Manchester City and Nottingham Forest Share Points
“Still many games to play, for them [Arsenal] one less, and now it’s Newcastle,” said Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola following a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium on March 4, 2026.
The match saw City take the lead twice, first through Antoine Semenyo, who opened the scoring, and then Rodri, who restored their advantage shortly after Morgan Gibbs-White equalized for Forest with a brilliant back-heel finish.
Gibbs-White’s goal was particularly significant as it marked Nottingham Forest’s first goal in their last four visits to the Etihad Stadium since their promotion from the Championship in 2022. Elliot Anderson then leveled the match again for Forest with a stunning strike from 25 yards out.
Despite dominating possession throughout the match, Manchester City fell seven points adrift of Premier League leaders Arsenal after the draw. City still has a game in hand, which could prove crucial in the title race.
Vitor Pereira, the Nottingham Forest manager, praised his team’s performance, stating, “It was a tough game but we showed a lot of personality.” He added, “It is important; it was especially important to come here and prove to ourselves we can get points everywhere.”
Gianluigi Donnarumma, the goalkeeper for Manchester City, faced numerous challenges but managed to keep the score level despite the relentless pressure from Forest.
As the Premier League season progresses, both teams will look to build on this result. Nottingham Forest’s performance will certainly boost their confidence as they prepare for their upcoming FA Cup fifth round match against Newcastle on March 7, 2026.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any injuries or tactical changes that may arise from this match, but both teams are expected to analyze their performances closely as they move forward in the season.
