Manchester City Suffers 3-1 Defeat Against Nottingham Forest
Manchester City played against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground earlier this evening, aiming for a favorable outcome in the Premier League. The visitors from Manchester began the match slowly, conceding the first goal in just the sixth minute when Jair Cunha scored. Nottingham extended their lead in the 18th minute, with Liam Delap finding the net, leaving City trailing 2-0 at halftime.
In the second half, Rayan Cherki pulled one back for Enzo Maresca’s side in the 52nd minute, but Delap struck again for Nottingham in the 73rd minute. The match concluded with Manchester City suffering a disappointing 3-1 defeat.
As the match progressed, let’s review how each Manchester City player performed during the match against Nottingham Forest.
GK: Gianluigi Donnarumma – 6/10
Donnarumma made several solid saves but ultimately conceded three goals.
RB: Abdukodir Khusanov – 6.5/10
Khusanov cleared threats when possible but made little impact offensively.
CB: Ruben Dias – 6/10
He cleared the ball effectively when necessary but struggled to maintain a solid defense.
CB: Marc Guehi – 6.5/10
Guehi executed a vital clearance but was substituted at halftime.
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 07: Rayan Cherki of Manchester City is put under pressure from Jair Cunha of Nottingham Forest during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Nottingham Forest FC and Manchester City at City Ground on November 07, 2026 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
LB: Josko Gvardiol – 5/10
Gvardiol made a significant error in the first half and was taken off at halftime.
CM: Elliot Anderson – 7/10
Anderson was a contributing factor at both ends of the pitch.
CM: Enzo Fernandez – 5.5/10
Fernandez found it challenging to shield his defense but did show moments of quality in attack.
RW: Iliman Ndiaye – 7/10
Ndiaye made some threatening runs but was unable to capitalize on his opportunities.
CAM: Rayan Cherki – 7/10
Cherki troubled his opponent’s defense and scored in the 73rd minute.
LW: Jeremy Doku – 6/10
Doku had a few impactful runs but did not score.
ST: Erling Haaland – 6.5/10
Haaland actively sought to take shots at goal but did not find the back of the net.
RB: Matheus Nunes – 7/10
Nunes created two promising chances in the final third.
LB: Nico O’Reilly – 6/10
O’Reilly’s effect on the match was minimal.
RW: Phil Foden – 6/10
Foden struggled to get into the rhythm of the game.
