FT Manchester City 2 - 0
Nottingham Forest
Commentary:
90+8' Manchester City with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+8' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+8' Ball possession: Manchester City: 58%, Nottingham Forest: 42%.
90+7' The referee signals a free kick as Chris Wood from Nottingham Forest trips Josko Gvardiol
90+7' Ederson Moraes from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+6' Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
90+5' Willy Boly shoots from outside the box, but Ederson Moraes has it under control
90+5' Manuel Akanji from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+5' Gonzalo Montiel from Nottingham Forest takes a short corner kick from the right.
90+5' Good effort by Anthony Elanga as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
90+5' The cross by Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest successfully finds a teammate in the box.
90+5' Ball possession: Manchester City: 60%, Nottingham Forest: 40%.
90+5' Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
90+3' The referee shows Jack Grealish the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
90+3' The referee shows Gonzalo Montiel the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
90+3' The referee signals a free kick as Gonzalo Montiel from Nottingham Forest trips Jack Grealish
90+3' Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+2' Moussa Niakhate is penalised for pushing Erling Haaland.
90+2' Manchester City take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+2' Kalvin Phillips is penalised for pushing Divock Origi.
90+2' Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 7 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' The match resumes with a drop ball.
90' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
90' Manuel Akanji from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90' Nottingham Forest start a counter attack.
90' Ball possession: Manchester City: 60%, Nottingham Forest: 40%.
89' Today's attendance is 53413.
89' Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
89' Goal kick for Manchester City.
89' Ruben Dias relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
88' Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
88' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
87' Manchester City take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
87' Phil Foden is leaving the field to be replaced by Jack Grealish in a tactical substitution.
86' Moussa Niakhate from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
85' Willy Boly is penalised for pushing Erling Haaland.
85' Ball possession: Manchester City: 61%, Nottingham Forest: 39%.
85' The referee signals a free kick as Callum Hudson-Odoi from Nottingham Forest trips Nathan Ake
84' Matheus Nunes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
84' Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
84' Josko Gvardiol successfully blocks the shot
84' A shot by Divock Origi is blocked.
84' Nicolas Dominguez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
83' Chris Wood from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
83' The game is restarted.
82' Josko Gvardiol is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
82' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
81' Divock Origi from Nottingham Forest receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
81' Dangerous challenge by Divock Origi from Nottingham Forest. Josko Gvardiol on the receiving end of that.
81' Moussa Niakhate makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
81' Phil Foden from Manchester City takes a short corner kick from the right.
80' Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
80' Ball possession: Manchester City: 60%, Nottingham Forest: 40%.
79' Ederson Moraes from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
79' Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
78' Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
78' Goal kick for Nottingham Forest.
78' Oooh... that was a sitter! Erling Haaland should have scored from that position
78' Erling Haaland from Manchester City fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
78' Nathan Ake creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
77' The cross by Kyle Walker from Manchester City successfully finds a teammate in the box.
77' Yellow card for Orel Mangala.
77' The referee signals a free kick as Orel Mangala from Nottingham Forest trips Phil Foden
77' Morgan Gibbs-White is penalised for pushing Kyle Walker.
76' Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
76' Kalvin Phillips from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
76' Morgan Gibbs-White swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
75' Taiwo Awoniyi is leaving the field to be replaced by Chris Wood in a tactical substitution.
75' Ola Aina is leaving the field to be replaced by Divock Origi in a tactical substitution.
75' Ball possession: Manchester City: 63%, Nottingham Forest: 37%.
75' Manuel Akanji successfully blocks the shot
75' A shot by Morgan Gibbs-White is blocked.
75' Ruben Dias from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
74' Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
74' Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
73' Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
73' Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
73' Willy Boly from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
72' Goal kick for Manchester City.
72' Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
71' Good effort by Anthony Elanga as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
71' Josko Gvardiol from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
71' Ola Aina wins an air challenge against Kyle Walker
70' Goal kick for Manchester City.
70' Nathan Ake wins an air challenge against Anthony Elanga
70' Ball possession: Manchester City: 65%, Nottingham Forest: 35%.
69' Goal kick for Manchester City.
69' The cross by Callum Hudson-Odoi from Nottingham Forest successfully finds a teammate in the box.
68' Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
68' Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
68' Nicolas Dominguez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
67' Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
67' Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
67' Safe hands from Ederson Moraes as he comes out and claims the ball
67' Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
66' Manchester City take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
65' Ruben Dias makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
65' Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
65' Phil Foden swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
65' Ball possession: Manchester City: 67%, Nottingham Forest: 33%.
65' Gonzalo Montiel relieves the pressure with a clearance
64' Manchester City start a counter attack.
64' Moussa Niakhate makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
64' Erling Haaland wins an air challenge against Willy Boly
63' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
63' Goal kick for Manchester City.
63' Nicolas Dominguez fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
63' Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest takes a short corner kick from the right.
62' Josko Gvardiol from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
62' Ruben Dias from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
62' Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
62' Ola Aina makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
61' Goal kick for Manchester City.
61' Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
60' Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest is ruled offside.
60' Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
60' Ball possession: Manchester City: 70%, Nottingham Forest: 30%.
59' Goal kick for Manchester City.
59' The game is restarted.
58' The referee shows Taiwo Awoniyi the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
58' The referee shows Ederson Moraes the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
58' The play is stopped. The players are pushing and shouting at each-other, the referee should take action.
58' Oooh... that was a sitter! Taiwo Awoniyi should have scored from that position
58' Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest sends an effort wide of target
58' Willy Boly creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
57' Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
57' Julian Alvarez is leaving the field to be replaced by Nathan Ake in a tactical substitution.
56' Serge Aurier is leaving the field to be replaced by Callum Hudson-Odoi in a tactical substitution.
56' Ibrahim Sangare is leaving the field to be replaced by Anthony Elanga in a tactical substitution.
56' Manchester City take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
55' Erling Haaland from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
55' Morgan Gibbs-White swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
55' Manuel Akanji relieves the pressure with a clearance
55' Ball possession: Manchester City: 75%, Nottingham Forest: 25%.
54' Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
53' Willy Boly makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
53' Orel Mangala is penalised for pushing Josko Gvardiol.
52' Gonzalo Montiel wins an air challenge against Phil Foden
52' Goal kick for Manchester City.
51' Jeremy Doku is leaving the field to be replaced by Kalvin Phillips in a tactical substitution.
51' Orel Mangala from Nottingham Forest sends an effort wide of target
51' The cross by Gonzalo Montiel from Nottingham Forest successfully finds a teammate in the box.
51' Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest takes a short corner kick from the right.
51' Ruben Dias successfully blocks the shot
51' A shot by Morgan Gibbs-White is blocked.
51' Taiwo Awoniyi creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
50' Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
50' Ball possession: Manchester City: 76%, Nottingham Forest: 24%.
50' Erling Haaland from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
50' Ruben Dias from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
50' Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
49' The game is restarted.
49' CARD! - After reviewing the situation, the referee confirms the awarded card for Rodri from Manchester City.
48' VAR - CARD! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential card for a player from Manchester City.
46' The referee shows Morgan Gibbs-White the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
46' RED CARD! - After violent conduct, Rodri is dismissed by the referee
46' The play is stopped. The players are pushing and shouting at each-other, the referee should take action.
46' Morgan Gibbs-White makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
46' The second half is underway.
45+6' It was a glorious performance by Manchester City, and their fans have something to cheer about during the HalfTime.
45+6' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+6' Ball possession: Manchester City: 76%, Nottingham Forest: 24%.
45+6' The referee signals a free kick as Gonzalo Montiel from Nottingham Forest trips Jeremy Doku
45+6' Ruben Dias makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+5' Ball possession: Manchester City: 76%, Nottingham Forest: 24%.
45+4' Willy Boly from Nottingham Forest is ruled offside.
45+4' Ruben Dias from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+3' A player from Nottingham Forest takes a long throw into the opponent's box.
45+3' Manuel Akanji relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+3' Josko Gvardiol wins an air challenge against Gonzalo Montiel
45+2' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
45+1' Ibrahim Sangare commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
45+1' Reckless challenge there. Ibrahim Sangare commits a rough foul on Rodri
45+1' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Rodri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+1' Morgan Gibbs-White makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45' Manchester City take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
45' Ball possession: Manchester City: 78%, Nottingham Forest: 22%.
44' Gonzalo Montiel from Nottingham Forest is ruled offside.
44' Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
44' Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
43' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
42' Phil Foden from Manchester City takes a short corner kick from the right.
42' Willy Boly successfully blocks the shot
42' Julian Alvarez takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
41' The ref blows his whistle. Serge Aurier charged Jeremy Doku from behind and it's a free-kick
41' Manuel Akanji makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
41' Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
40' The game is restarted.
40' Ball possession: Manchester City: 81%, Nottingham Forest: 19%.
39' Nuno Tavares is injured and is replaced by Gonzalo Montiel.
39' Nuno Tavares is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
39' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
38' The referee signals a free kick as Matheus Nunes from Manchester City trips Morgan Gibbs-White
38' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
38' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
37' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
36' Nuno Tavares comes back onto the field.
36' The game is restarted.
36' Nuno Tavares is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
35' Ball possession: Manchester City: 81%, Nottingham Forest: 19%.
35' Nuno Tavares is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
34' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
34' The referee signals a free kick as Rodri from Manchester City trips Morgan Gibbs-White
34' Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
33' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
33' Taiwo Awoniyi is penalised for pushing Ruben Dias.
32' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
32' Erling Haaland is penalised for pushing Willy Boly.
32' Ola Aina from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
31' Julian Alvarez swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
31' Willy Boly successfully blocks the shot
31' A shot by Julian Alvarez is blocked.
31' Jeremy Doku creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
31' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
30' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
30' Ball possession: Manchester City: 88%, Nottingham Forest: 12%.
29' Kyle Walker from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
29' Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
29' Ederson Moraes relieves the pressure with a clearance
28' Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
28' Matt Turner from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
28' Phil Foden swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
28' Willy Boly from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
27' Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
27' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
26' Julian Alvarez shoots from outside the box, but Matt Turner has it under control
26' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
25' Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
25' Ball possession: Manchester City: 86%, Nottingham Forest: 14%.
25' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
24' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
23' Manchester City are piling the pressure on and look like scoring anytime
23' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
22' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
21' After a tactical foul, Nuno Tavares sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
21' The referee signals a free kick as Nuno Tavares from Nottingham Forest trips Jeremy Doku
21' Nuno Tavares could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
21' Ederson Moraes from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
21' Morgan Gibbs-White swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
21' Matheus Nunes successfully blocks the shot
21' Morgan Gibbs-White takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
20' The game is restarted.
20' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
20' Ball possession: Manchester City: 88%, Nottingham Forest: 12%.
19' The referee is not having the complaints from Pep Guardiola who is given a yellow card for dissent
18' After a tactical foul, Manuel Akanji sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
18' The referee signals a free kick as Manuel Akanji from Manchester City trips Taiwo Awoniyi
18' Nottingham Forest start a counter attack.
17' Kyle Walker could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
17' Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
17' Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
16' Willy Boly from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
16' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
15' Ball possession: Manchester City: 87%, Nottingham Forest: 13%.
14' Erling Haaland managed to score from an easy position.
14' Phil Foden made the key pass for the goal!
14' Matheus Nunes provided the assist for the goal.
14' G O O O A A A L - Erling Haaland from Manchester City heads the ball home!14' Matheus Nunes creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
14' Moussa Niakhate from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
14' Julian Alvarez swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
14' The game is restarted.
14' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
13' The match is very one-sided right now. Manchester City are clearly dominating possession
13' Willy Boly from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
12' Willy Boly from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
12' The ref blows his whistle. Ibrahim Sangare charged Matheus Nunes from behind and it's a free-kick
12' Jeremy Doku makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
12' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
11' Ruben Dias makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
11' Goal kick for Nottingham Forest.
10' The cross by Jeremy Doku from Manchester City successfully finds a teammate in the box.
10' Ball possession: Manchester City: 87%, Nottingham Forest: 13%.
10' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
9' Ederson Moraes from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
9' Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
8' Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
8' Manchester City managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
7' Rodri made the key pass for the goal!
7' Kyle Walker provided the assist for the goal.
7' G O O O A A A L - Phil Foden scores with the left foot!7' Kyle Walker creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
7' The cross by Rodri from Manchester City successfully finds a teammate in the box.
7' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
7' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
6' Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
6' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
5' Ruben Dias makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
5' Taiwo Awoniyi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
5' Ball possession: Manchester City: 50%, Nottingham Forest: 50%.
4' The referee signals a free kick as Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest trips Rodri
4' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
4' Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
3' Julian Alvarez sends a direct free kick on target, but Matt Turner has it under control
2' Willy Boly from Nottingham Forest goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Erling Haaland
2' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
1' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' Manchester City kick-off, and the game is underway.
1' The referee starts the match.
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