Ola Aina silences Haaland as Nottingham Forest stun Manchester City

Super Eagles star Ola Aina helped Nottingham Forest keep a clean sheet against Erling Haaland and co as the tricky Tees and earned a crucial 1-0 win over Manchester City.

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A goal from ex-Chelsea man Callum Hudson-Odoi late in the second half was enough for Nottingham Forest to claim a slim victory that puts them in pole position to win the fight for a place in next season’s Champions League.

Manchester City controlled possession for most of the match but struggled to break down a disciplined Forest defense.

Erling Haaland and Bernardo Silva both missed key chances, while Ederson made a brilliant save in the second half to deny Hudson-Odoi’s curling effort.

However, the Brazilian goalkeeper was caught off guard moments later when Morgan Gibbs-White sent Hudson-Odoi through, and the winger’s shot snuck past him at the near post.

Despite throwing on Kevin De Bruyne in search of an equalizer, the Cityzens failed to mount a real response, falling to their ninth league defeat of the season, their most since 2019/20.

The result leaves Guardiola’s men in real danger of slipping out of the top four, while Forest continue their dream push for European football.

Nottingham Forest took a massive step toward Champions League qualification with the dramatic 1-0 win over Manchester City. A crucial victory for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side.

Forest now sit firmly in third place, four points ahead of City and five ahead of Chelsea, with just 10 games remaining.