Erling Haaland Is Starting | 4-2-3-1 Manchester City Predicted Lineup vs Nottingham Forest | OneFootball

Manchester City had a week to rest as they are already out of the Champions League. After beating Plymouth Argyle in the fifth round of the FA Cup, they are preparing to face Nottingham Forest in the Premier League in an away fixture this weekend.

4-2-3-1 Manchester City Predicted Lineup vs Nottingham Forest

Defence

Ederson is likely to return between the sticks for Manchester City, sending Stefan Ortega back to the bench. Rico Lewis also marks his return at the right-back spot at the cost of Vitor Reis.

Abdukodir Khusanov and Ruben Dias are forming the heart of the defence. Meanwhile, Joško Gvardiol is appearing as the left full-back in the starting XI.

MADRID, SPAIN – APRIL 09: Ederson of Manchester City warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg match between Real Madrid CF and Manchester City at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 09, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Midfield

Pep Guardiola should recall Mateo Kovacic and Nico Gonzalez to deploy them in the middle of the park. The two midfielders will provide stability and control in the midfield.

Attack

Guardiola is expected to change the entire attacking group as the City returns for the Premier League fixture. Savinho could be seen playing on the right flank with Jeremy Doku taking care of the other side of the pitch.

Omar Marmoush is operating in the attacking midfield area with Erling Haaland being the sole striker in the side.

Nathan Ake recently joined the absentees list which includes Rodri (ACL), Manuel Akanji (abductor), John Stones (thigh) and Oscar Bobb (fitness).

4-2-3-1 Manchester City Predicted Lineup vs Nottingham Forest