SportsSat, Dec 27, 2025
Cherki's Late Winner Sends Man City Top in Thrilling Forest Victory
Rayan Cherki scored a goal and assisted another as Manchester City secured a 2-1 win at Nottingham Forest, briefly moving to the top of the Premier League table.
📌Key Points
- •Manchester City defeated Nottingham Forest 2-1, with Rayan Cherki scoring the winning goal and assisting the opener.
- •The victory temporarily moved City to the top of the Premier League table, one point ahead of Arsenal.
- •Forest's Omari Hutchinson equalized after Tijjani Reijnders' early second-half strike.
- •City extended their winning streak to eight games in all competitions and six in the Premier League.
- •Nottingham Forest paid an emotional tribute to club legend John Robertson, who recently passed away.
- •Arsenal later beat Brighton 2-1 to reclaim their position as league leaders.
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