Match report

Manchester City Defeats Nottingham Forest 2-1 in Premier League Clash

Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest
1–2
FT
Manchester City
Manchester City
Dec 27, 2025

Manchester City held off a spirited challenge from Nottingham Forest to secure a crucial 2-1 victory in the Premier League. T. Reijnders and R. Cherki scored for Manchester City, while O. Hutchinson responded for Forest.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Nottingham Forest 1–2 Manchester City
  • • Goals: T. Reijnders (48'), R. Cherki (83') - Manchester City; O. Hutchinson (54') - Nottingham Forest
  • • Yellow Cards: Rúben Dias, N. O'Reilly - Manchester City; E. Anderson - Nottingham Forest

Lineups

Nottingham Forest

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 John Victor (G)
  • 37 N. Savona (D)
  • 31 N. Milenkovic (D)
  • 5 Murillo (D)
  • 3 N. Williams (D)
  • 8 E. Anderson (M)
  • 16 N. Dominguez (M)
  • 21 O. Hutchinson (M)
  • 10 M. Gibbs-White (M)
  • 7 C. Hudson-Odoi (M)
  • 19 Igor Jesus (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 M. Sels
  • 4 Morato
  • 9 T. Awoniyi
  • 12 Douglas Luiz
  • 15 A. Kalimuendo
  • 24 J. McAtee
  • 29 D. Bakwa
  • 35 O. Zinchenko
  • 44 Z. Abbott

Manchester City

Formation: 4-3-2-1

Starting XI

  • 25 G. Donnarumma (G)
  • 27 M. Nunes (D)
  • 3 R. Dias (D)
  • 24 J. Gvardiol (D)
  • 33 N. O'Reilly (D)
  • 20 B. Silva (M)
  • 14 Nico (M)
  • 4 T. Reijnders (M)
  • 10 R. Cherki (M)
  • 47 P. Foden (M)
  • 9 E. Haaland (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Trafford
  • 6 N. Ake
  • 16 Rodri
  • 26 Savinho
  • 45 A. Khusanov
  • 56 R. McAidoo
  • 63 D. Mukasa
  • 82 R. Lewis
  • 92 R. Heskey

Timeline

  1. Manchester City
    36' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    Rúben Dias

    Argument

  2. Nottingham Forest
    43' Nottingham Forest Card · Yellow Card
    E. Anderson

    Foul

  3. Manchester City
    48' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Reijnders · Assist: R. Cherki
  4. Nottingham Forest
    54' Nottingham Forest Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Hutchinson · Assist: Igor Jesus
  5. Manchester City
    59' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    N. O'Reilly

    Foul

  6. Manchester City
    73' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Reijnders · On: Savinho
  7. Manchester City
    83' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Cherki · Assist: J. Gvardiol
  8. Nottingham Forest
    87' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Dominguez · On: T. Awoniyi
  9. Manchester City
    89' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Cherki · On: N. Aké
  10. Nottingham Forest
    90'+2 Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Hudson-Odoi · On: D. Bakwa

Match Stats

Stat Nottingham Forest Manchester City
Fouls 5 13
Pass Accuracy 75% 90%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 16
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 293 595
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 7
Shots on Target 2 5
xG 0.55 1.45
Shots off Target 2 4
Possession 34% 66%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 219 536
Shots Inside Box 5 9
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 2 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Manchester City took the lead in the 48th minute through T. Reijnders' goal, capitalizing on an assist from R. Cherki.
  • ▸ Nottingham Forest leveled the score with O. Hutchinson's goal in the 54th minute, assisted by Igor Jesus.
  • ▸ R. Cherki sealed Manchester City's victory with a crucial second goal in the 83rd minute, setting up the win for Pep Guardiola's side.