Confirmed Match Officials: Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City (Premier League)

Graham Scott will take charge of Manchester City’s trip to Nottingham Forest, the Premier League have announced.

Manchester City travel to the City Ground for the first time since 2001, looking to retain their spot at the top of the Premier League table following Wednesday’s key win over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

Jack Grealish and Erling Haaland’s second half goals helped the Blues to a vital 3-1 victory after Kevin De Bruyne’s first half strike was cancelled out by a Bukayo Saka penalty.

City moved to the top of the Premier League table on goal difference, though visit Nottingham Forest this weekend after Arsenal’s trip to Villa Park.

Pep Guardiola’s side thrashed Forest 6-0 in August, though Steve Cooper has enjoyed a positive recent run of results – unbeaten in four of their last five league matches.

Ahead of Saturday’s trip to the City Ground, the Premier League have announced the Match Officials for the fixture.

Match Referee

Graham Scott will take charge of Nottingham Forest versus Manchester City on Saturday.

The 55 year-old has refereed 14 matches so far this season, showing 41 yellow cards and three red cards.

Scott is yet to take charge of the Sky Blues this season though officiated at the City Ground in the Carabao Cup in January.

Assistant Referees

The referee will be accompanied by Assistant Referees Matthew Wilkes and Derek Eaton.

Video Assistant Referees

Overviewing proceedings from Stockley Park will be Video Assistant Referee Peter Bankes and Assistant Video Assistant Referee Sian Massey-Ellis.

Fourth Official

Josh Smith has been named as the Fourth Official.

The official will be overseeing conduct within the two dugouts, and the behaviour of managers Steve Cooper and Pep Guardiola.