Match preview
Form, team comparison and match stories
Latest stories
Leboeuf: Cherki can be 'unstoppable if consistent' at Man City
Leboeuf: Cherki can be 'unstoppable if consistent' at Man City
Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid eye move for Roma's Koné
Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing AS Roma midfielder Manu Koné. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Haaland, Cherki braces keep Man City perfect with win over Palace
Rayan Cherki's quickfire double inspired Manchester City to a 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace to spoil Pierre Sage's welcome party at Selhurst Park.
Manchester CityRecent form
Nottingham ForestRecent formTeam comparison
- Goal Difference
- 1
- Total Goals
- 2
- Assists
- 2
- Goals Against
- 1
- Goal Difference
- -1
- Total Goals
- 0
- Assists
- 0
- Goals Against
- 1
Manchester City leaders
Nottingham Forest leaders
Man City
Nottm Forest
Man City
Nottm ForestWaiting for kick-off
Match events and ball trajectories will appear here.
Team stats
Stats will appear when they become available.
Match leaders
Man City
Goals
Josko GvardiolMatches: 1, Goals: 1Assists
Rayan CherkiMatches: 1, Assists: 2Total Shots
Erling Haaland5Accurate Passes
Rúben Dias109Saves
Gianluigi Donnarumma3Nottm Forest
Total Shots
Igor Jesus3Accurate Passes
Murillo49Saves
Matz Sels2Starting lineups
Confirmed formations and starting positions.
Starting XI
Manchester City
Updated 2026-08-28T23:23:22.410Z
Bench
0 playersSubstitutes have not been published.
Starting XI
Nottingham Forest
Updated 2026-08-28T23:23:22.410Z
Bench
0 playersSubstitutes have not been published.