Antoine Semenyo scored a first-half opener with a right-booted volley, his sixth goal in 12 appearances for Manchester City. At halftime, Manchester City led 1-0, the same as Arsenal at Brighton. Morgan Gibbs-White canceled out Antoine Semenyo's first-half opener seven minutes before Rodri's goal.
Rodri scored a header in the 62nd minute to give Manchester City a 2-1 lead. Rodri's goal was his first league goal in 22 months. Phil Foden allowed Elliot Anderson to run off him, leading to Anderson's equalizing goal for Nottingham Forest 14 minutes after Rodri's goal.
Elliot Anderson curled a sublime equalizer beyond Gianluigi Donnarumma from range. Manchester City failed to find a match-winner and did not win the game. The final score of the match has not been confirmed.
Erling Haaland was back from injury after a one-game absence, though the specific injury he had is unknown. Phil Foden was recalled for a first league start after being benched for two games. Nico O'Reilly was missing after 'feeling uncomfortable' in training, according to Pep Guardiola.
Vítor Pereira dropped Callum Hudson-Odoi and Omari Hutchinson from the starting XI, replacing them with Jair Cunha and Nicolás Domínguez. Manchester City now have nine games to play, Arsenal have one less. Arsenal won at Brighton, giving them an advantage in the title race.
The current standings in the Premier League title race are unclear.