Manchester City

Manchester City

2nd in English Premier League
Nicol: Man City looked like they can win the Premier League vs. Forest Nicol: Man City looked like they can win the Premier League vs. Forest

Steve Nicol reflects on Manchester City's performance to beat Nottingham Forest and maintain their strong position in the title race.

Andoni Iraola explains his Antoine Semenyo transfer stance as January looms Andoni Iraola explains his Antoine Semenyo transfer stance as January looms

Andoni Iraola reiterated his desire to keep Bournemouth attacker Antoine Semenyo for as long as possible after a painful 4-1 loss at Brentford.

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Guardiola on Cherki: Sometimes I want to kiss him, other times shout at him Guardiola on Cherki: Sometimes I want to kiss him, other times shout at him

Pep Guardiola speaks after Rayan Cherki's winning goal in Man City's 2-1 win against Nottingham Forest.

Pep Guardiola on Man City's Rayan Cherki: 'Moments I shout at him, moments I want to kiss him' Pep Guardiola on Man City's Rayan Cherki: 'Moments I shout at him, moments I want to kiss him'

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has endured frustration with Rayan Cherki but says this was a day he wanted to "kiss him."

Sean Dyche on brink of desperately unwanted record as Pep Guardiola curse continues Sean Dyche on brink of desperately unwanted record as Pep Guardiola curse continues

Manchester City's Premier League victory over Nottingham Forest on Saturday reinforced an unwanted record for Sean Dyche, who faced his 17th match against Pep Guardiola without a win

Michallik: Man City's title 'know-how' makes them favourites Michallik: Man City's title 'know-how' makes them favourites

Janusz Michallik discusses Manchester City's position in the title race as they maintain their winning run by beating Nottingham Forest.

Is Rayan Cherki becoming Man City's key playmaker? Is Rayan Cherki becoming Man City's key playmaker?

Janusz Michallik talks about Rayan Cherki's growing importance in Manchester City's game.

How many goals does Erling Haaland need to match Sadio Mane's Premier League total? How many goals does Erling Haaland need to match Sadio Mane's Premier League total?

How many more goals does Erling Haaland need to match the tallies of top Premier League legends?

Rayan Cherki winner helps Man City edge Forest Rayan Cherki winner helps Man City edge Forest

Rayan Cherki chose a good time to end his Premier League drought as his late strike earned Manchester City a vital 2-1 win at Nottingham Forest.

The best teams in Europe right now: Bayern, Arsenal dominate The best teams in Europe right now: Bayern, Arsenal dominate

As we celebrate the festive season, what better gift than a rerank of the best, most in-form teams across Europe's top five leagues?

Premier League Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Arsenal 18 +22 42
2 Manchester City 18 +26 40
3 Aston Villa 18 +10 39
4 Liverpool 18 +4 32
5 Chelsea 18 +11 29
6 Manchester United 18 +4 29
7 Sunderland 17 +2 27
8 Brentford 18 +2 26
9 Crystal Palace 17 +2 26
10 Fulham 18 -1 26
11 Everton 18 -2 25
12 Brighton & Hove A.. 18 +1 24
13 Newcastle United 18 0 23
14 Tottenham Hotspur 17 +3 22
15 AFC Bournemouth 18 -6 22
16 Leeds United 17 -7 19
17 Nottingham Forest 18 -10 18
18 West Ham United 18 -17 13
19 Burnley 18 -15 12
20 Wolverhampton Wan.. 18 -29 2
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
9 Erling Haaland 19 17 4
47 Phil Foden 7 15 2
4 Tijjani Reijnd.. 3 16 2

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
10 Rayan Cherki 6 12 1
9 Erling Haaland 4 17 19
11 Jérémy Doku 4 15 1