Live Upload: Man City 3-0 Nottingham Forest LIVE as Silva, De Bruyne & Doku lift Pep Guardiolaʼs mood

After a tough few weeks for Pep Guardiola’s team, Manchester City bounced back in style, delivering a commanding 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at the Etihad. Goals from Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne, and Jeremy Doku secured the win, putting an end to City’s dismal run of form. Here’s how it all unfolded.

First Half: City Back in Business

Right from the first whistle, City looked like their old selves. In the 7th minute, Bernardo Silva tapped in a header from De Bruyne’s clever assist to put the home side ahead. Josko Gvardiol’s high positioning caused issues for Forest, but it also created opportunities for City in attack.

Kevin De Bruyne doubled the lead in the 31st minute after combining brilliantly with Doku. Forest had their moments, with Chris Wood coming close to leveling, but a misfired shot summed up their night.

Second Half: Doku Seals the Deal

Jeremy Doku turned on the style in the 57th minute, curling a beauty into the bottom corner. This goal capped off a fantastic night for City’s attack and lifted the mood of fans who had grown weary of recent results. Pep’s passionate coaching on the sidelines, especially towards Erling Haaland, showed his commitment to ironing out any complacency.

Nottingham Forest fought hard, with Morgan Gibbs-White stirring up trouble, but they couldn’t break City’s dominance.

Key Performers? 

Kevin De Bruyne: The heartbeat of the team, with a goal and an assist, reminding everyone why he’s City’s talisman.

Jeremy Doku: His speed and finishing were key to City’s third goal, a reminder of his growing importance.

Josko Gvardiol: Though occasionally caught out defensively, his high-risk, high-reward play contributed significantly to the first goal.

Pep Guardiola’s Take

Pep was visibly more relaxed after the final whistle, saying, “We needed this. The players showed character after a tough period. Kevin makes everyone around him better.”

What’s Next for City?

The victory lifts City back into the top four, reigniting their Premier League campaign. With injuries to John Stones and Mateo Kovacic still a concern, Guardiola will hope to maintain this momentum in upcoming fixtures.

For Nottingham Forest, the fight continues as they aim to stay competitive in a challenging league.

Final Thoughts: After seven winless games, City fans can breathe a sigh of relief. A three-goal performance, a clean sheet, and the return of De Bruyne—this is the Manchester City we all know.