Manchester City marked Pep Guardiola’s 300th Premier League game in charge with a gritty 2-0 win over relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest, narrowing the gap to leaders Arsenal to just one point, according to Flashscore.
Despite Forest's early resilience, City's relentless attack saw Kevin De Bruyne testing Matz Sels before Joško Gvardiol's precise header from De Bruyne's corner put the champions ahead.
Forest fought back, with Neco Williams forcing Ederson into a save and Murillo narrowly missing a chance from a corner. However, Ederson's injury led to Stefan Ortega's introduction at halftime, and Forest intensified their pressure. Gvardiol's crucial block denied Chris Wood a goal, keeping City in the lead.
Guardiola’s tactical substitution paid dividends as Erling Haaland, brought on to secure the vital second goal, found the net with a composed finish, extending City's lead. Haaland’s clinical strike secured City's first league double over Forest since 1990/91, leaving the hosts teetering above the relegation zone.
Check out how the English Premier League Table looks like after the game below: