Manchester City Edge Forest 2-1: Cherki Heroics Send Pep's Men Top

Manchester City secured a 2-1 win against Nottingham Forest today, moving them provisionally to the top of the Premier League table. Rayan Cherki was the hero of the match, scoring the winner in the 83rd minute and assisting Tijjani Reijnders for City's opener. Forest had leveled through Omari Hutchinson in the 54th minute, but Cherki's late strike sealed the victory.

The French midfielder's performance was crucial, as City dominated possession but struggled to break down Forest's compact defense. Erling Haaland was largely isolated up front, but City's sustained pressure paid off with Cherki's decisive goal. Forest's Sean Dyche saw his winless streak against Pep Guardiola extended to 17 Premier League games.

With this win, City moves to 40 points, one ahead of Arsenal, who face Brighton later today. Forest remains 17th, five points clear of the relegation zone.