Nottingham Forest ended their five-match winless run in the Premier League in impressive fashion, beating Manchester City 3–1 at the City Ground on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
The defeat marked City's third consecutive league loss and denied them the chance to record consecutive top-flight away victories against Forest for the first time since 1925.
Forest made a fast start, taking the lead in the sixth minute after Jair Cunha capitalised on a mistake by Josko Gvardiol.
The Brazilian defender won possession approximately 25 yards from goal, drove into the penalty area and calmly sent a left-footed effort into the bottom corner to give the hosts an early advantage.
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Forest doubled their lead in the 18th minute through Liam Delap, who produced a powerful run through the middle of City's defence before firing past goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
City struggled to respond before the break, although Enzo Fernández missed a good opportunity when he headed Jeremy Doku's cross over the bar.
Erling Haaland also came close to reducing the deficit after rounding Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels, but Cunha produced an important goal-line clearance to preserve the hosts' two-goal advantage.
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca made two changes at half-time as he attempted to turn the game around.
The visitors pulled one goal back in the 52nd minute when Rayan Cherki met Doku's cutback and unleashed a powerful left-footed half-volley into the roof of the net.
City appeared to be gaining momentum, but Forest remained dangerous on the counterattack.
Ryan Yates almost restored the two-goal cushion when his deflected effort looped over Donnarumma, only to strike the crossbar.
Forest eventually secured their third goal in the 73rd minute, with Delap completing his brace after another swift counterattack.
The forward drove down the left before unleashing a powerful effort that went in off the far post, sealing a memorable victory for the hosts.
City struggled to mount another meaningful response and left Nottingham empty-handed, suffering a third successive Premier League defeat.
The result strengthened Arsenal's position in the title race following their victory earlier in the day, while Forest collected three crucial points that lifted them out of the relegation zone.