Manchester City vs. Nottingham Forest: FA Cup Showdown, Key Updates, and Match Prediction

The FA Cup Is back and upward we rise!

This time, Manchester City take on a formidable adversary at Nottingham Forest as the quest for the cup continues.

Venue: Wembley Stadium, London, England

Time and Date: FA Cup , Sunday, April 27, 2025, Start time at 4:30 PM BST, 11:30 AM EST

Referee: Michael Oliver

Assistant Referees: Stuart Burt and Dan Cook

Fourth Official: Sam Barrott

VAR: Andrew Madley

TV Info: BBC One/ITV (UK), ESPN+ (USA), Sportsnet (Canada)

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Preview

In this game, we might witness some changes with rotations and possibly some academy players due to the chaotic first half. Nonetheless, anticipate a formidable City side determined to secure victory.

This matchup might hinge on how well their defense performs against City’s attackers, as this clash could determine the outcome of the game, so get ready for an exciting spectacle.

It promises to be an excellent game as City aim to add more trophies to their collection!

Team News

For Manchester City, Ederson, John Stones, Nathan Ake, Erling Haaland, and Rodri are either unavailable or questionable.

The forest has da Silva Moreira, Silva, and Aina listed as out/questionable.

Prediction

Manchester City 3-2 Nottingham Forest