Premier League Regular Season - 29
Manchester City 2 - 2 FT Nottingham Forest
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
31' A. Semenyo (R. Cherki)
I. Sangare 45'+1
HT
M. Gibbs-White (Igor Jesus) 56'
Murillo 60'
62' Rodri (R. Ait-Nouri)
N. Milenkovic 63'
↓ N. Dominguez ↑C. Hudson-Odoi 63'
E. Anderson (C. Hudson-Odoi) 76'
77' ↓ R. Ait-Nouri ↑A. Khusanov
77' ↓ P. Foden ↑J. Doku
↓ Igor Jesus ↑T. Awoniyi 79'
82' ↓ R. Cherki ↑Savinho
↓ N. Williams ↑Morato 90'
↓ M. Gibbs-White ↑R. Yates 90'
M. Sels 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Manchester City
Goalkeepers
Gianluigi Donnarumma 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Matheus Nunes 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
68%
Pass Acc
Rúben Dias 
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
85
Passes
5
Duels
Marc Guéhi
MAGNET
97
Activity
97
Activity
88
Passes
9
Duels
Rayan Aït-Nouri
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
76%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Rodri 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Phil Foden 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Bernardo Silva
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
101%
Pass Acc
Rayan Cherki
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
78%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Erling Haaland
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antoine Semenyo
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
James Trafford 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
John Stones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdukodir Khusanov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nathan Aké
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tijjani Reijnders
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nico González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Savinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jérémy Doku
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Omar Marmoush
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nottingham Forest
Goalkeepers
Matz Sels
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ola Aina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jair
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikola Milenković
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Murillo 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
1
Interceptions
0
Tackles
Neco Williams 
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
20%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Midfielders
Nicolás Domínguez 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ibrahim Sangaré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elliot Anderson 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Forwards
Morgan Gibbs-White
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Igor Jesus 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
BENCH
Angus Gunn
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Morato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Netz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryan Yates
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
James McAtee
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Callum Hudson-Odoi 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
32
Minutes
6.6
Rating
Omari Hutchinson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dan Ndoye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taiwo Awoniyi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/12/2025 | Nottingham Forest | 1 - 2 | Manchester City | Premier League | City Ground |
| 27/04/2025 | Nottingham Forest | 0 - 2 | Manchester City | FA Cup | Wembley Stadium |
| 08/03/2025 | Nottingham Forest | 1 - 0 | Manchester City | Premier League | The City Ground |
| 04/12/2024 | Manchester City | 3 - 0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | Etihad Stadium |
| 28/04/2024 | Nottingham Forest | 0 - 2 | Manchester City | Premier League | The City Ground |
| 23/09/2023 | Manchester City | 2 - 0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | Etihad Stadium |
| 18/02/2023 | Nottingham Forest | 1 - 1 | Manchester City | Premier League | The City Ground |
| 31/08/2022 | Manchester City | 6 - 0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | Etihad Stadium |
27/12/2025
27/04/2025
08/03/2025
04/12/2024
28/04/2024
23/09/2023
18/02/2023
31/08/2022
Manchester City Win
Nottingham Forest Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Etihad Stunned as City Falter Against Forest
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 66/100. A costly draw at the Etihad Stadium sees Manchester City stumble in the title race as a resilient Nottingham Forest side clawed back twice to earn a point.
The Etihad Siege Begins
Manchester City stepped onto the pitch with the intent to suffocate their opponents, and for much of the first half, they did exactly that. Controlling possession with a staggering 70% share, the hosts turned the game into a sustained siege. The creative Intensity was spearheaded by R. Cherki, who operated with surgical precision in the final third. The breakthrough eventually arrived in the 31st minute when A. Semenyo found the back of the net, rewarding City’s relentless pressure. With Bernardo Silva orchestrating the tempo from midfield, it felt like a matter of time before the floodgates opened, as Forest struggled to cross the halfway line, finishing the half with minimal sights of goal.
A Chaotic Exchange of Blows
The second half defied the logic of the first, as the Balance of the match shifted toward pure chaos. Nottingham Forest emerged from the tunnel with renewed belief, and it took only eleven minutes for M. Gibbs-White to silence the home crowd with a well-taken equalizer following an assist from Igor Jesus. The response from the champions was immediate and thunderous. Just six minutes later, Rodri restored the lead, drilling a low shot home to cap off a dominant individual performance. At this stage, the Stakes were palpable; City looked to lock down the result, but their inability to convert more of their 18 total shots into goals left the door ajar for a clinical Forest counter-attack.
The Forest Resilience Holds
The final fifteen minutes produced the ultimate twist in the narrative, driving the Upset Factor through the roof. Despite City’s overwhelming statistical dominance, they were caught cold when C. Hudson-Odoi delivered a pinpoint ball for E. Anderson to level the scoring in the 76th minute. The closing stages were a frantic affair, with City throwing everything forward, but the Forest defense remained unbroken. For the visitors, this was a massive point in their fight for mid-table security, while for City, it felt like two points evaporated. The result leaves the title contenders five points off the summit, questioning their defensive lapses in a match where they out-passed their opponents 768 to 326 but failed to secure the win.
Key Questions
How did Nottingham Forest pull off this shock result?
Forest remained clinical, scoring twice from just four shots on target while surviving City's 70% possession and 18 total shot attempts.
How did substitute Rayan Cherki change the game?
Actually starting the match, Cherki was City's main creator, providing an assist, three key passes, and maintaining a high 8.3 rating throughout.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
City's Title Charge Meets Forest's Survival Scrap
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. This is a classic top-vs-bottom clash where any result other than a home win throws the title race into chaos.
The Setup
Manchester City enters this match at the Etihad Stadium with their eyes firmly fixed on the top spot. Sitting in second place, their recent Form has been nearly flawless, picking up 13 points from a possible 15. On the other side, Nottingham Forest is desperate to climb away from the bottom of the table. While the Balance suggests a massive mismatch, the high Stakes of a title race often produce late-season tension that can level the playing field.
Key Battle
The game will likely be won or lost in how Forest handles the physical presence of Erling Haaland. The Norwegian remains the ultimate goal-threat, and the responsibility of disrupting City's flow will fall heavily on Elliot Anderson. If Anderson can provide enough cover for his defense and stop the supply line from the home midfield, Forest might just frustrate the giants.
Our Prediction
Expect City to dominate possession from the opening whistle. With a high Stars rating across their entire starting eleven, the technical gulf is simply too wide. We expect a clinical performance where the home side breaks the deadlock early and cruises to a comfortable victory. Forest will struggle to find an out-ball, and the pressure will eventually tell. Our take is a routine win for the champions-in-waiting.