Forest Stun Man City 3-1, Delap Double Ends Run

Nottingham Forest beat Manchester City 3-1 at the City Ground on Saturday, 7 November 2026. Liam Delap scored twice in a famous home win. Forest took all three points in matchday 10. City left Nottingham with a third league defeat in a row.

Forest made a fast start. They led 2-0 after only 18 minutes. City fought back after half-time. Delap then scored again to settle the game. The home fans had a night to remember.

The result mattered at both ends of the table. Forest moved out of the relegation zone. City fell further behind Arsenal in the race for the title. One game changed the mood for both clubs.

Cunha and Delap Strike Inside 18 Minutes

Jair Cunha gave Forest the lead in the sixth minute. It was Forest’s first home goal of the season. The home side had scored no goal at the City Ground before this game. Cunha changed that in the opening minutes. His goal lifted the crowd and gave Forest belief.

Liam Delap made it 2-0 in the 18th minute. Xaver Schlager set up the goal. Delap finished with power past the City goalkeeper. He once played in the Manchester City academy. That past made his goal even more painful for City.

City were in trouble very early. They trailed by two goals before the game had settled. Opta said it was the earliest City had trailed 2-0 in a Premier League game since November 2019. On that day, Liverpool led City 2-0 in the 13th minute. Forest played with speed on the break and made City pay for slow defending.

Cherki Reply, Delap Counter Seals Win

Rayan Cherki pulled one back for City in the 52nd minute. Jeremy Doku crossed the ball. Cherki met it with a half-volley. The shot flew into the goal. City were back in the game at 2-1.

Delap answered in the 73rd minute. Morgan Gibbs-White set him up on a counter-attack. Delap drove forward and shot into the top right corner. The ball hit the post on its way in. Forest led 3-1 again.

City pushed for a way back into the game. Forest held firm and kept their shape. The home side saw out the win. The final whistle brought loud cheers at the City Ground.

Minute	Scorer	Assist	Score
6′	Jair Cunha	—	1-0
18′	Liam Delap	Xaver Schlager	2-0
52′	Rayan Cherki	Jeremy Doku	2-1
73′	Liam Delap	Morgan Gibbs-White	3-1

City Third Straight Defeat, Six Behind Arsenal

City started the season in fine form. They won their first seven league games under manager Enzo Maresca. Then the run broke. They lost 2-1 at Aston Villa. They lost 1-0 at Brighton. Now Forest have beaten them 3-1. That is three league defeats in a row.

The drop has hurt City in the title race. Arsenal beat Hull City 1-0 earlier on Saturday. Martin Odegaard scored in the 72nd minute. Arsenal now lead the table on 27 points from 10 games. City stay second on 21 points. The gap is six points.

A team that looked strong now looks unsure. Seven wins in a row gave City control. Three defeats have taken that control away. Arsenal have taken full advantage. City must find a response soon, or the gap may grow.

Team	Points
Arsenal	27
Manchester City	21
Nottingham Forest	9

Forest Climb Out of Relegation Zone

Forest started the day in 19th place. They had only six points from nine games. They had won one game, drawn three, and lost five. Their goal difference was minus six. The pressure was clear.

This win gives Forest nine points. It lifts them to 16th place. They move above Coventry on goal difference. Manchester United drop to 18th place. Forest are out of the relegation zone for now.

Forest manager Oliver Glasner will take heart from this win. His team scored three goals at home. They also ended a long wait for a home goal. The win does not solve every problem. But it gives Forest hope and room to breathe.

The relegation fight is still close. One win does not end it. A win like this can still change a season. Forest fans will remember Delap’s two goals for a long time.