Securing a crucial 2-0 victory against Nottingham Forest, Manchester City has managed to stay just one point behind the league leaders, Arsenal, in the ongoing Premier League title race.
Before the game, City was well aware of Arsenal’s 3-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur, putting pressure on them to secure a win.
Despite facing a tough challenge from the relegation-threatened hosts, City initially found it hard to penetrate Forest’s defense.
The breakthrough came when Josko Gvardiol scored with a powerful header from a well-placed Kevin De Bruyne corner in the first half.
Even as Forest attempted to equalize, it was the substitute Erling Haaland who extended City’s lead and essentially sealed the game with a well-timed run.
As things stand, Arsenal continues to lead the table with 80 points, maintaining a slim one-point advantage over Pep Guardiola’s side, who still have a game in hand to potentially reclaim the top spot.