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Manchester City eased past Nottingham Forest to close the gap on Arsenal despite the best efforts of Ola Aina and Co
Goals from Josko Gvardiol and Erling Haaland were enough for Manchester City to claim a much-needed three points in the battle for the Premier League title.
The comfortable win over Nottingham Forest left Manchester City only two points below Arsenal
How it happend
Nottingham Forest started the match brightly, showcasing their attacking intent with an early chance within the first 30 seconds, but Neco Williams failed to capitalize on the opportunity.
However, Manchester City soon asserted their dominance, controlling possession as expected. Despite Forest's resilience, City's Kevin De Bruyne had the first significant chance, narrowly missing the target.
The game took a contentious turn when Ederson escaped penalty claims after a collision with Willy Boly, reminiscent of recent controversies. Against the run of play, City broke the deadlock just after the half-hour mark, with Joško Gvardiol nodding in De Bruyne's corner.
Forest squandered multiple opportunities to level the score, notably Chris Wood missing a clear chance and Murillo failing to capitalize on a goalkeeper error. City's attacking prowess was evident as they continuously threatened Forest's defense, with Erling Haaland sealing the victory after a well-executed move orchestrated by De Bruyne.
Despite Forest's efforts, Manchester City held on to secure the win, narrowing the gap with league leaders Arsenal to just two points with a game in hand. Pep Guardiola's side displayed their title credentials, while Forest showcased moments of promise despite the defeat.
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