Nottingham Forest just threw a hand grenade into the Premier League. A 1-0 win over Manchester City has Nuno Espirito Santo’s side four points clear of Pep Guardiola’s team, and let’s be real—no one saw this coming.
Key Highlights
- Hudson-Odoi’s late strike sealed a shocking 1-0 win over City.
- City dominated possession but failed to break Forest’s defense.
- Nuno hailed the progress but kept expectations in check.
A Smash-and-Grab, Who Cares?
City had the ball. City had the passes. City had everything—except a goal. Forest had Callum Hudson-Odoi, who popped up with an 83rd-minute dagger. A neat touch, a cut inside and a deadly finish past Ederson. That’s it.
Nuno’s Take: Progress, But No Complacency
“It was a tough game; everybody saw how good Manchester City are. They had us on the ropes, but the boys worked very hard. Of course they were going to have chances, but it was then about us taking ours.
“[Beating City] shows the progress, but there is so much football still to be played. Let’s focus on the journey and move on to the next one.”
The Forest boss said. (According to post-match report)
No dancing in the streets. No celebrating early. Just a quiet confidence that something is happening.
Did You Know?
Manchester City had possession but couldn’t find the opening they desperately needed at the City Ground. Pep Guardiola’s side had 69% of the ball and made 603 passes, doubling Forest’s output of 262.
A Warning Shot to the League
This wasn’t a fluke. Nottingham Forest worked harder, stayed compact, and took their chance when it mattered. If anyone doubted their Champions League credentials before, they should wake up now.
The message is clear: Nottingham Forest are coming.
