Delap double helps Forest beat Man City for first home win

Liam Delap scored twice as Nottingham Forest secured their first home victory of the season with a 3-1 win over Manchester City. This crucial result lifted Forest out of the drop zone and put them in 16th place in the Premier League. Earlier in the match, Manchester City took the lead through Jair Cunha, who capitalized on a defensive error by Josko Gvardiol to put the visitors ahead in the sixth minute.

However, City's performance quickly fizzled out, and Delap seized the opportunity to equalize just 12 minutes later with a pinpoint finish from the middle of the pitch, avoiding Gianluigi Donnarumma's grasp. Rayan Cherki pulled one back for City with a crisp half-volley in the 52nd minute, but Delap then sealed the win with a swift counter-attack in the 71st minute, slotting the ball past the goalkeeper off the crossbar.

The victory means Manchester City are now six points behind leaders Arsenal, while Forest's first home win of the season provides a much-needed boost and puts them out of the relegation zone. In the coming matches, Manchester City will face Fulham on November 21, and Nottingham Forest travel to Bournemouth.