Forest v Man City: second-placed City look to end two straight defeats

📰 Second-placed Manchester City travel to 19th-placed Nottingham Forest on 7 November looking to end a two-game league losing run. 📌 Key points 🏟️ City play Forest at the City Ground in Premier League matchweek 10 on 7 November. 📈 City are second on 21 points after nine games, three behind Arsenal. 📉 Forest are 19th on six points, in the relegation zone. 🔙 City have lost back-to-back league games for the first time under Enzo Maresca. 📝 Background 🔵 City lost at Aston Villa a week earlier and then 1-0 at home to Brighton on 31 October. Sky Sports reports Yasin Ayari scored in the 11th minute. Maresca pointed to "silly goals" conceded. 🔴 Forest lost 2-0 at Brentford in their last league game, and Sky Sports says Oliver Glasner voiced frustration at repeated mistakes. 🗓️ City also play at RB Leipzig in the Champions League on 4 November before this game. 👀 What to watch 🛡️ City pressed hard against Brighton but lost to one defensive error. Avoiding an early goal is the first thing to watch. ⚽ City created chances against Brighton, including one for Haaland from a corner. How soon they break Forest down will matter. 🧱 Forest have struggled for goals. Whether they sit deep and counter is worth watching. 🩹 No confirmed injury or suspension news for either side, so none is listed. 📊 By the numbers • City: 2nd, 21 points from 9, goal difference +10 • Forest: 19th, six points from 9, goal difference -6 • 15-point gap between the sides • Brighton are third on 19 points, two behind City