Dias returns for Manchester City as Forest hand Yates a start
Elliot Anderson starts against his former club at the City Ground, while Liam Delap keeps his place in Nottingham Forest's attack.
Manchester City have recalled Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol and Jeremy Doku for their Premier League visit to Nottingham Forest on November 7, 2026. Forest captain Ryan Yates also comes into the starting side at the City Ground, making his first start this season.
Enzo Maresca's three changes follow City's 3-2 Champions League victory at RB Leipzig. Nico O'Reilly, Matheus Nunes and Phil Foden move to the bench. O'Reilly is not fully fit and was omitted from England's latest squad.
Elliot Anderson starts at the City Ground for the first time since leaving Forest for City in the summer, partnering Enzo Fernandez in midfield. Doku takes the left flank, with Iliman Ndiaye switching to the right. Rayan Cherki plays behind Erling Haaland, who has gone four appearances against Forest without scoring.
Forest coach Oliver Glasner has changed two starters following the 2-0 loss at Brentford. Yates replaces Dan Ndoye, while Daniel Munoz is fit to take over from Ola Aina at right wing-back. Yates is expected to join Xaver Schlager and James McAtee in midfield.
Liam Delap remains Forest's starting striker despite going scoreless across his last five starts. Chris Wood, Igor Jesus and Arnaud Kalimuendo are among the substitutes. Murillo, Nikola Milenkovic and Jair Cunha retain their defensive places ahead of goalkeeper Matz Sels.
