Match report
Manchester City 2–2 Nottingham Forest: Premier League Stunner
Manchester City
2–2
FT
Nottingham Forest
Mar 4, 2026
Manchester City and Nottingham Forest played out an enthralling 2-2 draw in their Premier League encounter. Manchester City took the lead through A. Semenyo before Nottingham Forest responded through Morgan Gibbs-White. Rodri's goal put City ahead, but E. Anderson's late equalizer secured a point for the visitors. Both teams showcased impressive performances, making it a memorable game in the Premier League season.
Key Facts
- • Manchester City scored first with a goal from A. Semenyo in the 31st minute, assisted by R. Cherki.
- • Nottingham Forest equalized through Morgan Gibbs-White in the 56th minute, assisted by Igor Jesus.
- • Rodri put Manchester City back in the lead in the 62nd minute, assisted by R. Ait Nouri.
- • E. Anderson scored the equalizer for Nottingham Forest in the 76th minute, assisted by C. Hudson-Odoi.
- • Nottingham Forest had three yellow cards, while Matz Sels received one in the 90th minute for delaying the game.
Lineups
Manchester City
Formation: 4-1-3-2
Starting XI
- 25 Gianluigi Donnarumma (G)
- 27 Matheus Nunes (D)
- 3 Rúben Dias (D)
- 15 Marc Guéhi (D)
- 21 Rayan Aït-Nouri (D)
- 16 Rodri (M)
- 47 Phil Foden (M)
- 20 Bernardo Silva (M)
- 10 Rayan Cherki (M)
- 9 Erling Haaland (F)
- 42 Antoine Semenyo (F)
Substitutes
- 1 James Trafford
- 5 John Stones
- 45 Abdukodir Khusanov
- 6 Nathan Aké
- 4 Tijjani Reijnders
- 26 Savinho
- 11 Jérémy Doku
- 14 Nico González
- 7 Omar Marmoush
Nottingham Forest
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 26 Matz Sels (G)
- 34 Ola Aina (D)
- 23 Jair (D)
- 31 Nikola Milenković (D)
- 5 Murillo (D)
- 3 Neco Williams (D)
- 16 Nicolás Domínguez (M)
- 6 Ibrahim Sangaré (M)
- 8 Elliot Anderson (M)
- 10 Morgan Gibbs-White (F)
- 19 Igor Jesus (F)
Substitutes
- 7 Callum Hudson-Odoi
- 18 Angus Gunn
- 4 Morato
- 25 Luca Netz
- 21 Omari Hutchinson
- 22 Ryan Yates
- 14 Dan Ndoye
- 24 James McAtee
- 9 Taiwo Awoniyi
Timeline
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31' Manchester City Goal · Normal GoalA. Semenyo · Assist: R. Cherki
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45'+1 Nottingham Forest Card · Yellow CardI. Sangare
Roughing
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56' Nottingham Forest Goal · Normal GoalMorgan Gibbs-White · Assist: Igor Jesus
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60' Nottingham Forest Card · Yellow CardMurillo
Roughing
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62' Manchester City Goal · Normal GoalRodri · Assist: R. Ait Nouri
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63' Nottingham Forest Card · Yellow CardN. Milenkovic
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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63' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Dominguez · On: C. Hudson-Odoi
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76' Nottingham Forest Goal · Normal GoalE. Anderson · Assist: C. Hudson-Odoi
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77' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Ait Nouri · On: A. Khusanov
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77' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Foden · On: J. Doku
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79' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 2Off: Igor Jesus · On: T. Awoniyi
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82' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Cherki · On: Savinho
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90'+4 Nottingham Forest Card · Yellow CardMatz Sels
Delay of game
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90' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Williams · On: Morato
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90' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 4Off: Morgan Gibbs-White · On: R. Yates
Match Stats
| Stat | Manchester City | Nottingham Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 6 |
| Pass Accuracy | 92% | 82% |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 18 | 9 |
| Corners | 5 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 768 | 326 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 4 |
| xG | 1.51 | 0.97 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 2 |
| Possession | 70% | 30% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 708 | 266 |
| Shots Inside Box | 13 | 6 |
| Saves | 2 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Nottingham Forest's quick response to Manchester City's early lead with a goal from Morgan Gibbs-White showed their resilience and offensive capability.
- ▸ The late equalizer by E. Anderson in the 76th minute shifted momentum back in favor of Nottingham Forest, securing a crucial point away from home.