Three points away at one of the best teams in the league would be some statement of intent but that will of course be easier said than done.
“The fans must know they are not the only ones who are excited,” said Guardiola last week.
"But one step at a time, we don't have to make stupid decisions to come back weeks earlier and (suffer) steps back. It's good but still he's not close to coming back, I would say.
"But he's touching the ball and he was in the locker room making touches with the players. He feels confident, he feels more happy.”
[**Man City**](/topic/man-city) **predicted XI:** Ederson; Nunes, Dias, Khusanov, Gvardiol; Nico, Kovacic; Savinho, Marmoush, Doku, Haaland
**Injured**: Ake, Stones, Rodri, Bobb, Akankji
**Time and date**: 12.30pm GMT on Saturday 8 March, 2025
**Venue**: City Ground, Nottingham
**TV channel and live stream**: TNT Sports