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Troy Deeney Praises Exceptional Nottingham Forest Defender for Stifling Erling Haaland in 3-1 Win Over Manchester City
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Troy Deeney Praises Exceptional Nottingham Forest Defender for Stifling Erling Haaland in 3-1 Win Over Manchester City

Nottingham Forest delivered a stunning performance to beat Manchester City 3-1, highlighted by Liam Delap's two brilliant goals. Troy Deeney has selected Forest's standout performer in his Premier League Team of the Week after he completely stifled Erling Haaland.

9 Nov 2026
Premier LeagueNottingham ForestManchester City
Enzo Maresca’s Manchester City have gone from...
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Enzo Maresca’s Manchester City have gone from...

Enzo Maresca’s Manchester City have gone from unstoppable to unrecognisable, losing three Premier League games in a row and falling six points behind Arsenal. The Italian’s first full season in charge has been derailed by a stunning 3-1 defeat at Nottingham Forest, exposing deep tactical and mental fragility just 10 matches in.

9 Nov 2026
FootballManchester CityEnglish Premier League
Nottingham Forest’s Historic Upset: How the Reds Outplayed Manchester City in a Premier League Shock
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Nottingham Forest’s Historic Upset: How the Reds Outplayed Manchester City in a Premier League Shock

Nottingham Forest delivered one of the greatest Premier League upsets in recent memory with a 3-1 victory over reigning champions Manchester City, ending the visitors’ three-match losing streak and sending shockwaves through the league. The result wasn’t just a statement of intent—it was a masterclass in defensive resilience, tactical discipline, and clinical finishing that will define the Reds’ season.

8 Nov 2026
Jair CunhaLiam DelapManchester City
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Delap Double Sinks Manchester City as Maresca Calls for Balance After Third Straight Defeat

Manchester City suffered a third consecutive Premier League defeat on Saturday, losing 3–1 at Nottingham Forest as defensive mistakes undermined their efforts to recover ground in the title race. Af

8 Nov 2026
English Premier LeagueManchester City
Manchester City’s Premier League slide deepens as Nottingham Forest deliver emphatic 3-1 victory
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Manchester City’s Premier League slide deepens as Nottingham Forest deliver emphatic 3-1 victory

A resurgent Nottingham Forest ended Manchester City’s three-game losing streak with a dominant 3-1 win at the City Ground, exposing the Premier League champions’ defensive frailties and leaving them six points adrift of Arsenal at the top. Liam Delap’s brace and Jair Cunha’s opener marked the home side’s best performance of the season, while City’s late chances fell just short of a dramatic comeback.

7 Nov 2026
ArsenalEnglish Premier LeagueManchester City
Manchester City’s early collapse at Forest exposed a tactical and physical flaw
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Manchester City’s early collapse at Forest exposed a tactical and physical flaw

Jeremy Doku admits his side’s lack of intensity and defensive frailty cost them a Premier League win against Nottingham Forest, while Enzo Maresca’s post-match analysis laid bare the errors that sealed a 3-1 defeat. Meanwhile, Cologne’s £8m signing of Reigan Heskey from City underscores the club’s transfer activity amid on-field struggles.

7 Nov 2026
BundesligaEnzo MarescaJeremy Doku
Premier League: Nottingham Forest’s Three-Match Winless Streak Extends After Frustrating Draw at Portman Road
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Premier League: Nottingham Forest’s Three-Match Winless Streak Extends After Frustrating Draw at Portman Road

Nottingham Forest’s title ambitions suffered another setback as a dominant display yielded only a point against Ipswich Town, with Gary O’Neil’s side squandering multiple chances in a 1-1 draw that leaves Oliver Glasner’s men in desperate need of results. The match exposed the club’s persistent front-of-goal woes, while Ipswich Town’s resilience kept them inside the top half.

23 Oct 2026
Breaking NewsGary O’NeilIpswich Town
Premier League Matchday 7: The Full Ranking of 20 Teams After a Weekend of Drama, Upsets, and Collapse
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Premier League Matchday 7: The Full Ranking of 20 Teams After a Weekend of Drama, Upsets, and Collapse

From Tottenham’s Champions League defiance to Monaco’s Ligue 1 meltdown, Matchday 7 delivered a rollercoaster of results. Here’s how every Premier League team performed—and where the real battles for survival now begin.

19 Oct 2026
AtalantaAtletico MadridBarcelona
Liam Delap’s Premier League Struggle Exposes the Pressure of a £50m Move
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Liam Delap’s Premier League Struggle Exposes the Pressure of a £50m Move

Nottingham Forest’s £50m signing Liam Delap has failed to score in three consecutive Premier League games, prompting sharp criticism from former striker Troy Deeney. With expectations sky-high after his record-breaking transfer, Delap’s form is now under intense scrutiny—just months after his high-profile arrival.

19 Oct 2026
Liverpool’s €60m pursuit of La Liga’s rising midfield star sparks Premier League transfer frenzy
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Liverpool’s €60m pursuit of La Liga’s rising midfield star sparks Premier League transfer frenzy

Liverpool have secured a deal for Bradley Barcola in a £120m move from PSG, while Manchester United and Arsenal escalate their bids for Barcelona’s Jules Kounde. Meanwhile, Martin Zubimendi’s five-year Sociedad contract complicates Liverpool’s summer plans, and Newcastle’s €60m signing of Matias Fernandez-Pardo reshapes their rebuild under Jaissle.

16 Oct 2026
ArsenalChelseaEnglish Premier League
Liam Delap’s 10-goal season raises England call-up questions as Nottingham Forest legend Des Walker highlights his raw potential
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Liam Delap’s 10-goal season raises England call-up questions as Nottingham Forest legend Des Walker highlights his raw potential

With Liam Delap’s 10-goal haul in the Championship already sparking debate, Nottingham Forest’s Des Walker breaks down the Manchester City academy graduate’s physical attributes and tactical role—could this be the breakthrough England needs behind Harry Kane?

6 Oct 2026
EnglandEnglish Premier LeagueFIFA World Cup
Liverpool finalise Bradley Barcola’s £120m move, Man…
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Liverpool finalise Bradley Barcola’s £120m move, Man…

The transfer market’s last gasp has delivered a masterclass in tactical pragmatism and financial audacity. Liverpool have sealed the deal for Bradley Barcola in a £120m package, a move that signals

25 Sept 2026
ArsenalChelseaEnglish Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur Target Morgan Gibbs-White as Roberto De Zerbi Seeks Attacking Spark
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Tottenham Hotspur Target Morgan Gibbs-White as Roberto De Zerbi Seeks Attacking Spark

Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a move for Nottingham Forest standout Morgan Gibbs-White to address ongoing attacking issues. As head coach Roberto De Zerbi weighs squad reshuffling, potential high-value departures and long-term targets remain in sharp focus.

16 Sept 2026
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Villa’s Rocky Start Highlights Unai Emery’s Challenge After Summer Exodus
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Villa’s Rocky Start Highlights Unai Emery’s Challenge After Summer Exodus

Aston Villa’s opening Premier League fixtures have been marred by a heavy defeat to Nottingham Forest and the loss of key talent, yet a fan poll shows unwavering belief in Unai Emery’s project.

15 Sept 2026
Football
Liam Delap Hails ‘Great Decision’ to Join Nottingham Forest After Breaking Goal Drought
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Liam Delap Hails ‘Great Decision’ to Join Nottingham Forest After Breaking Goal Drought

Liam Delap has declared his £45m move to Nottingham Forest a great decision after scoring his first goal for the club in a win over Aston Villa. The former Chelsea striker ended a goal drought stretching back to January, delivering a stylish finish to reward manager Oliver Glasner’s faith.

13 Sept 2026
ChelseaEnglish Premier LeagueFootball
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