Nottingham Forest beat Manchester City 3-1 for first home win
Liam Delap scored twice as Forest reached nine Premier League points and provisionally moved clear of the relegation zone.
Nottingham Forest earned their first home victory this season by beating Manchester City 3-1 at the City Ground in the Premier League’s 10th round. Manager Oliver Glasner credited disciplined defending and well-timed attacks for the result.
Jair Cunha put Forest ahead before Liam Delap added a second. City reduced the deficit, but Delap scored again to seal a victory that lifted Forest to nine points and temporarily moved them outside the relegation zone.
Glasner said City’s speed of passing and range of attacking options demanded constant concentration and intensive defensive work. He stressed that Forest also needed to push forward when opportunities arose rather than focus entirely on protecting their own area.
The manager acknowledged that Forest had little possession and had played better with the ball in other matches. He nevertheless rated the display as their best for energy and team spirit, and among their strongest for defensive organization and tactical awareness.
Glasner also credited supporters for helping the players withstand City’s pressure. He said a 3-1 victory against such opposition could not be planned, but that the commitment of the team and fans had merited the result.
