Perennial assist collector Kevin De Bruyne already has some work to do thanks to a red-hot start for Arsenal bright light Bukayo Saka.
Forest remain third, now on 51 points, moving four above Man City, who could drop out of the top four if Chelsea avoid defeat against Leicester City on Sunday.
There is no doubt that Manchester City have been the dominant force in this era of English football. Under Pep Guardiola, they have won six Premier League titles in seven years after claiming a record fourth in a row in 2023/24.
Brazilian converts spot-kick in eight minute of stoppage time to seal fourth straight Premier League win to boost European hopes
Liverpool's lead in the Premier League has grown to 16 points. Mohamed Salah's lead in the Golden Boot contest is up to seven goals. Both races are turning into a procession after Salah converted two second-half penalties for his 26th and 27th goals of the campaign to clinch a 3-1 win for Liverpool at home to last-placed Southampton on Saturday.