Nottingham Forest stunned Manchester City with a 1-0 victory, thanks to Callum Hudson-Odoi’s late goal. The defeat leaves City’s Champions League hopes uncertain, with Chelsea poised to overtake them. Despite tactical changes, Guardiola’s side struggled, while Forest moved closer to securing a historic top-four finish.
Nottingham Forest delivered a major setback to Manchester City's top-four hopes with a dramatic 1-0 victory at the City Ground on Saturday. Callum Hudson-Odoi's late goal secured the win, leaving Pep Guardiola's side in a precarious battle for Champions League qualification.
City, who have dominated English football in recent years, now face uncertainty over their European future after suffering their ninth league defeat of the season. Fifth-placed Chelsea sits just one point behind and could overtake them with a win against Leicester.
The first half saw both teams struggle to create clear-cut chances. Phil Foden had a goal-bound effort blocked, while Bernardo Silva squandered an opportunity with Erling Haaland unmarked. Forest also came close, with Nicolas Dominguez forcing a save from Ederson.
Guardiola introduced Kevin De Bruyne and other substitutes to change the game, but it was Forest who found the breakthrough. In the 83rd minute, Morgan Gibbs-White provided a precise pass to Hudson-Odoi, who cut inside and fired a brilliant shot past Ederson at the near post, sending the home crowd into celebration.
Forest’s victory strengthens their hold on third place and brings them closer to a historic Champions League return. Meanwhile, City must quickly regroup to avoid missing out on Europe’s elite competition for the first time under Guardiola’s reign.
