Head coach Steve Cooper is in no doubt of the challenge Nottingham Forest face, coming up against Manchester City this weekend, but it is one he wants his team to embrace.
The Welshman went on a scouting mission last Sunday and was in the stands at the Etihad Stadium as Aston Villa were toppled 3-1. He also watched on TV as Pep Guardiola's side saw off title rivals Arsenal by the same scoreline in midweek.
“These are the games we wanted when we searched for promotion," said Cooper, ahead of Saturday's match. "You want to be coming up against the best teams and players.
