FT Manchester City 6 - 0
Nottingham Forest
Commentary:
90+3' Manchester City with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+3' Today's attendance is 53409.
90+3' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+3' Today's attendance is 53409.
90+3' Ball possession: Manchester City: 75%, Nottingham Forest: 25%.
90+3' Harry Toffolo from Nottingham Forest sends an effort wide of target
90+2' Goal kick for Manchester City.
90+2' Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
90+2' The cross by Jack Colback from Nottingham Forest successfully finds a teammate in the box.
90+2' Nottingham Forest start a counter attack.
90+1' Erling Haaland from Manchester City is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+1' Goal kick for Manchester City.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Lewis O'Brien from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90' Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City takes a short corner kick from the right.
90' Harry Toffolo relieves the pressure with a clearance
90' Ball possession: Manchester City: 76%, Nottingham Forest: 24%.
89' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
89' Dean Henderson makes a crucial save!
89' Good effort by Kevin De Bruyne as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
89' Julian Alvarez creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
88' Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
87' G O O O O O A A L - Julian Alvarez finds the net with the left foot!87' Scott McKenna successfully blocks the shot
87' A shot by Riyad Mahrez is blocked.
87' Manchester City start a counter attack.
87' Ruben Dias successfully blocks the shot
87' Emmanuel Dennis takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
86' The ref blows his whistle. Ilkay Gundogan charged Lewis O'Brien from behind and it's a free-kick
85' Nottingham Forest take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
85' Ilkay Gundogan successfully blocks the shot
85' A shot by Remo Freuler is blocked.
85' Ball possession: Manchester City: 78%, Nottingham Forest: 22%.
85' Nottingham Forest take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
84' Giulian Biancone wins an air challenge against Sergio Gomez
84' Giulian Biancone relieves the pressure with a clearance
84' Ilkay Gundogan creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
83' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
82' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
82' Scott McKenna relieves the pressure with a clearance
81' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
81' Safe hands from Ederson Moraes as he comes out and claims the ball
80' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
80' Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest is ruled offside.
80' Ball possession: Manchester City: 79%, Nottingham Forest: 21%.
80' Joe Worrall relieves the pressure with a clearance
79' Nottingham Forest take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
79' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
79' Cheikhou Kouyate is leaving the field to be replaced by Giulian Biancone in a tactical substitution.
78' Joe Worrall from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
78' Cheikhou Kouyate from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
78' Sergio Gomez swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
77' Cheikhou Kouyate relieves the pressure with a clearance
77' Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City takes a short corner kick from the left.
77' Scott McKenna from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
76' After a tactical foul, Emmanuel Dennis sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
76' The referee signals a free kick as Emmanuel Dennis from Nottingham Forest trips Kevin De Bruyne
76' Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
76' Nottingham Forest take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
75' John Stones is leaving the field to be replaced by Rico Lewis in a tactical substitution.
75' Ball possession: Manchester City: 78%, Nottingham Forest: 22%.
74' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
74' Harry Toffolo from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
73' Ruben Dias makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
73' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
72' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
72' Ruben Dias successfully blocks the shot
72' A shot by Emmanuel Dennis is blocked.
72' Neco Williams wins an air challenge against Sergio Gomez
71' Sergio Gomez is penalised for pushing Emmanuel Dennis.
71' Goal kick for Nottingham Forest.
71' Oooh... that was a sitter! Riyad Mahrez should have scored from that position
71' Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City sends an effort wide of target
71' Ilkay Gundogan creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
70' Ball possession: Manchester City: 78%, Nottingham Forest: 22%.
70' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
69' Goal kick for Nottingham Forest.
69' Renan Lodi is leaving the field to be replaced by Harry Toffolo in a tactical substitution.
69' Ryan Yates is leaving the field to be replaced by Jack Colback in a tactical substitution.
69' Erling Haaland is leaving the field to be replaced by Kevin De Bruyne in a tactical substitution.
68' Joao Cancelo is leaving the field to be replaced by Sergio Gomez in a tactical substitution.
68' Scott McKenna from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
67' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
67' Emmanuel Dennis hand-balls.
65' G O O O O O A A L - Julian Alvarez finds the net with the right foot!65' Riyad Mahrez creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
65' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
65' Ball possession: Manchester City: 77%, Nottingham Forest: 23%.
64' Remo Freuler from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
64' Ilkay Gundogan swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
64' Neco Williams relieves the pressure with a clearance
63' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
63' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
62' Goal kick for Nottingham Forest.
62' Ilkay Gundogan swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
61' The game is restarted.
61' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
61' Joe Worrall relieves the pressure with a clearance
61' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
60' Bernardo Silva shoots from outside the box, but Dean Henderson has it under control
60' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
59' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
59' Ryan Yates from Nottingham Forest goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Cole Palmer
58' Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
58' Morgan Gibbs-White is leaving the field to be replaced by Emmanuel Dennis in a tactical substitution.
58' Brennan Johnson is leaving the field to be replaced by Taiwo Awoniyi in a tactical substitution.
58' The referee signals a free kick as Erling Haaland from Manchester City trips Renan Lodi
57' Morgan Gibbs-White shoots from outside the box, but Ederson Moraes has it under control
57' Julian Alvarez from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
57' Renan Lodi swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
56' Kyle Walker from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
56' Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
56' Julian Alvarez from Manchester City goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Remo Freuler
55' Renan Lodi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
55' Goal kick for Manchester City.
55' Ball possession: Manchester City: 78%, Nottingham Forest: 22%.
55' Phil Foden is leaving the field to be replaced by Cole Palmer in a tactical substitution.
55' Rodri is leaving the field to be replaced by Riyad Mahrez in a tactical substitution.
54' Brennan Johnson from Nottingham Forest sends an effort wide of target
54' Joe Worrall makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
54' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
53' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
52' Rodri is penalised for pushing Neco Williams.
52' Ruben Dias wins an air challenge against Morgan Gibbs-White
52' Nottingham Forest take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
51' A great goal by Joao Cancelo
51' Ilkay Gundogan made the key pass for the goal!
50' Bernardo Silva provided the assist for the goal.
50' G O O O A A A L - Joao Cancelo from Manchester City beats the keeper from outside the box with the right foot!50' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
50' Ball possession: Manchester City: 78%, Nottingham Forest: 22%.
49' Kyle Walker makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
49' Nottingham Forest start a counter attack.
49' Cheikhou Kouyate relieves the pressure with a clearance
48' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
48' Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
47' Safe hands from Dean Henderson as he comes out and claims the ball
47' Joe Worrall wins an air challenge against Ruben Dias
47' Goal kick for Nottingham Forest.
46' Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
46' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' It was a glorious performance by Manchester City, and their fans have something to cheer about during the HalfTime.
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Manchester City: 78%, Nottingham Forest: 22%.
45+2' Safe hands from Ederson Moraes as he comes out and claims the ball
45+1' The cross by Neco Williams from Nottingham Forest successfully finds a teammate in the box.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' Ruben Dias wins an air challenge against Morgan Gibbs-White
45' Ball possession: Manchester City: 78%, Nottingham Forest: 22%.
45' Goal kick for Nottingham Forest.
44' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
44' Goal kick for Nottingham Forest.
44' POST! So nearly a goal by Julian Alvarez but his finish hits the post!
43' Scott McKenna from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
43' Ryan Yates is penalised for pushing Joao Cancelo.
43' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
42' Morgan Gibbs-White makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
42' Safe hands from Dean Henderson as he comes out and claims the ball
42' The cross by John Stones from Manchester City successfully finds a teammate in the box.
41' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
40' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
40' Ball possession: Manchester City: 76%, Nottingham Forest: 24%.
38' Phil Foden made the key pass for the goal!
38' John Stones provided the assist for the goal.
38' G O O O O A A A L - Erling Haaland from Manchester City heads the ball from close range into the net.38' Erling Haaland wins an air challenge against Joe Worrall
38' The cross by Joao Cancelo from Manchester City successfully finds a teammate in the box.
38' Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
38' Ilkay Gundogan swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
38' Scott McKenna from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
37' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
37' Manchester City are piling the pressure on and look like scoring anytime
36' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
35' Goal kick for Nottingham Forest.
35' Dean Henderson relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' Ball possession: Manchester City: 75%, Nottingham Forest: 25%.
34' Neco Williams makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
33' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
33' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
33' Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
32' Joe Worrall from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
32' Renan Lodi from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
31' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
30' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
30' Ball possession: Manchester City: 72%, Nottingham Forest: 28%.
30' John Stones from Manchester City is ruled offside.
30' A chance presents itself to Erling Haaland from Manchester City but his header goes wide
30' The cross by Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City successfully finds a teammate in the box.
29' The referee signals a free kick as Neco Williams from Nottingham Forest trips Joao Cancelo
28' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
28' Brennan Johnson from Nottingham Forest is ruled offside.
27' Joao Cancelo from Manchester City is ruled offside.
26' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
26' Cheikhou Kouyate relieves the pressure with a clearance
26' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
25' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
25' Ryan Yates hand-balls.
25' Ball possession: Manchester City: 72%, Nottingham Forest: 28%.
24' Safe hands from Dean Henderson as he comes out and claims the ball
24' Erling Haaland makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
24' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
23' GOAL! It's an easy finish as Erling Haaland from Manchester City taps the ball into an open goal with the right foot!23' Neco Williams could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
23' Ilkay Gundogan creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
23' Manchester City start a counter attack.
22' Nottingham Forest take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
22' Ederson Moraes relieves the pressure with a clearance
22' Renan Lodi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
22' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
21' Nottingham Forest take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
21' Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
21' Rodri is penalised for pushing Ryan Yates.
20' Nottingham Forest take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
20' Joe Worrall makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
20' Ball possession: Manchester City: 77%, Nottingham Forest: 23%.
19' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
19' Nottingham Forest take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
18' Safe hands from Dean Henderson as he comes out and claims the ball
18' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
17' Goal kick for Manchester City.
17' A chance presents itself to Renan Lodi from Nottingham Forest but his header goes wide
17' The cross by Neco Williams from Nottingham Forest successfully finds a teammate in the box.
17' Kyle Walker from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
17' Nottingham Forest start a counter attack.
17' Lewis O'Brien makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
16' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
15' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
15' Kyle Walker wins an air challenge against Renan Lodi
15' Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
15' Ball possession: Manchester City: 81%, Nottingham Forest: 19%.
14' The referee signals a free kick as Julian Alvarez from Manchester City trips Remo Freuler
14' Nottingham Forest take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
13' The referee signals a free kick as Rodri from Manchester City trips Lewis O'Brien
13' Manchester City managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
12' G O O O O O A A L - Erling Haaland finds the net with the left foot!12' The cross by Phil Foden from Manchester City successfully finds a teammate in the box.
12' Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City takes a short corner kick from the left.
11' Joe Worrall relieves the pressure with a clearance
11' The cross by Julian Alvarez from Manchester City successfully finds a teammate in the box.
11' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
11' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
10' Phil Foden wins an air challenge against Neco Williams
10' Renan Lodi relieves the pressure with a clearance
10' Ball possession: Manchester City: 84%, Nottingham Forest: 16%.
10' The cross by Kyle Walker from Manchester City successfully finds a teammate in the box.
9' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
9' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
8' Goal kick for Nottingham Forest.
8' Neco Williams wins an air challenge against Phil Foden
8' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
8' The match is very one-sided right now. Manchester City are clearly dominating possession
7' Neco Williams from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
7' Remo Freuler from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
7' Ilkay Gundogan swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
6' Rodri goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
6' Dean Henderson makes a crucial save!
6' Good effort by Julian Alvarez as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
6' Rodri creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
6' Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City swings in the corner from the right.
6' Scott McKenna successfully blocks the shot
6' A shot by Julian Alvarez is blocked.
6' Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City swings in the corner from the right.
5' Scott McKenna relieves the pressure with a clearance
5' The referee signals a free kick as Ryan Yates from Nottingham Forest trips Joao Cancelo
5' Ball possession: Manchester City: 83%, Nottingham Forest: 17%.
4' Joao Cancelo wins an air challenge against Neco Williams
4' Ruben Dias is penalised for pushing Ryan Yates.
3' Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
3' Goal kick for Nottingham Forest.
3' Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
3' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
2' Joao Cancelo wins an air challenge against Brennan Johnson
2' Neco Williams makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
2' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
1' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
1' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' Nottingham Forest kick-off, and the game is underway.
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