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English football fans are always eager to see who makes the starting XI.
The upcoming Premier League clash between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest is set for 27.12.2025 at 12:30. Here you’ll find everything about confirmed lineups, tactical approaches, and recent performances leading into one of the most anticipated fixtures in England.
Pre-Match Overview
Both clubs come into this Premier League encounter with contrasting form and ambitions.
Manchester City, currently sitting - in the standings, will look to secure valuable home points, while Nottingham Forest, positioned -, aim to continue their climb up the Premier League table.
Key match info:
- Country: England
- Date: 27.12.2025
- Kickoff: 12:30
- Favorite: Nottingham Forest
This fixture has a rich history — the sides last met on 27.04.2025, finishing Nottingham Forest 0-2 Manchester City.
Manchester City Starting XI and Tactical Notes
The Manchester City squad has been dominant at home throughout the Premier League 2025 campaign.
Fans searching for the Manchester City lineup today or Manchester City starting XI can find it on this page.
The manager’s choices this week will likely focus on:
- Maintaining defensive stability after recent fixtures
- Enhancing midfield control and quick transitions
- Maximizing forward efficiency in the final third
Recent Manchester City home performances:
Date Event Score 14.12.2025 Crystal Palace vs Manchester City 0 - 3 10.12.2025 Real Madrid vs Manchester City 1 - 2 06.12.2025 Manchester City vs Sunderland 3 - 0
Nottingham Forest Confirmed Lineup
The visitors Nottingham Forest have been unpredictable this season but remain dangerous against top sides.
Their confirmed lineup for today’s Premier League game will soon be announced on this page.
Performance overview:
- League standing: -
- Recent head-to-head record: Nottingham Forest 0-2 Manchester City
- Wins this season over Manchester City: 1
Recent away match stats for Nottingham Forest:
Date Event Score 14.12.2025 Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur 3 - 0 11.12.2025 Utrecht vs Nottingham Forest 1 - 2 06.12.2025 Everton vs Nottingham Forest 3 - 0
Prediction and Final Word
As of 15.12.2025, odds point to Nottingham Forest as the likely winner, but English football rarely follows the script. Weather, intensity, and tactical precision will all influence the result.
The confirmed Manchester City and Nottingham Forest lineups for the Premier League 2025 season will be updated here once available — stay tuned for the latest lineup news, formations, and player performances.
