Callum Hudson-Odoi’s late strike gave Nottingham Forest a superb 1-0 win over Manchester Metropolis as Pep Guardiola’s facet suffered a blow to their hopes of Champions League qualification.
It appeared a recreation which pitted third towards fourth on the Metropolis Floor was heading for a stalemate earlier than Hudson-Odoi managed a fantastic cross-field go from Morgan Gibbs-White, minimize inside and beat Ederson at his close to publish within the 83rd minute.
The objective sealed a momentous win for Forest, permitting them to open up a four-point hole on struggling Metropolis, who may now fall beneath Chelsea, into fifth, if the Blues win at residence to Leicester on Sunday.
Manchester Metropolis dominated possession however struggled to carve out clear probabilities, going closest when Nico Gonzalez struck Matz Sels’ right-hand publish with a stinging drive within the first half, quickly after Erling Haaland had fired narrowly vast.
Erling Haaland rues a missed likelihood towards Nottingham Forest
That early Haaland effort proved certainly one of solely two photographs from him over the course of a day through which Forest once more defended doggedly, as of their goalless draw at residence to second-placed Arsenal final trip. Their whole of 12 clear sheets this season is second solely to leaders Liverpool.
The hosts grew in perception as Manchester Metropolis continued to labour in entrance of objective within the second half, regardless of sending on Kevin de Bruyne and Omar Marmoush, and virtually broke the impasse earlier.
Hudson-Odoi was the protagonist on that event too, however his curling shot was brilliantly pushed onto the upright by a full-stretch Ederson, just for the goalkeeper’s lapse at his close to publish to permit the identical participant to attain the decisive objective quickly afterwards.
As Forest have a good time one other memorable victory, which considerably boosts their very own hopes of Champions League qualification, Metropolis are left dealing with a significant battle to qualify themselves, with Newcastle, Bournemouth, Brighton, Fulham and Aston Villa shut behind them in addition to Chelsea.
Blunt Metropolis put CL hopes in jeopardy
Nottingham Forest deserve enormous credit score for his or her defensive show. Manchester Metropolis will not be the primary facet to wrestle to interrupt them down this season. However the listlessness of their assault will fear Guardiola nonetheless.
Gonzalez hit the publish from lengthy vary however the guests’ 14 photographs in whole had been price a mere 0.85 anticipated targets, a determine which underlines how they struggled to create high-quality openings.
Ryan Yates hauls down Omar Marmoush
Their defensive points have been the main target of their poor season however all will not be effectively within the attacking third both. This was the seventh Premier League recreation this season through which they’ve mustered underneath 1.0 anticipated targets. That’s one thing which solely occurred 5 instances throughout the entire of the final marketing campaign.
Guardiola mentioned failing to qualify for the Champions League wouldn’t be the top of the world in his pre-match press convention. His facet’s points, in assault in addition to defence, recommend it’s a actuality he could but must confront.
Guardiola: We had been too sluggish to beat Forest
Man Metropolis boss Pep Guardiola:
“Tight recreation. We struggled to create probabilities however I additionally give credit score to the opponent. We managed the primary menace however our recreation was a bit bit sluggish within the closing third.
Kevin De Bruyne fires an effort over the Nottingham Forest crossbar
“To interrupt the traces you must carry it to the left and fast to the best. It was not as fast as we should always do.
“Ten video games left, within the place they’re in, it’s as a result of they’re good. Subsequent Saturday towards Brighton after which after the worldwide break we are going to see the place we’re.”
On if Ederson ought to have saved Callum Hudson-Odoi’s effort, he added: “I by no means blame a participant. I favor to reward. I’ve nothing to say.”
Nuno: We’re joyful so benefit from the second!
Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo:
“We’re joyful! Very joyful. We did a great recreation towards a troublesome crew.
“The organisation and assist had been elementary. I’m proud and joyful.
Callum Hudson-Odoi scores to present Nottingham Forest the lead towards Manchester Metropolis
“Would not change something. It’s in regards to the focus and let’s benefit from the journey collectively. Gamers are doing wonderful and the followers are giving assist. Carry on having fun with!
“This provides you the boldness that you could compete with such good gamers. It permits us to develop nevertheless it would not change. The Premier League may be very robust.
“It is vitally troublesome to cease Metropolis. It was good however there are nonetheless issues to enhance.”
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Callum Hudson-Odoi’s late strike gave Nottingham Forest a superb 1-0 win over Manchester Metropolis as Pep Guardiola’s facet suffered a blow to their hopes of Champions League qualification.
It appeared a recreation which pitted third towards fourth on the Metropolis Floor was heading for a stalemate earlier than Hudson-Odoi managed a fantastic cross-field go from Morgan Gibbs-White, minimize inside and beat Ederson at his close to publish within the 83rd minute.
The objective sealed a momentous win for Forest, permitting them to open up a four-point hole on struggling Metropolis, who may now fall beneath Chelsea, into fifth, if the Blues win at residence to Leicester on Sunday.
Manchester Metropolis dominated possession however struggled to carve out clear probabilities, going closest when Nico Gonzalez struck Matz Sels’ right-hand publish with a stinging drive within the first half, quickly after Erling Haaland had fired narrowly vast.
Erling Haaland rues a missed likelihood towards Nottingham Forest
That early Haaland effort proved certainly one of solely two photographs from him over the course of a day through which Forest once more defended doggedly, as of their goalless draw at residence to second-placed Arsenal final trip. Their whole of 12 clear sheets this season is second solely to leaders Liverpool.
The hosts grew in perception as Manchester Metropolis continued to labour in entrance of objective within the second half, regardless of sending on Kevin de Bruyne and Omar Marmoush, and virtually broke the impasse earlier.
Hudson-Odoi was the protagonist on that event too, however his curling shot was brilliantly pushed onto the upright by a full-stretch Ederson, just for the goalkeeper’s lapse at his close to publish to permit the identical participant to attain the decisive objective quickly afterwards.
As Forest have a good time one other memorable victory, which considerably boosts their very own hopes of Champions League qualification, Metropolis are left dealing with a significant battle to qualify themselves, with Newcastle, Bournemouth, Brighton, Fulham and Aston Villa shut behind them in addition to Chelsea.
Blunt Metropolis put CL hopes in jeopardy
Nottingham Forest deserve enormous credit score for his or her defensive show. Manchester Metropolis will not be the primary facet to wrestle to interrupt them down this season. However the listlessness of their assault will fear Guardiola nonetheless.
Gonzalez hit the publish from lengthy vary however the guests’ 14 photographs in whole had been price a mere 0.85 anticipated targets, a determine which underlines how they struggled to create high-quality openings.
Ryan Yates hauls down Omar Marmoush
Their defensive points have been the main target of their poor season however all will not be effectively within the attacking third both. This was the seventh Premier League recreation this season through which they’ve mustered underneath 1.0 anticipated targets. That’s one thing which solely occurred 5 instances throughout the entire of the final marketing campaign.
Guardiola mentioned failing to qualify for the Champions League wouldn’t be the top of the world in his pre-match press convention. His facet’s points, in assault in addition to defence, recommend it’s a actuality he could but must confront.
Guardiola: We had been too sluggish to beat Forest
Man Metropolis boss Pep Guardiola:
“Tight recreation. We struggled to create probabilities however I additionally give credit score to the opponent. We managed the primary menace however our recreation was a bit bit sluggish within the closing third.
Kevin De Bruyne fires an effort over the Nottingham Forest crossbar
“To interrupt the traces you must carry it to the left and fast to the best. It was not as fast as we should always do.
“Ten video games left, within the place they’re in, it’s as a result of they’re good. Subsequent Saturday towards Brighton after which after the worldwide break we are going to see the place we’re.”
On if Ederson ought to have saved Callum Hudson-Odoi’s effort, he added: “I by no means blame a participant. I favor to reward. I’ve nothing to say.”
Nuno: We’re joyful so benefit from the second!
Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo:
“We’re joyful! Very joyful. We did a great recreation towards a troublesome crew.
“The organisation and assist had been elementary. I’m proud and joyful.
Callum Hudson-Odoi scores to present Nottingham Forest the lead towards Manchester Metropolis
“Would not change something. It’s in regards to the focus and let’s benefit from the journey collectively. Gamers are doing wonderful and the followers are giving assist. Carry on having fun with!
“This provides you the boldness that you could compete with such good gamers. It permits us to develop nevertheless it would not change. The Premier League may be very robust.
“It is vitally troublesome to cease Metropolis. It was good however there are nonetheless issues to enhance.”
