Training: Focusing on Forest Manchester City's men's team put in a solid session at the training ground as they prepare to face Nottingham Forest. The squad was put through their paces by Pep Guardiola and his coaching staff, with a focus on fine-tuning their tactics and building up their fitness levels ahead of the key encounter. With just a few days remaining until the match, City's players were keen to get down to business and make sure they are ready for whatever Forest throw at them. The session was characterised by a high tempo, with plenty of passing drills and small-sided games designed to test the players' decision-making and movement off the ball. City's attacking options looked particularly sharp, with Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez both featuring prominently in the training footage released by the club. The Norwegian striker has been in scintillating form this season, and his partnership with Alvarez is starting to bear fruit on the pitch. At the other end of the pitch, City's defence was also put through its paces as they looked to nullify Forest's attacking threats. The likes of Ruben Dias and John Stones were seen working tirelessly to marshal the backline and snuff out any potential counter-attacks from the visitors. As City look to bounce back from their recent defeat at Fulham, Guardiola will be keen to see his players take this training session into the matchday environment. With Forest known for their physicality and direct approach, City's midfielders will need to be at their best to control the tempo of the game and create chances for Haaland and Alvarez. One thing is certain - City will not underestimate Forest, who have already caused a few surprises in the Premier League this season....#Premier_League #Manchester_City #Nottingham_Forest #Erling_Haaland #Julian_Alvarez #Fulham #Ruben_Dias #John_Stones