Manchester City are 19 games unbeaten in the Premier League
Manchester City overcame Nottingham Forest 2-0 to maintain their charge in the Premier League title race. Pep Guardiola's side dictated the show once again to go 19 matches unbeaten. Manchester City, who have a game in hand, are separated by one point to remain second behind Arsenal. Josko Gvardiol scored in the 32nd minute before Erling Haaland added a second goal (71'). Here's more.
Decoding City's unbeaten run and the title race
Man City are unbeaten in 19 Premier League matches since a 1-0 defeat against Aston Villa back in December 2023. They have won 15 matches in this period in addition to drawing four. After 34 matches, Manchester City have 79 points (W24 D7 L3). They are one point behind Arsenal, who have 80 points after 35 matches. Manchester City's goal difference is +50.
On a run!
Man City get the job done
Man City went ahead as defender Gvardiol scored with a powerful near-post header from Kevin De Bruyne's inswinging corner. The goal came while Forest's Neco Williams was off the pitch receiving treatment for an injury, which subsequently forced his substitution. Haaland, who came on as a substitute, scored from another De Bruyne assist to help his side win.
Haaland races to 57 Premier League goals
Making his 62nd Premier League appearance, Haaland owns 57 goals in addition to 13 assists. In the ongoing season, Haaland has smashed 21 goals and five assists. Overall, Haaland has 84 goals in all competitions for Man City, including 32 this season.
De Bruyne races to 110 Premier League assists
De Bruyne now owns 110 Premier League assists from 256 matches (G68). The in-form Belgian eight league assists this season (G4). Across all competitions this season, De Bruyne has raced to 15 assists.
300th match for Guardiola in the Premier League
Guardiola managed his 300th Premier League match. He owns 221 wins in addition to 41 draws and 38 losses. Man City have scored 741 goals under the Spaniard, besides letting in 247. Guardiola owns 704 points which is the highest among managers after 300 Premier League games. Jose Mourinho is next with 189 wins from his first 300 Premier League matches as manager.