Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City Full-Time Reports

City Ground — Nottingham Forest produced a masterclass performance to secure a brilliant 3-1 victory over Manchester City in their Premier League encounter. Oliver Glasner’s side displayed incredible defensive discipline and clinical finishing to claim all three points at home.

Match Overview & Statistics

Feature	Match Details
Fixture	Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City
Competition	Premier League 2026–27 (Matchday 10)
Venue	City Ground
Final Score	Nottingham Forest 3 – 1 Manchester City

Goalscorers & Key Timeline

• Jair Cunha (6') – Capitalized on an early defensive error to give Forest a dream start.

• Liam Delap (18') – Struck brilliantly against his former club to double Forest's lead.

• Rayan Cherki (52') – Pulled one back for Manchester City with a powerful strike early in the second half. 

• Liam Delap (73') – Sealed the victory with his second of the match, lashing a stunning shot past the keeper to make it 3-1.

Match Analysis

• Tactical Brilliance: Forest utilized a solid low block and rapid counter-attacks, catching City's defense off guard on multiple occasions.

• League Impact: This vital win moves Nottingham Forest out of the relegation zone, while Manchester City suffers a major setback in the title race.