Manchester City secured a 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest, with Rayan Cherki contributing a goal and an assist. The win temporarily moved City to the top of the Premier League table with 40 points, one point ahead of Arsenal. Tijjani Reijnders scored City's opener, while Cherki netted the winner in the 83rd minute. Forest remains in 17th place, five points above the relegation zone. Arsenal later reclaimed the top spot with their own win.