Nottingham Forest secured a commanding 3-1 victory over Manchester City at the City Ground on November 7, 2026, exposing defensive vulnerabilities in Enzo Maresca's side. The result marks a significant win for Forest against the Premier League champions.
Manchester City took an early lead but conceded three unanswered goals as Forest capitalized on counter-attacking opportunities and set-piece situations. The defeat raises questions about City's backline organization under Maresca, who took charge of the club ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Forest's forwards proved clinical in front of goal, while their midfield disrupted City's usual possession-based rhythm throughout the 90 minutes. The home crowd witnessed a complete team performance that moved Forest up the table.
