Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest Highlights and Goals

Premier League

7:30 PMMarch 4, 2026

Regular Season - 29

Manchester City

Show Score

2 - 2

HT:(1 - 0)

Nottingham Forest

Etihad Stadium

Referee: Darren England, England

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Manchester City

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Nottingham Forest

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Match Stats Lineups Head-2-Head Standings

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Match Stats

Ball possession

70%

30%

1.51

Expected goals (xG)

0.97

0.00

Goals Prevented

0.00

Attack

18

Total shots

9

5

Shots on target

4

8

Shots off target

2

5

Blocked shots

3

13

Shots inside box

6

5

Shots outside box

3

5

Corner kicks

1

1

Offsides

3

Passing

768

Total passes

326

708 (92%)

Accurate passes

266 (82%)

Discipline

10

Fouls

6

0

Yellow cards

4

0

Red cards

0

2

Goalkeeper saves

3

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Lineup

Manchester City

4-1-3-2

25 G Gianluigi Donnarumma 6.5

21 D Rayan Aït-Nouri 62' 7.3

15 D Marc Guéhi 6.9

3 D Rúben Dias 7.2

27 D Matheus Nunes 6.2

16 M Rodri 62' 8.2

10 M Rayan Cherki 31' 8.3

20 M Bernardo Silva (C) 8.0

47 M Phil Foden 7.0

42 F Antoine Semenyo 31' 7.5

9 F Erling Haaland 6.2

Substitutes

1 G James Trafford

5 D John Stones

45 D Abdukodir Khusanov 77' Replaced by R. Ait-Nouri 6.3

6 D Nathan Aké

4 M Tijjani Reijnders

26 F Savinho 82' Replaced by R. Cherki 6.6

11 F Jérémy Doku 77' Replaced by P. Foden 6.6

14 M Nico González

7 F Omar Marmoush

Coach

Pep Guardiola

Nottingham Forest

5-3-2

26 G Matz Sels 90+4' Delay of game 6.9

3 D Neco Williams 6.5

5 D Murillo 60' Roughing 6.7

31 D Nikola Milenković 63' Unsportsmanlike conduct 6.0

23 D Jair 6.2

34 D Ola Aina 6.2

8 M Elliot Anderson 76' 7.9

6 M Ibrahim Sangaré 45+1' Roughing 6.5

16 M Nicolás Domínguez 7.0

19 F Igor Jesus 56' 6.6

10 F Morgan Gibbs-White (C) 56' 7.5

Substitutes

7 F Callum Hudson-Odoi 76' 63' Replaced by N. Dominguez 6.6

18 G Angus Gunn

4 D Morato 90' Replaced by N. Williams 6.7

25 D Luca Netz

21 F Omari Hutchinson

22 M Ryan Yates 90' Replaced by M. Gibbs-White 6.5

14 F Dan Ndoye

24 M James McAtee

9 F Taiwo Awoniyi 79' Replaced by Igor Jesus 6.5

Coach

Vitor Pereira

Premier League Standings - Premier League

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Arsenal	29	19	7	3	58-22	36	64	W No match found D 18 February: Wolves 2 - 2 Arsenal D No match found W 01 March: Arsenal 2 - 1 Chelsea W 04 March: Brighton 0 - 1 Arsenal
2	Manchester City	28	18	5	5	57-25	32	59	D No match found W 11 February: Manchester City 3 - 0 Fulham W 21 February: Manchester City 2 - 1 Newcastle W 28 February: Leeds 0 - 1 Manchester City W No match found
3	Manchester United	28	14	9	5	50-38	12	51	W 07 February: Manchester United 2 - 0 Tottenham W No match found D No match found W 01 March: Manchester United 2 - 1 Crystal Palace W No match found
4	Aston Villa	28	15	6	7	38-30	8	51	L No match found D No match found W No match found D No match found L 04 March: Aston Villa 1 - 4 Chelsea
5	Liverpool	28	14	6	8	47-37	10	48	W No match found L No match found W 22 February: Nottingham Forest 0 - 1 Liverpool W 28 February: Liverpool 5 - 2 West Ham W No match found
6	Chelsea	28	12	9	7	49-33	16	45	W 07 February: Wolves 1 - 3 Chelsea W No match found D 21 February: Chelsea 1 - 1 Burnley D No match found L No match found
7	Brentford	28	13	4	11	44-40	4	43	W 07 February: Newcastle 2 - 3 Brentford W No match found D No match found L No match found W No match found
8	Everton	28	11	7	10	32-33	-1	40	D No match found W No match found L 23 February: Everton 0 - 1 Manchester United L No match found W 03 March: Everton 2 - 0 Burnley
9	Fulham	28	12	4	12	40-42	-2	40	L 07 February: Fulham 1 - 2 Everton L 11 February: Manchester City 3 - 0 Fulham L No match found W 01 March: Fulham 2 - 1 Tottenham W No match found
10	Bournemouth	28	9	12	7	44-46	-2	39	W No match found D No match found W No match found D 28 February: Bournemouth 1 - 1 Sunderland D 03 March: Bournemouth 0 - 0 Brentford
11	Brighton	28	9	10	9	38-35	3	37	D No match found L 11 February: Aston Villa 1 - 0 Brighton L No match found W 01 March: Brighton 2 - 1 Nottingham Forest W No match found
12	Sunderland	28	9	10	9	29-34	-5	37	W No match found L 11 February: Sunderland 0 - 1 Liverpool L 22 February: Sunderland 1 - 3 Fulham L No match found D No match found
13	Newcastle	28	10	6	12	40-42	-2	36	L 07 February: Newcastle 2 - 3 Brentford L No match found W No match found L 28 February: Newcastle 2 - 3 Everton L No match found
14	Crystal Palace	28	9	8	11	30-34	-4	35	D 01 February: Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 Crystal Palace W 08 February: Brighton 0 - 1 Crystal Palace L 11 February: Crystal Palace 2 - 3 Burnley W 22 February: Crystal Palace 1 - 0 Wolves L 01 March: Manchester United 2 - 1 Crystal Palace
15	Leeds	28	7	10	11	37-47	-10	31	L No match found W No match found D 21 February: Aston Villa 1 - 1 Leeds D No match found L 03 March: Leeds 0 - 1 Sunderland
16	Tottenham	28	7	8	13	38-43	-5	29	D 01 February: Tottenham 2 - 2 Manchester City L 07 February: Manchester United 2 - 0 Tottenham L 10 February: Tottenham 1 - 2 Newcastle L 22 February: Tottenham 1 - 4 Arsenal L 01 March: Fulham 2 - 1 Tottenham
17	Nottingham Forest	28	7	6	15	26-41	-15	27	D No match found L No match found D No match found L 01 March: Brighton 2 - 1 Nottingham Forest L No match found
18	West Ham	28	6	7	15	34-54	-20	25	L No match found W No match found D 21 February: West Ham 0 - 0 Bournemouth D No match found L No match found
19	Burnley	28	4	7	17	32-56	-24	19	L 07 February: Burnley 0 - 2 West Ham L No match found W No match found D No match found L 03 March: Everton 2 - 0 Burnley
20	Wolves	29	2	7	20	20-51	-31	13	L No match found D 18 February: Wolves 2 - 2 Arsenal D No match found L No match found W 03 March: Wolves 2 - 1 Liverpool

Qualification/Relegation

• Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
• Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
• Relegation - Championship

Nottingham Forest twice battled from behind to snatch a crucial 2-2 draw against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, with Elliot Anderson’s late equaliser proving decisive.

Entering the match, second-placed Manchester City aimed to close the gap at the top of the Premier League table. They boasted strong form, while 17th-placed Nottingham Forest desperately needed points to avoid the relegation zone.

From kick-off, 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, setting up Antoine Semenyo. Semenyo clinically finished, guiding the ball past Matz Sels to give City the lead.

Forest, however, showed resilience. Just before half-time, Ibrahim Sangare received a yellow card for a robust challenge as the visitors sought to contain City’s attacking threat.

As the teams headed into the break, City held a narrow 1-0 advantage. Forest needed to find a way to break City’s rhythm and create their own opportunities, while City looked to extend their lead.

The second half began with renewed vigour from Forest. Their determination paid off in the 56th minute. Morgan Gibbs-White fired home an equaliser, stunning the Etihad crowd and bringing the visitors level.

City responded quickly to the setback. Just six minutes later, in the 62nd minute, Rodri restored their lead. Rayan Ait-Nouri provided the assist, and the Spanish midfielder drilled his shot into the net.

Forest continued to fight, despite picking up two quick yellow cards for Murillo and Nikola Milenkovic. Manager Nuno Espírito Santo made tactical adjustments, including bringing on Nicolás Domínguez.

Their persistence was rewarded in the 76th minute. Elliot Anderson found space and expertly tucked away his chance, making it 2-2. The goal sent the travelling supporters into raptures, securing their second equaliser of the match.

As the game entered its final stages, both teams made substitutions, seeking a winning goal or to shore up their defenses. Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels received a yellow card for time-wasting in injury time.

Manchester City ended with 70% possession and 18 total shots, five on target, achieving an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.51. Nottingham Forest, with 30% possession, managed 9 total shots, four on target, and an xG of 0.97, reflecting their clinical finishing.

This surprising result is a significant 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, showcasing their fighting spirit.