Manchester City Maintain Perfect Record Despite Red Card in Nottingham Forest Win

Premier League Leaders Extend Winning Streak to Six Matches

Foden and Haaland Strike for 10-Man City

Manchester City successfully navigated a challenging match against Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium, emerging with a hard-fought 2-0 victory to continue their immaculate Premier League record this season. Despite a red card shown to Rodri in the first half, the league leaders displayed resilience and determination to secure their sixth consecutive victory.

Phil Foden opened the scoring in the fifth minute, capitalizing on a Forest defensive lapse and slotting the ball past Dean Henderson. Erling Haaland doubled City's advantage just 10 minutes later, converting a penalty after he was brought down in the area by Joe Worrall. The red card to Rodri in the 34th minute for a reckless challenge on Forest's Brennan Johnson presented a significant obstacle for City, but they responded admirably.

Nottingham Forest, despite being reduced to 10 men themselves for the sending-off of Ryan Yates in the second half, fought valiantly to get back into the game but couldn't break down City's resolute defense. The result extended City's lead at the top of the Premier League table, with rivals Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur both suffering defeats over the weekend.

This marked only the third visit to the Etihad Stadium for Nottingham Forest to face Manchester City. In 2009, they emerged victorious in an FA Cup tie, but in 2019, City secured a comprehensive 6-0 victory in the Premier League fixture.