Manchester City couldn’t get past Nottingham Forest after 2-2 draw on Premier League Matchday 29: Highlights and goals
Manchester City were unable to secure all three points at home after playing to a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest on Matchday 29 of the 2025-26 Premier League.
Manchester City missed a golden opportunity in the 2025-26Premier League title race, settling for a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest on Matchday 29. The result sees the Citizens drop two vital points as they struggle to keep pace at the top of the table.
The match appeared to be leaning in City’s favor early on after Antoine Semenyo opened the scoring in the 31st minute. Despite the hosts’ clear tactical superiority throughout the first half, Nottingham Forest silenced the Etihad Stadium in the second period when Morgan Gibbs-White leveled the score with a stunning backheel goal.
The Citizens provided an instant response as Rodri restored the lead with a powerful header, momentarily reviving hopes of a crucial victory. However, Elliot Anderson ultimately played the spoiler, firing home a potent equalizer to secure a massive point for the Tricky Trees in their own fight for top-flight survival.
The draw carries heavy implications for the championship battle. In simultaneous action, Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Brighton, extending their lead over Manchester City to eight points. While Pep Guardiola’s men still possess a game in hand, the growing deficit leaves them with a mountainous task in the final stretch of the season.
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End of the game!
Manchester City and Nottingham Forest tie 2-2 at Etihad Stadium!
90'8- WHAT A SAVE BY MURILLO! (2-2)
In the final play of the match, Bernardo Silva appeared to have found the winner as his effort headed toward the back of the net, but Murillo produced a stunning goal-line clearance to preserve the draw.
90'+4- Yellow card in Nottingham Forest (2-2)
Matz Sels received a yellow card.
90'+1- Yates almost scores! (2-2)
After a great corner kick, Yates connected with a great header that almost put Nottingham Forest ahead within the last minutes.
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89'- Two modifications in Nottingham Forest (2-2)
Morgan Gibbs-White and Neco Williams were replaced by Morato and Ryan Yates.
82'- Modification in Manchester City (2-2)
Rayan Cherki was replaced by Savinho.
79'- Modification in Nottingham Forest (2-2)
Igor Jesus was replaced by Taiwo Awoniyi.
77'- Two modifications in Manchester City (2-2)
Phil Foden and Rayan Ait Nouri were replaced by Jeremy Doku and Abdukodir Khusanov.
75'- GOOOOOAAAAAL OF NOTTINGHAM FOREST! (2-2)
Anderson scores to tie the game again!!!
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63'- First modification for Forest (2-1)
Nicolas Dominguez was replaced by Callum Hudson-Odoi.
62'- Yellow card in Nottingham Forest (2-1)
Nikola Milenkovic received a yellow card.
61'- GOOOOAAAAAL OF MANCHESTER CITY!! (2-1)
Rodri gives City the lead with a great header!!
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59'- Yellow card in Nottingham Forest (1-1)
Murillo recieved a yellow card after a foul on Haaland.
56'- GOOOOAAAAAL OF NOTTINGHAM FOREST!!! (1-1)
Morgan Gibbs-White scores the equalizer with an incredible finish!
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48'- Great chance from Bernardo Silva (1-0)
The Portuguese midfielder showcased his trademark agility with a brilliant individual play inside the box, weaving past two defenders before unleashing a nice shot that deflected on a Forest's defender.
The second half is underway!
Manchester City and Nottingham Forest are already playing the second half!
Halftime!
The game goes to halftime!
45'- First yellow card of the game (1-0)
Ibrahim Sangare received the first yellow card of the game.
42'- Haaland nearly doubles the lead! (1-0)
Following a precise pass from Foden, Haaland had a prime opportunity to open the scoring, but Sels reacted quickly. The Nottingham Forest goalkeeper's aggressive off-the-line intervention did enough to pressure the Norwegian striker, whose final effort drifted wide of the target.
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30'- GOOOAAAL OF MANCHESTER CITY!!! (1-0)
Antoine Semenyo scores the opener of the game!!
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25'- Another try from Gibbs-White (0-0)
Following a clever pass from Dominguez, Gibbs-White unleashed his second attempt of the match, but Donnarumma was once again well-positioned to make a comfortable save.
19'- First chance for City! (0-0)
Bernardo Silva registered the first shot on target for the hosts, although the ball took a deflection off a defender and Sels gathered it without any trouble.
11'- Manchester City seize control of tempo (0-0)
Manchester City have taken the initiative, dominating both possession and the general flow of play at the Etihad Stadium.
1'- First chance by Nottingham Forest (0-0)
The first chance of the match went to the visitors, following a header from Morgan Gibbs-White that Gianluigi Donnarumma saved without any trouble.
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GAME ON!
The game between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest is underway!
Players are on the pitch!
Players from both teams are on the pitch. Everything is ready for the start of the match!
Decisive matchday in the Premier League title race
While Manchester City host Nottingham Forest in an effort to close the gap at the top, Brighton face Arsenal in a simultaneous kickoff on the south coast. The Gunners currently hold a five-point lead over the Citizens, though Pep Guardiola’s side possess a crucial game in hand.
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Today's referees
Darren England has been appointed to officiate the quarterfinal clash between Porto and Arouca. He will be joined on the field by Scott Ledger and Akil Howson, who are set to serve as the assistant referees.
Full officiating team:
Referee: Darren England (ENG)
Assistant Referee 1: Scott Ledger (ENG)
Assistant Referee 2: Akil Howson (ENG)
Fourth Official: Thomas Bramall (ENG)
VAR: Tony Harrington (ENG)
Both teams doing warm up activities!
Players from both teams have taken the field for warmups at the Etihad Stadium!
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Nottingham Forest lineup confirmed!
Forest's starting XI: Matz Sels; Ola Aina, Jair Cunha, Nikola Milenkovic, Murillo, Neco Williams; Nicolas Dominguez, Ibrahim Sangare, Elliot Anderson; Morgan Gibbs-White; Igor Jesus.
Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest will get underway at the Etihad Stadium at 2:30 PM (ET).
Manchester City and Nottingham Forest clash in 2025-26 Premier League Matchday 29
Welcome to our Premier League liveblog, where Manchester City host Nottingham Forest in Matchday 29. The Citizens aim to secure a victory that allows them to close the gap with Arsenal at the top of the table, while the visitors are looking for three vital points to distance themselves from the relegation scrap.
Stay with us for all the action and minute-by-minute updates of this exciting game!
Gianni Taina is a bilingual journalist, fluent in English and Spanish, with a specialization in soccer, the NBA, and tennis. He began his professional career in 2020 with Mundo Deportivo US, where he first established himself as a writer. Throughout his career, Gianni has covered major sports events such as the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the NBA Finals, and Grand Slam tournaments like the French Open. His ability to report on real-time events and perform well under pressure has made him a valuable member of a top-tier team of journalists. In 2024, he joined Bolavip US, where he now covers a wide range of sports, including European soccer, MLS, and the NBA.
