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Manchester City travel to the City Ground for their final Premier League fixture of 2025 against Nottingham Forest, and here's everything you need to know about how to watch the game
Josep 'Pep' Guardiola, manager of Manchester City, greets Sean Dyche, manager of Everton, during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Everton FC at Etihad Stadium on December 26, 2024 in Manchester, England.
Manchester City will go top of the league if they beat Nottingham Forest (Image: James Gill - Danehouse, Getty Images)
Everything you need to know about how to watch Nottingham Forest vs Man City live
Kick-off Time:Pep Guardiola's Manchester City are heading to the Midlands for their final Premier League match of 2025 against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Saturday, December 27. The game is set for an early kick-off at 12.30pm (UK time) as the Blues aim to clinch an eighth consecutive win in all competitions.
UK Television Coverage: UK fans can tune into the action live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate. The broadcast coverage will start at 11am (UK time), offering 90 minutes of pre-match build-up and analysis.
Live Stream and Online Info: Those who are subscribed to TNT Sports can also watch the game live online via the Discovery+ app and website. This digital platform lets viewers stream the match on various devices, ensuring they don't miss a second of the festive footie.
Highlights and MOTD: Short-form highlights will be available shortly after the final whistle on the Sky Sports app and YouTube channel, as well as on the official Man City app. For more detailed coverage, Match of the Day will air on BBC One at 22.25pm (UK time) on Saturday night.
International Viewing: Fans in the United States can catch the game live on the USA Network or stream it via Fubo and NBC.com. Fans in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) can tune into the action through the beIN Sports network, which holds exclusive rights for the region.
Managerial Matchup: A key talking point for the fixture is the presence of Sean Dyche in the Forest dugout, who took charge earlier in the campaign. Guardiola's men will need to be firing on all cylinders to unlock a backline that has historically proved tough to breach at the City Ground.
Team News and Kits: City are expected to wear their "rain-inspired" third strip for the away day. While Forest have enjoyed an upturn in fortunes recently, they'll be coming up against a City side currently led by the division's top striker, Erling Haaland.
Recent Head-to-Head Record: City have historically dominated this fixture, winning nine of the last 15 meetings, including a 2-0 victory in the FA Cup semi-final earlier this year. However, the City Ground remains a tricky venue for the champions, as Forest secured a 1-0 win there in March 2025.