Match Performance Review: Player Ratings and Insights

**Gianluigi Donnarumma (6/10):**
Donnarumma made two saves during the match, successfully handling an easy free-kick from Elliot Anderson. However, he nearly conceded a goal after spilling a shot from Neco Williams, which Nicolo Savona failed to convert. He also mismanaged a cross but was fortunate to avoid further consequences.

**Matheus Nunes (5/10):**
Nunes contributed to a few offensive opportunities but was ultimately caught off guard, along with several teammates, during the equalizer when Callum Hudson-Odoi and Igor Jesus exploited his defensive lapse. Nevertheless, credit goes to the team for executing a brilliant offensive play.

**Ruben Dias (5/10):**
Dias played cautiously, receiving a booking in the first half and narrowly escaping a second yellow early in the second half. He struggled to effectively command the defense when Nottingham Forest equalized.

**Josko Gvardiol (6/10):**
Gvardiol faced challenges managing Jesus in the first half and was drawn across the box during the equalizer due to Forest’s clever play. On the positive side, his proactive attacking efforts led to an assist for Cherki’s winning goal.

**Nico O’Reilly (5/10):**
The young player faced difficulties throughout the match, struggling against Forest’s wide players. He received a booking for fouling Savona and lost track of Hutchinson, contributing to the equalizer.

**Bernardo Silva (5/10):**
Silva had minimal impact on the match and was unable to halt the onslaught from Forest in the second half.

**Nico Gonzalez (5/10):**
Gonzalez struggled to keep pace with the game’s tempo and appeared exhausted by the end, getting dribbled past by Gibbs-White during Forest’s equalizer.

**Tijjani Reijnders (6/10):**
Reijnders focused more on arriving in the box rather than controlling the midfield, which paid off as he scored; however, this left City vulnerable to Forest’s attacks during various phases of the game.

**Rayan Cherki (9/10):**
Cherki was outstanding and crucial for the team’s success. He delivered a stunning assist, was denied by a fingertip save from John Victor shortly after, and secured the three points with an unstoppable low strike.

**Erling Haaland (5/10):**
Haaland struggled to find space due to the strong presence of Nikola Milenkovic, wasting his only promising opportunity by shooting high into the stands.

**Phil Foden (7/10):**
Foden effectively collaborated with Cherki to break open Forest’s defense, only to be thwarted by a brilliant save from Victor.

**Savinho (6/10):**
Savinho added vibrancy to the attack after replacing Reijnders, testing Victor with an effort from a challenging angle.

**Nathan Ake (N/A):**
Ake substituted in for Cherki in the 89th minute to help secure the result.

**Pep Guardiola (6/10):**
Although it was his side’s weakest performance in recent weeks, Guardiola’s team managed to secure the win thanks to Cherki’s remarkable performance.