Nottingham Forest face the unenviable task of trying to topple a rampant Manchester City team in the Premier League today.
The Reds are typically inconsistent under Sean Dyche, but Pep Guardiola hasn’t had any such problems when it comes to his outfit this season.
Forest were dreadful in a 1-0 defeat to Fulham on Monday night, but they do still have a five-point cushion between them and the relegation zone.
Ahead of today’s clash against City, we’ve looked at how Dyche might line his team up.
Nottingham Forest head coach Sean Dyche
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Nottingham Forest predicted team vs Manchester City
In goal, John Victor has had two relatively quiet games between the posts, and it’s anticipated that he will keep his place for this one.
Until Ola Aina is fit, the back four will continue to pick itself, with Nicolo Savona playing at right-back, Neco Williams at left-back and the formidable pairing of Murillo and Nikola Milenkovic in the centre.
In midfield, Dyche could spring one change, with the energy of Nicolas Dominguez likely to be required against a City team that will look to have a lot of possession.
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The Argentine’s presence alongside Elliot Anderson will be ideal, with Douglas Luiz the one who will come out of the team at his expense.
On the flanks, there seems to be no reason to change Callum Hudson-Odoi or Omari Hutchinson on the left and right, respectively, with Morgan Gibbs-White running things in the number 10.
Up front, it looks as if Igor Jesus will continue his run of games spearheading the Forest attack and he really needs to start adding more goals in the Premier League, with just one to his name so far.