In a thrilling Premier League encounter, Nottingham Forest delivered a stunning late comeback to defeat Manchester City 2-1 at the City Ground. The victory keeps Forest's survival hopes alive while dealing a blow to City's title aspirations.
Late Drama at the City Ground
With just six minutes remaining and trailing 1-0 to Phil Foden's first-half strike, Forest looked destined for defeat. However, Chris Wood had other ideas, scoring twice in quick succession to turn the game on its head and send the home crowd into raptures.
Wood's Heroics
The New Zealand international first pounced on a defensive error in the 84th minute before heading home the winner just three minutes later. Wood's brace moves him to eight Premier League goals for the season and cements his status as Forest's talisman.
Guardiola's Frustration
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola cut a frustrated figure after the match, lamenting his side's inability to kill the game. "We had control but didn't take our chances," he said. "In this league, you pay for every mistake."
Relegation Battle Heats Up
The result lifts Forest three points clear of the relegation zone, with manager Steve Cooper praising his team's character: "The belief never left us. This could be a turning point in our season." Meanwhile, City's title hopes suffer another setback after recent dropped points against Tottenham.
Forest now prepare for a crucial clash against Sheffield United, while City must regroup before their Champions League fixture against RB Leipzig.
