Delap double condemns Man City to third straight defeat

Nottingham Forest bounced back from a difficult start to their reign at Manchester City to secure a 3-1 victory at the City Ground, lifting themselves out of the relegation zone. The win came courtesy of a brace from Liam Delap and a goal from Rayan Cherki. Manchester City, who had not scored at home all season, fell victim to defensive errors, conceding twice in the first 20 minutes.

Oliver Glasner's side, now six points adrift of leaders Arsenal, face uncertainty due to potential points deductions following their financial misconduct charges. City's manager, Enzo Maresca, acknowledged his team's poor performance in the first half, stating they were not intense enough. Glasner vowed to implement significant changes after a disappointing start to his tenure.

Forest's owner, Evangelos Marinakis, celebrated wildly upon Cunha's goal, marking their first home goal in 511 minutes. Despite Cherki's equalizer, City failed to recover, with Delap sealing the win in the final minutes. The victory could be a turning point for Forest, but City's fate remains uncertain as they prepare for their upcoming match against Aston Villa.