Liam Delap scored twice against his former club as Nottingham Forest beat Manchester City 3–1 at the City Ground on Saturday, 7 November. Forest’s matchday report confirms their first home Premier League win of the season and first under Oliver Glasner, taking them to nine points before the international break.

Jair Cunha opened the scoring after winning possession high up the pitch. Delap doubled the lead following a Xaver Schlager pass and a long run. Cunha later cleared an Erling Haaland attempt off the line, preserving the two-goal interval advantage. Rayan Cherki replied after 52 minutes, but Ryan Yates hit the crossbar before Delap’s second finish made the points safe.

Opta’s report published on 7 November supplies historical context: Delap became only the second player to score twice in a Premier League game against City after previously representing them in the competition, following Nicolas Anelka for Bolton in 2006. City also suffered their third consecutive league defeat after opening the campaign with seven straight victories.

City’s official match centre confirms the result and scorers. Forest ended their wait for a home win, while City entered the break six points behind Arsenal according to Opta. Cherki’s goal changed the pressure without removing Forest’s counter-attacking threat; Delap’s later finish converted that continuing danger into a decisive third goal.

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