"However, City twice felt they should have had a penalty, once when Erling Haaland tried to round goalkeeper Matz Sels, and another when Rodri collided with Anderson when dragging a shot wide in a frenetic ending. Referee Darren England decided neither was a spot-kick, and the VAR opted not to advise him to go to the pitch-side monitor."
"The draw puts an end to City's seven-match winning run at home across all competitions, with this match also the first time they have conceded at least two goals at the Etihad since November 2025 (versus Leeds United), ending a run of 12 consecutive matches conceding one goal or fewer."
"City led 1-0 at half-time, meaning they have now led at the break in each of their last 11 home Premier League matches, their second-longest run of consecutive half-time leads at home in the competition, only behind a run of 12 between May 2023 and January 2024."
Manchester City drew 2-2 with Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium in a competitive match. Antoine Semenyo and Rodri scored for City, while Morgan Gibbs-White and Elliot Anderson responded for Forest. City believed they deserved two penalties: one when Haaland attempted to round goalkeeper Matz Sels, and another when Rodri collided with Anderson while shooting wide. Referee Darren England and VAR did not award either penalty. Guardiola refused to comment on the decisions. The draw ended City's seven-match home winning run and marked their first match conceding two goals at the Etihad since November 2025. City created late chances but could not find a winner, leaving them seven points behind leaders Arsenal with a game in hand.
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