Manchester City lost 1‑3 to Nottingham Forest in their third consecutive Premier League match, extending a run of defeats that has left the club six points behind leaders Arsenal. The match, played at the Etihad Stadium, saw City’s opponents score early, with a goal from Sherki in the 52nd minute. In the 73rd minute, Nottingham Forest’s Delap added a third, securing the win. The defeat follows a ruling issued more than a month ago that found Manchester City guilty of 114 breaches of financial fair play regulations. The club’s loss to Forest is their third in a row, and their position in the league table has slipped further behind the title‑contending Arsenal. Earlier in the day, the team managed by Michael Arteta recorded a 1‑0 victory over Hull City, a result that helped the club maintain its position in the upper half of the table.