Manchester City's Erling Haaland stole the spotlight as he propelled the Premier League champions to a crucial 2-0 victory against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.
Haaland's impact was immediate after coming off the bench to replace Jack Grealish in the 60th minute. His 21st goal of the season, a result of a well-timed pass from Kevin De Bruyne,
The match's momentum swung in City's favor early on when Josko Gvardiol capitalized on a De Bruyne corner, heading in the opening goal on the 32nd-minute mark.
Forest, despite their spirited display, struggled to convert their chances, with Chris Wood squandering multiple opportunities and Murillo's attempt hitting the bar before halftime.
Pep Guardiola's side, aware of the significance of every remaining fixture, are now focused on their upcoming games against Wolves (home), Fulham (away), Tottenham (away), and West Ham (home).
A victory in each of these matches would secure City's 10th league title and a historic fourth consecutive English league triumph.
Forest, on the other hand, although disappointed with the result, can draw positives from their performance as they continue their battle against relegation under the management of Nuno Espírito Santo.
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