Nottingham Forest handed Manchester City their ninth defeat of the season with a dramatic 1-0 victory in the 28th round of the 2024-25 campaign. This shock result raises serious doubts about City’s ability to retain their title.
Manchester City’s Dominance Yields No Results
As expected, Manchester City controlled possession for much of the first half, dictating play and pressing high. However, despite their dominance, they struggled to carve out clear-cut chances. Their best opportunity fell to Erling Haaland, who capitalized on a mistake by Chris Wood but narrowly missed the target with a powerful shot.
Hudson-Odoi’s Late Strike confirmed victory for Nottingham Forest
The second half followed a similar pattern, with City pressing forward but failing to break down Nottingham Forest’s resilient defense. The decisive moment came in the 83rd minute when Morgan Gibbs-White delivered a brilliant diagonal pass to Callum Hudson-Odoi on the right flank. Hudson-Odoi surged into the box and clinically slotted the ball into the near-bottom corner, sealing a famous win for Forest.
Major Shake-Up in the Premier League Standings
This crucial victory cements Nottingham Forest’s place in third, keeping their Champions League aspirations alive. Meanwhile, Manchester City’s title challenge is under serious threat, especially if Chelsea secure points against Leicester on Sunday.
Final Score:
2024-25 Premier League – Matchday 28Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester CityGoal: Hudson-Odoi (83’)
Is this the beginning of the end for Manchester City’s title hopes? Can Nottingham Forest continue their incredible run? Share your thoughts below!
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