Premier League: Manchester City Finally End Horror Slump After Convincing Nottingham Forest Win

Manchester City beat Nottingham Forest 3-0 in the Premier League early Thursday morning (December 5, 2024, IST) to end a seven-game winless streak. Bernardo Silva opened the scoring in the 8th minute, then Kevin de Bruyne made it 2-0 at the half-hour mark. Jeremy Doku added a third 12 minutes after the break at Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola's team last won a game on October 26, 1-0 against Southampton. Defending champions are fourth with 26 points, while Forest remain at sixth.

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Updated on: 5 December 2024 2:08 pm

English Premier League soccer Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest football gallery: Taiwo Awoniyi

EPL 2024-25: Nottingham Forest's Taiwo Awoniyi, centre, reacts after the match | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

Nottingham Forest's Taiwo Awoniyi, centre, reacts after the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

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English Premier League soccer Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest football gallery: Jack Grealish

EPL 2024-25: Man City's Jack Grealish, centre, challenges for the ball with Nottingham Forest's Eric da Silva Moreira | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

Manchester City's Jack Grealish, centre, challenges for the ball with Nottingham Forest's Eric da Silva Moreira, right, during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

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English Premier League soccer Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest football gallery: Pep Guardiola

EPL 2024-25: Man City's head coach Pep Guardiola, right, greets Kevin De Bruyne | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola, right, greets Kevin De Bruyne during a substitution at the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

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English Premier League soccer Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest football gallery: Kevin De Bruyne

EPL 2024-25: Man City's Kevin De Bruyne applauds after Jeremy Doku scored their side's third goal | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne applauds after Jeremy Doku scored their side's third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

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English Premier League soccer Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest football gallery: Josko Gvardiol

EPL 2024-25: City's Josko Gvardiol, right, and Nottingham Forest's Jota Silva challenge for the ball | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol, right, and Nottingham Forest's Jota Silva challenge for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

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English Premier League soccer Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest football gallery: Jeremy Doku

EPL 2024-25: City's Jeremy Doku, left, celebrates after scoring his side's third goal with Bernardo Silva | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

Manchester City's Jeremy Doku, left, celebrates after scoring his side's third goal with Bernardo Silva during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

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EPL 2024-25: City's Kevin De Bruyne celebrates after scoring his side's second goal with Bernardo Silva | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne celebrates after scoring his side's second goal with Bernardo Silva, right, during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

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English Premier League soccer Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest football gallery: Erling Haaland

EPL 2024-25: City's Jack Grealish, left, and Nottingham Forest's Nicolas Dominguez challenge for the ball | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

Manchester City's Erling Haaland, right, and Kevin De Bruyne, second from right, looks on as Manchester City's Jack Grealish, left, and Nottingham Forest's Nicolas Dominguez challenge for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

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English Premier League soccer Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest football gallery: Bernardo Silva

EPL 2024-25: City's Bernardo Silva, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

Manchester City's Bernardo Silva, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.