FinishedPremier League
| 1H | 2H | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOT | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| MCI | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Dec 27, 2025 · 12:30City Ground, Nottingham
Match report
Manchester City beat Nottingham Forest 2–1 at City Ground, Nottingham in Premier League. Charlie Gray opened the scoring in the 12th minute. Nottingham Forest have 3 wins in their last 5, while Manchester City have 3 wins in their last 5.
Match events
1H
12'
⚽Charlie Grayassist Charlie Gray
34'
R. Aït-Nouri
35'
⚽P. Foden
2H
⇄S. Ortega↓ N. Domínguez
66'
66'
⇄J. Trafford↓ P. Foden
O. Aina
83'
⚽M. Gibbs-Whiteassist M. Gibbs-White
85'
⇄John↓ M. Gibbs-White
85'
85'
⇄G. Donnarumma↓ Charlie Gray
Momentum
NOT
⚽⚽⚽
MCI
Match info
TournamentPremier League · England · Tier 1
Kick-offDec 27, 2025 · 12:30
VenueCity Ground, Nottingham
Attendance32,105 / 34,522 (93%)
RefereeR. Jones
Where to watch
Sky SportsTNT Sports
Statistics
46Ball possession %54
1.2Expected goals (xG)2.1
14Total shots10
6Shots on target4
6Shots off target4
3Blocked shots2
7Corner kicks5
3Offsides2
11Fouls12
2Yellow cards4
0Red cards0
2Goalkeeper saves5
510Passes498
78Pass accuracy %78
15Tackles17
Player of the match
M. Bettinelli
7.9Lineups
NOT 4-3-37.11Formation7.254-3-3 MCI
Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | G | +/- | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Arsenal | 38 | 26 | 7 | 5 | 71:27 | +44 | 85 | DWWWW |
| 2 | Manchester City | 38 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 77:35 | +42 | 78 | LWWWD |
| 3 |  Manchester United | 38 | 20 | 11 | 7 | 69:50 | +19 | 71 | WWWDD |
| 4 |  Aston Villa | 38 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 56:49 | +7 | 65 | LWWWD |
| 5 |  Liverpool | 38 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 63:53 | +10 | 60 | DLWWW |
| 6 |  Bournemouth | 38 | 13 | 18 | 7 | 58:54 | +4 | 57 | DDLWW |
| 7 |  Sunderland | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 42:48 | -6 | 54 | LLWWD |
| 8 |  Brighton | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 52:46 | +6 | 53 | DLLWW |
| 9 |  Brentford | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 55:52 | +3 | 53 | DDLLW |
| 10 |  Chelsea | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 58:52 | +6 | 52 | LWWDD |
| 11 |  Fulham | 38 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 47:51 | -4 | 52 | DLLWW |
| 12 |  Newcastle | 38 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 53:55 | -2 | 49 | DLLLW |
| 13 |  Everton | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 47:50 | -3 | 49 | LWWDL |
| 14 |  Leeds | 38 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 49:56 | -7 | 47 | DDLLW |
| 15 |  Crystal Palace | 38 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 41:51 | -10 | 45 | LWWDD |
| 16 |  Nottingham Forest | 38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 48:51 | -3 | 44 | LWWDL |
| 17 |  Tottenham | 38 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 48:57 | -9 | 41 | LLWWD |
| 18 |  West Ham | 38 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 46:65 | -19 | 39 | LWDLL |
| 19 |  Burnley | 38 | 4 | 10 | 24 | 38:75 | -37 | 22 | LLLLD |
| 20 |  Wolves | 38 | 3 | 11 | 24 | 27:68 | -41 | 20 | LWDLL |
European qualification Relegation
Premier League
2025Manchester City2-1Nottingham ForestChampions League
2023Manchester City0-2Nottingham ForestDomestic Cup
2022Nottingham Forest3-2Manchester CityPremier League
2021Manchester City1-0Nottingham Forest