Pre-match preview
The City Ground prepares to host a pivotal Premier League clash as Nottingham Forest face Manchester City on November 7, 2026, at 17:30. Both sides enter this Round 10 encounter aiming to stabilize their campaigns following recent inconsistencies. Nottingham Forest’s recent form shows significant struggles, with a record of 1W-1D-4L across their last six outings. Having scored only 4 goals while conceding 9, they arrive following a 2-0 defeat to Brentford. Meanwhile, Manchester City’s form is equally uneven; they have recorded 2W-1D-3L in their last six matches. Despite scoring 13 goals, their defensive issues have seen them concede 12, culminating in a 1-0 loss to Brighton last time out. There are no previous meetings between these two clubs in our records. As the teams look to address their respective form slumps, the match promises to be a compelling tactical battle. While Manchester City will look to utilize their offensive depth to control the tempo, Nottingham Forest will be eager to leverage home advantage to secure a result. With both teams desperate to reclaim momentum, the outcome remains highly unpredictable, setting the stage for a hard-fought contest in Nottingham.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Pts | Next match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Manchester City |
8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 21 |
Nottingham Forest
|
| 2 |
Arsenal |
8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 21 |
Liverpool
|
| 3 |
Brighton |
8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 16 |
Brentford
|
| 4 |
Liverpool |
8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 15 |
Arsenal
|
| 5 |
Chelsea |
8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 13 |
Sunderland
|
| 6 |
Brentford |
8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 11 |
Brighton
|
| 7 |
Leeds |
8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 11 |
Tottenham
|
| 8 |
Newcastle |
8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 11 |
Everton
|
| 9 |
Aston Villa |
8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 11 |
Manchester United
|
| 10 |
Hull City |
8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
Arsenal
|
| 11 |
Everton |
8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | -1 | 10 |
Newcastle
|
| 12 |
Ipswich |
8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -4 | 10 |
Bournemouth
|
| 13 |
Bournemouth |
8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 9 |
Ipswich
|
| 14 |
Tottenham |
8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -2 | 9 |
Leeds
|
| 15 |
Fulham |
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 8 |
Newcastle
|
| 16 |
Manchester United |
8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
Aston Villa
|
| 17 |
Crystal Palace |
8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -10 | 7 |
Liverpool
|
| 18 |
Nottingham Forest |
8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -4 | 6 |
Manchester City
|
| 19 |
Coventry |
8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -9 | 6 |
Everton
|
| 20 |
Sunderland |
8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -8 | 5 |
Chelsea
|
Arsenal
Brighton
Chelsea
Leeds
Newcastle
Aston Villa
Hull City
Ipswich
Fulham
Crystal Palace
Coventry