Nottingham Forest secured a stunning 3-1 win over Manchester City at the City Ground on Saturday, with Liam Delap producing a match-winning performance. The former Chelsea striker scored twice, in the 18th and 73rd minutes, to inspire his team to victory. Jair Cunha gave Nottingham Forest an early advantage in the sixth minute, capitalizing on Josko Gvardiol's defensive mistake.
Delap's first goal came after an impressive run from midfield, finishing with a powerful strike beyond Gianluigi Donnarumma. Manchester City briefly threatened a comeback when Rayan Cherki scored a superb half-volley seven minutes into the second half, making it 2-1. However, Delap ended their hopes with his second goal, following a swift counter-attacking move.
The defeat dealt a significant blow to Manchester City's title ambitions, leaving them six points behind league leaders Arsenal. Nottingham Forest celebrated an important victory ahead of the international break, with Delap's performance earning praise from his coach, Oliver Glasner. Glasner described it as a very good day to play Manchester City, citing the energy in the team and at the City Ground.
Glasner praised Delap for his match-winning performance, highlighting his strengths in using his power and finish with both feet. The Austrian manager also emphasized the team's effort, stating that every single player left his heart on the pitch. Delap's performance was a significant factor in Nottingham Forest's second Premier League win of the 2026-27 campaign.
Delap expressed his delight with his performance, stating that it had been coming and that the team had been performing well every week. He praised his teammate, Morgan Gibbs-White, for his assist on his second goal. The win marked a significant improvement for Nottingham Forest, who had a turbulent start to the season.
Manchester City will be hoping to bounce back from their poor run of form against Fulham at home on November 21, while Nottingham Forest will face Bournemouth away on the same day. The defeat was a huge blow to Manchester City's title chances, with their third successive defeat allowing Arsenal to open up a six-point gap on the Premier League table.
Liam Delap has now scored three Premier League goals in seven matches since joining Nottingham Forest from Chelsea in the summer. His performance against Manchester City was a significant factor in his team's victory, and he will look to continue his form after the international break.
Key points
- Liam Delap scored twice to inspire Nottingham Forest to a 3-1 win over Manchester City.
- The defeat dealt a significant blow to Manchester City's title ambitions, leaving them six points behind league leaders Arsenal.
- Nottingham Forest secured their second Premier League win of the 2026-27 campaign.
