One of the major talking points ahead of Manchester City’s encounter with Nottingham Forest is the fitness of first-choice goalkeeper Ederson. The Brazilian international suffered a recurring groin injury during City’s 5-2 Premier League win over Crystal Palace and subsequently missed the victories over Everton and Aston Villa.

With the defensive solidarity of Milenković and Murillo, the rampaging runs of Morgan Gibbs-White, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Anthony Elanga and finishing of Chris Wood, Forest are capable of greatness. They are one of only two side to have beaten Liverpool and they thumped Brighton 7-0 in February.