Manchester City are set to face Nottingham Forest this Premier League weekend, as the two battle for the top four.
Manchester City return to the Premier League with a crucial clash with third-placed Nottingham Forest, who are one point and one place ahead of them.
The battle for the top four has been rather intense in the lead-up to the conclusion of the 24/25 season, as eight clubs remain in contention for a Champions League spot. Only six points separate third place from 10th. Man City are currently third, with the likes of Chelsea, Newcastle United and Aston Villa behind them.
A win for the Cityzens would take them above Nottingham on the table, giving them a healthy boost. However, a victory for Forest would give them a stronger lead in third place, going four points ahead of their Saturday opponents.
Elsewhere, there will be another vital fixture in the race for the top four this weekend, as eighth-placed Brighton and Hove Albion meet ninth in the league Fulham.
Pep Guardiola ahead of Nottingham Forest
"We accept the reality. The reality is we try to finish top four. Tomorrow (Saturday) we have an opportunity to be third in the table and climb and secure this target."
"There are many clubs, many teams fighting for this target, everyone wants to be in the Champions League next season - for the prestige, sustainability and economically, for many reasons."
"We want to qualify but if doesn't happen it is because we have not been good enough and other teams deserve it."
"In this particular game, the uncertainty can be decisive. In the Premier League over 38 fixtures, it is fair enough. The results dictate where you finish."
"We are in a position that is not ideal but it is not bad enough and we are going to fight for that."
"When you are third in the table after eight, 10 fixtures okay. But when you there with 11 games left and still are third, it's because you have done really, really well."
"You cannot be there unless you have done good things. Impressive, I would say. That's why they are third. Otherwise could not be there when you are playing the last part of the season."
Man City Square prediction
Nottingham Forest 2-3 Manchester City