Nottingham Forest Stun Manchester City in Thrilling 2-2 Draw at Etihad

Manchester City dropped vital points in the Premier League title race after being held to a dramatic 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium on March 4, 2026.

Antoine Semenyo opened the scoring for the hosts in the 31st minute with a superb volley, giving City a deserved half-time lead. However, Morgan Gibbs-White equalized for Forest shortly after the restart with a clever backheel in the 56th minute, igniting the comeback.

Rodri restored City's advantage with a powerful header in the 62nd minute, but Elliot Anderson delivered a stunning curled equalizer in the 76th minute to secure a valuable point for the visitors. A late goalmouth scramble, featuring a heroic goal-line clearance from Murillo, denied City a winner in stoppage time.

The result leaves Arsenal seven points clear at the top with 64 points after 29 games (following their own win), while Manchester City sit on 59-61 points from 28-29 matches, depending on final tallies. Forest, battling relegation concerns, showed immense resilience against the champions.Arsenal fans erupted in celebration online, with many hailing Forest's performance as a potential title-deciding moment. City manager Pep Guardiola will rue the missed opportunity as the pressure mounts in what remains a fiercely competitive 2025/26 season.