Manchester City again earned the full three points in the 2023/2024 Premier League. This time, they beat Nottingham Forest with a score of 2-0 in the 35th week of the duel, Sunday 28 April 2024.
Visiting the City Ground, Josep Guardiola’s squad is on a mission to win three points to continue to maintain competition at the top of the standings. Forest fought back well, but the difference in player quality was decisive.
This time Man City’s two goals were scored by Josko Gvardiol in the first half (32′) and Erling Haaland in the second half (71′). Forest had chances, but were not effective enough to score.
This victory does not change Man City’s position in second place in the Premier League standings with 79 points from 24 matches. Forest itself failed to move away from the relegation zone.
The match started immediately with Man City dominating. In the first 10 minutes, Man City started to build attacks, Forest was forced to play in their own area.
Forest is not without resistance. Nuno Espirito Santo’s men used long balls to try to surprise the visiting team’s defense.
The goal that Man City had been waiting for finally arrived in the 32nd minute. Corner kick scheme from the left side, De Bruyne’s cross went to the near post to be met by Gvardiol’s hard header. Goal! Forest 0-1 Man City.
Entering the final 10 minutes of the first half, Forest actually surprised us with a number of opportunities. Unfortunately Wood and Hudson-Odoi’s attempts went wide, which should have been goals. Score 0-1.
The match resumed with a number of player changes. Ederson, who suffered an injury in the middle of the first half, was finally withdrawn, Ortea played.
The same pattern of play was repeated in the second half. Man City is still very dominant. Forest tried to fight back, but lost the ball too easily. 60 minutes of action.
In the 71st minute, Man City finally scored the second goal. De Bruyne’s breakthrough pass split the opponent’s defense, which was met by Haaland who managed to beat the opponent’s defender to open up shooting space. Goal! Forest 0-2 Man City.
After that, Forest continued to try various ways to score a goal back, but Man City was still too strong. An additional 6 minutes is not enough. Score 0-2.
