Man City fitness watch and fallout before Forest and Real tests
Ex-referee Keith Hackett queried no VAR review after the ball hit Matheus Nunes’ arm at a Leeds set piece in City’s 1-0 win. He also criticised a ‘premature’ red for Daniel Farke amid wider officiating anger.
Real Madrid face Manchester City with a triple suspension and possible Kylian Mbappé fitness concern, a setback as they also lose ground in LaLiga.
Pep Guardiola says set pieces are increasingly decisive in the Premier League, agrees ‘in some ways’ with Arne Slot’s view, and tells Manchester City they must adapt before facing Nottingham Forest.
Fabrizio Romano says Rodri will decide in the coming weeks whether to stay at Manchester City and discuss a new deal or consider Real Madrid interest. Madrid admire him, but no move without his decision.
Bernardo says he feels ‘really, really’ loved at City, values the team ethic and vows he will always support the club. The captain leads a quadruple chase, with his deal up at season’s end.
Pep Guardiola provides an Erling Haaland fitness update before Nottingham Forest after the striker missed the Leeds game, with City weighing options up front.
Agüero dismisses speculation over Guardiola’s exit, calling it ‘unnecessary noise’. He stresses Pep has a year left and City’s structure and succession planning ensure calm and continuity.
Updates promised on Manchester City injuries and selection before Nottingham Forest and Real Madrid, with focus on squad fitness and fallout ahead of crucial fixtures. Livescore
Predicted Manchester City XI and FPL notes for Nottingham Forest, with form, absentees and selection pointers for managers.
A report claims Manchester United executives are ‘convinced’ Manchester City will be cleared over the 115 charges, with a verdict expected before the next FIFA World Cup and legal costs anticipated.
Real confirm Mbappe has a left knee sprain and continues ‘conservative treatment’, making him a doubt for the 11/03 tie with City. Report says he is ‘angry’ with care and may only be fit for the second leg.
City have contacted Felix Nmecha’s agents. The ex-academy midfielder, now at Dortmund, is open to a Premier League move but BVB want to extend his 2028 deal and improve his €5m salary.
City host Forest at the Etihad on 04/03, live on TNT Sports. Haaland is a doubt with a knock, Gvardiol and Kovacic out. Prediction backs a heavy home win, citing Forest’s struggles. Odds: City 1/3.
Semenyo slid in the winner from a low cross as City ground out a 1-0 at Elland Road. Haaland missed out injured, Cherki impressed, Guehi shored up defence. City keep pressure on Arsenal.
Teen defender Stephen Mfuni says he chose City over Liverpool at under-9s. Now on loan at Watford after debuting in City’s 10-1 FA Cup win, he targets experience and promotion before returning.
