Late strike Calluma Hudson-Odoi gave Nottingham Forest a great 1-0 victory over Manchester City, as Pep Guardiola’s side suffered a blow to the Champions League qualification.
It seemed that the game that was third against the fourth on the city ground headed for the stall before Hudson-Odoi controlled the beautiful passage of the Morgan Gibbs-White field, cut inside and beat Eerson at his near post in the 83rd minute.
The goal has sealed an important victory for Forest, allowing them to open a four -point gap from a fighter city, which could now fall under Chelsea, in fifth place if the Blues wins Leicester on Sunday in Leicester.
Manchester City dominated the possession, but fought to throw out a clear chance, approaching the closest when Nico Gonzalez struck the right hand of Matz Sels with a sting drive in the first half, shortly after Erling Haaland narrowed closely.
That early effort of Haalanda proved to be one of only two shots from him during the afternoon in which the forest was again addressing dogs, such as in their goal without fuel in the second apartment Arsenal last time. A total of 12 clean leaves this season is the second only leader of Liverpool.
The hosts rose in their belief while Manchester City continued to work in front of the goal in the second half, despite sending Kevin de Bruyne and Omar Marmoush, and almost earlier broke.
Hudson-Odoi was also the main protagonist, but his crackling for curling shook great upright by Ederon with a full shot, just for a goalkeeper in his close post to allow the same player to score a decisive goal shortly after.
While Forest celebrates another unforgettable victory, which significantly enhances its own hopes in the Champions League qualifiers, City faces a great fight to qualify, with Newcastle, Bournemouth, Brighton, Fulham and Aston Villama, near them, as well as Chelsea.
Dull city put hopes in danger
Nottingham Forest deserves a tremendous merit for his defensive account. Manchester City is not the first side to fight to break them this season. But regardless of their attack, they will still worry that Guardiola.
Gonzalez hit a long -range post, but a total of 14 visitors shots were worth only 0.85 expected goals, which is the figure that they have fought to create high quality openings.
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Their defensive questions were the focal point of their bad season, but all is not well in the third attack. This was the seventh game of the Premier League this season in which they raised below 1.0 expected goals. This is something that happened only five times in the entire last campaign.
Guardiola said that the success of the Champions League qualify will not be the end of the world at his press conference before the match. The questions of his part, in the attack as well as defense, suggest that it is a reality that he may have to deal with.
Guardiola: We were too slow to beat the forest
City man safe Pep Guardiola::
“A narrow game. We fought to make a chance, but I also give a loan to the opponent. We controlled the main threat, but our game was a little dispute in the last third.
Kevin de Bruyne invests an effort around the cross nottingham forest
“To break the lines, you have to bring it to the left and quickly to the right. It was not as fast as we should do.
“There are ten games left, in the position they are in, this is because they are good. Next Saturday against Brighton and after an international break we will see where we are.”
If Eerson was supposed to save the effort of Calluma Hudson-Odoi, he added, “I never blame the players. I’d rather boast. I have nothing to say.”
Nuno: We are happy, so enjoy the moment!
Noottingham forest safe Nuno Espirito Santo::
“We’re happy! Very happy. We made a good game against a tough team.
“The organization and help were fundamental. I am proud and happy.
Callum Hudson-Odoi resulting in Nottingham Forest to give lead against Manchester City
“It doesn’t change anything. It’s about focus and we enjoy a shared trip. The players work amazing and fans give help. Continue to enjoy!
“This gives you confidence that you can compete with such good players. It allows us to grow, but it doesn’t change. The Premier League is very difficult.
“It’s very difficult to stop City. It was good, but there are still things to improve.”
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2025-03-08 14:30:00
