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Forest started quite well but fell behind first when Antoine Semenyo tucked home from close range.
Forest had to wait until the second half to restore parity and did so when Morgan Gibbs-White back-heeled the ball into the net from close range.
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The Achilles heel this season, however, has been conceding straight after scoring, and it wasn’t long before Rodri scored from a corner after shambolic marking.
Forest weren’t done though and equalised for a second time through Elliot Anderson to send the away end into raptures and fire a message to Pep Guardiola.
After the game, Nottingham Forest News rated the players out of 10 for their efforts at the Etihad Stadium.
Photo by Lee Parker – CameraSport via Getty ImagesNottingham Forest player ratings vs Manchester City Matz Sels – 5
Has to come off his line better for the second goal scored by Rodri, but did make a smart save early in the second half from Bernardo Silva.
Jair Cunha – 6
Did largely well in possession of the ball once again and isn’t afraid to pass it out from the back if the game dictates it.
Nikola Milenkovic – 6
Didn’t do too much wrong, but there does seem to be something missing from the Serbian’s game this season in comparison to last.
Murillo – 7
Not at the races really, again and far too many times he passed the ball out of play under no real pressure from a City forward. Made a superb goal-line clearance in stoppage time to preserve the point for the Reds.
Ola Aina – 5
Is struggling somewhat at the moment and although he did have some good moments against Antoine Semenyo, he also looked extremely lazy at times.
Ibrahim Sangare – 6
One of Forest’s better players on the night – again! Played some really good passes in the first half and broke play up well once he got to grips with the game.
Nicolas Dominguez – 6
Coped largely well with the City midfielder, and as ever, he buzzed around with usual tenacity, particularly in the first half.
Elliot Anderson – 8
The midfielder showed Pep Guardiola what he can bring to the table with a stunning effort to bring the scores level for a second time.
Neco Williams – 6
Not his best game by any stretch but one thing he did do was give absolutely everything for the cause which wasn’t easy against a team like City.
Morgan Gibbs-White – 7
What a goal to bring up your best-ever goalscoring campaign in a Premier League season. His backheel was remarkable and showcases that he is brimming with confidence.
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Igor Jesus – 5
Just didn’t work for him. Was never going to be easy against a team like City with Pereira setting up to play on the counter. Needs to show more when it comes to his awareness in the final third.
Substitutes
Callum Hudson-Odoi – 6
Had a lot of defending to do during his time on the pitch.
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