalled strict fitness checks after Christmas, threatening to omit players returning out of shape.
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