EPL: Delap Scores Twice as Nottingham Forest Beat Man City 3-1

Liam Delap scored twice against his former club as Nottingham Forest stunned Manchester City 3-1, handing Pep Guardiola’s side another league defeat.

Damilare Adebayo · November 7, 2026 · 0

Nottingham Forest secured an impressive 3-1 victory over Manchester City on Saturday, November 7, 2026, with Liam Delap scoring twice to condemn his former club to a third consecutive Premier League defeat.

The match, played at the City Ground, saw Forest take advantage of defensive mistakes to claim all three points and move out of the relegation zone.

Jair Cunha opened the scoring in the sixth minute after capitalising on an error by Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol.

Forest doubled their advantage in the 18th minute through Delap, who produced an impressive individual run before firing past City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Manchester City struggled to contain Forest’s counterattacks in the first half, despite enjoying more possession and creating opportunities through their attacking players.

City responded shortly after the restart when Rayan Cherki scored a powerful volley in the 52nd minute to reduce the deficit to 2-1.

The visitors increased the pressure in search of an equaliser, but Forest remained dangerous on the counterattack.

Delap eventually restored Forest’s two-goal advantage in the 73rd minute, finishing a move initiated by Morgan Gibbs-White to complete his brace and secure the home side’s victory.

The result was particularly significant for Delap, who came through Manchester City’s academy before moving on to pursue his senior career elsewhere.

Forest manager Oliver Glasner celebrated enthusiastically as his side recorded a crucial victory after a difficult run of results.

The defeat marked Manchester City’s third successive loss in the Premier League, increasing pressure on manager Enzo Maresca and damaging the club’s title ambitions.

City remained six points behind league leaders Arsenal following the result, while Forest climbed out of the relegation zone.

The victory gives Forest renewed confidence heading into the international break, while Manchester City face further questions about their defensive organisation and recent decline in form.