In Sunday's Premier League encounter, Nottingham Forest faced a challenging 2-0 defeat against Manchester City, with Ola Aina featuring prominently on the field. The match, marked by City's dominance, added further pressure on Forest, currently positioned 17th in the league with 26 points, just one point above the relegation zone.
For Manchester City, securing this victory was crucial as it propelled them to second place in the league standings with 79 points, trailing leaders Arsenal by just one point. Pep Guardiola's squad now stands in a promising position, especially considering they have a game in hand over their title rivals.
The pivotal moments of the match unfolded with Josko Gvardiol's goal in the 32nd minute, courtesy of an assist from Kevin De Bruyne, giving Manchester City an early lead. Later in the 71st minute, Erling Haaland extended their advantage to 2-0, again benefiting from a De Bruyne assist.
Despite Forest's efforts, they were unable to match the intensity and skill of Manchester City, leaving them in a precarious position in the league standings. Meanwhile, Arsenal had earlier secured a 3-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, further intensifying the competition at the top of the table.
