'We're doomed'… Nottingham Forest fans react as news emerges involving Manchester City
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Nottingham Forest and Manchester City are set to go head-to-head at the Etihad, and the referee appointment hasn’t pleased supporters.
Pep Guardiola has praised Nottingham Forest for their performances this season, and even put them in the same bracket as Brighton and Hove Albion.
He also revealed that John Stones is set to be out injured, which comes as a boost to Forest, as they’ll come up against an already wounded defence.
Nuno Espirito Santo has already masterminded a win over Liverpool this season, and now he has the chance to add to Manchester City’s woes.
However, one thing that’s worrying fans ahead of the Manchester City clash is the referee announcement, as they took to social media to react.
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Michael Oliver announced for the Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest clash
Michael Oliver is arguably one of the best referees in the Premier League, but he’s had his fair share of controversies in the past.
He failed to send Dominik Szbosozlai off when he kicked the ball away in the dying embers at Anfield against Forest earlier on this season, despite the fact he was on a yellow card.
The Premier League have made their referee announcement for gameweek 14, as well as the officials.
Michael Oliver is the man in the middle with his assistants Stuart Burt and Scott Ledger. The fourth official is Tom Bramall. On VAR will be Peter Bankes alongside his assistant Dan Cook.
Michael Oliver’s record in Nottingham Forest games
Michael Oliver has been in charge of 17 games involving Nottingham Forest.
The Reds have won just five of those games, drawn three and lost nine.
Interestingly, this is the first game between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest that Oliver has been a part of, so anything could happen.
It’s sad that refereeing announcements actually make a difference nowadays, as we continue to see errors and issues emerges in games, despite VAR being there.
