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Cherki's late goal propels Man City back to Premier League summit
27 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Rayan Cherki scored a late winning goal to put Manchester City ahead.
- Nottingham Forest had equalized after Tijjani Reijnders opened the scoring.
- City have now won their last eight matches across all competitions.
Manchester City has reclaimed the top spot in the Premier League following a dramatic late 2-1 victory against Nottingham Forest. Rayan Cherki was the hero for City, netting the decisive goal in the 83rd minute to secure all three points. The win puts them one point ahead of title rivals Arsenal.
Forest had shown resilience, with Omari Hutchinson cancelling out Tijjani Reijnders' second-half opener. The home side, playing their first home game under Sean Dyche, were unable to hold on despite a strong defensive performance in the first half. This defeat marks their second consecutive loss.
With this latest triumph, Manchester City continues their impressive form, having now won their past eight games in all competitions. Their ability to secure crucial late wins underscores their status as strong title contenders.
