Ten-man Man City beat Forest despite Rodri red card-ZoomTech News

Leaders Manchester Metropolis had been compelled to hold on to beat Nottingham Forest after Rodri’s pink card however nonetheless maintained their excellent begin to the Premier League season.

Rodri was proven a straight pink for violent conduct after placing his fingers round Morgan Gibbs-White’s throat as they tangled close to the nook flag, with VAR upholding referee Anthony Taylor’s determination.

Forest had been outplayed till that time, with Metropolis slicing them open with glowing assaults down the precise to attain each their targets inside the primary quarter-hour.

Kyle Walker arrange Foden to fireplace dwelling Metropolis’s opener with a high-quality first-time end, earlier than Matheus Nunes crossed from the identical flank for an unmarked Haaland to move dwelling.

The second half was a distinct story, nevertheless, with Metropolis having to dig in to guard their lead – they usually principally succeeded in maintaining Forest at arms’ size.

Clear possibilities for the guests remained few and much between, with Orel Mangala scooping one shot over and Taiwo Awoniyi off track from shut vary, earlier than Ederson denied Anthony Elanga late on.

Tempers continued to boil over within the closing minutes, with Metropolis supervisor Pep Guardiola and the house followers sad with extra of Taylor’s choices, however Metropolis nonetheless held out.

With the remainder of the highest 4 taking part in on Sunday the defending champions are actually 5 factors clear on the prime of the desk.

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