Manchester City
Nottingham Forest
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1.51
Expected Goals (xG)
0.97
Passing by
708 (92%)
Accurate passes
266 (82%)
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25
G
Gianluigi Donnarumma
6.5
d
Rayan Ait-Nouri
62′
15
d
Marc Guéhi
6.9
3
d
Ruben Dias
7.2
27
d
Matthew Nunes
6.2
m
Ryan Cherki
31′
20
m
Bernardo Silva (C)
8.0
47
m
Phil Foden
7.0
F
Antoine Semenyo
31′
9
F
Erling Haaland
6.2
Substitutes
1
G
James Trafford
5
d
John Stones
d
Abdukodir Khusanov
77′ Replaced by R. Ait-Nouri
6
d
Nathan Ake
4
m
Tijjani Reijnders
F
Savino
82′ Replaced by R. CherkiF
Jeremy Doku
77′ Replaced by P. Foden
14
m
Nico Gonzalez
7
F
Omar Marmoush
Premier League Ranking – Premier League
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Relegation – Championship
Nottingham Forest twice fought back from behind to earn a crucial 2-2 draw against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, with Elliot Anderson’s late equalizer proving decisive.
Going into the game, second-placed Manchester City were looking to close the gap at the top of the Premier League table. They boasted good form, while 17th-placed Nottingham Forest were in desperate need of points to avoid the relegation zone.
From the start, City dominated possession, controlling 70% of the ball. They pressed Forest deep, creating several early chances as expected at home.
The breakthrough for the champions came in the 31st minute. Rayan Cherki orchestrated the attack and set up Antoine Semenyo. Semenyo finished clinically, guiding the ball past Matz Sels to give City the lead.
Forest, however, showed resilience. Just before half-time, Ibrahim Sangare was booked for a heavy tackle as the visitors tried to contain City’s attacking threat.
As the teams headed into the break, City held a narrow 1-0 lead. Forest needed to find a way to break City’s pace and create their own chances, while City looked to extend their lead.
The second half started with a renewed vigor from Forest. Their determination paid off in the 56th minute as Morgan Gibbs-White leveled home, stunning the Etihad crowd and drawing level for the visitors.
City responded quickly to the setback. Only six minutes later, in the 62nd minute, Rodri regained the lead. Rayan Ait-Nouri provided the assist and the Spanish midfielder drilled his shot into the net.
Forest continued to fight, despite receiving two swift yellow cards for Murillo and Nikola Milenkovic. Coach Nuno EspÃrito Santo made tactical adjustments, including the addition of Nicolás DomÃnguez.
His persistence was rewarded in the 76th minute. Elliot Anderson found space and tucked away his chance, making it 2-2. The goal thrilled the traveling fans and they got the second equalizer of the match.
As the match entered its final phase, both teams made substitutions, looking for a winning goal or strengthening their defenses. Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels received a yellow card for wasting time in stoppage time.
Manchester City finished with 70% possession and 18 shots in total, five on target, for an expected goal (xG) of 1.51. Nottingham Forest, with 30% possession, managed 9 shots in total, four on target, and an xG of 0.97, reflecting their clinical finishing.
This surprising result is a major blow to Manchester City’s title aspirations, dropping valuable points at home. For Nottingham Forest, it is a vital point in their battle against relegation, showing their fighting spirit.
