Premier League – Rajon Sherky scores in Manchester City's 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest

The 18th round of the 2025/26 Premier League season continued with a key match, with Manchester City defeating Nottingham Forest 2-1 away from home thanks to goals from Reindes and Rajan Scherki.

Seven minutes into the match, Nottingham Forest created an attacking opportunity when Hudson-Odoi chipped the ball into the penalty area, but neither Gibbs-White nor Igor Jesus could reach it. In the 10th minute, Rajan Sherkhi received the ball and attempted a chip shot into the penalty area, but the ball went over the post.

In the 20th minute, Manchester City attempted a counter-attack. Rajan Scherki played a through ball to Haaland, who unleashed a powerful shot from inside the box, but it was blocked by Milenkovic. In the 25th minute, Nottingham Forest's cross was cleared, and Dominguez received the ball and attempted a shot, but it went wide.

In the 36th minute, Manchester City defender Diaz pulled down Igor Jesus while contesting for the ball and was shown a yellow card by the referee.

At the start of the second half, Nottingham Forest had a free kick opportunity. Elliott Anderson took the free kick and shot directly, but the ball was caught by Manchester City goalkeeper Donnarumma. In the 48th minute, Gwadiol organized an attack, and Rajan Scherki played a through ball into the penalty area. Reindes received the ball and fired a low shot into the net, giving Manchester City a 1-0 lead.

In the 51st minute, Laryan Sherky received the ball and surged into the penalty area before unleashing a shot, but it was saved by Nottingham Forest goalkeeper John Victor. In the 54th minute, Igor Jesus crossed from the penalty area, and the unmarked Omari Hutchinson slotted the ball home, leveling the score at 1-0 for Nottingham Forest.

In the 62nd minute, Nicolo Savona crossed the ball, and Igor Jesus received it and turned to shoot, but Diaz cleared it. In the 72nd minute, Manchester City's pass was cleared, and Haaland met the ball and shot, but his shot went high. In the 75th minute, Foden received a diagonal pass from Rajan Scherki and fired a shot while dealing with the defense, but it was saved by Nottingham Forest goalkeeper John Victor.

In the 83rd minute, Foden took a corner kick, Gwadiol headed the ball across, and then Rajan Sherkhi slotted it home, giving Manchester City a 2-1 lead over Nottingham Forest.

Manchester City ultimately defeated Nottingham Forest 2-1 away from home, achieving their sixth consecutive victory.