In a match that was somewhat difficult to watch but carried great significance in the battle for European spots, Nottingham secured a victory in the final moments of the game with a goal from Hudson-Odoi.At halftime, we can safely say there were no real chances or notable plays worth remembering. The state in which Manchester City currently finds itself has prevented them from doing what they have done in past seasons—dominating opponents, leaving them paralyzed with no goal-scoring opportunities, while City would often have sealed the game by halftime. However, today, in this particular setup, everything looked lackluster—not just from Manchester City, but also from their opponent, who barely had any chances, if any at all.HALF-TIME | Level at the break ⚖️🌳 0-0 💛 #ManCity pic.twitter.com/mowLJENwPk— Manchester City (@ManCity) March 8, 2025 Guardiola’s team maintained possession throughout the match, but clear-cut chances were scarce. The first notable moment came in the 8th minute, when a Nottingham player made a mistake in his own half, allowing Erling Haaland to take the ball and shoot, but his effort went wide of Sels’ goal.The biggest chance for the visitors came in the 14th minute, when Nico Gonzalez fired a long-range shot that clipped the outside of the post. The only other noteworthy moment was Bruno Fernandes’ opportunity—after receiving a cross, he found himself in a promising position but struck the ball too powerfully, sending it high over the bar.Ten minutes to go in the first half, and we’re still goalless ⏱️Man City came closest to opening the scoring with Nico Gonzalez’s effort crashing into the post 😮#NFOMCI pic.twitter.com/zN1xO59yvp— Premier League (@premierleague) March 8, 2025 On the other hand, Nottingham Forest did not create any serious threats toward the opposition’s goal.A notable chance in the second half came in the 67th minute, when Callum Hudson-Odoi took a shot from a promising position. However, Ederson showcased great reflexes, managing to deflect the ball onto the post, after which it rebounded back into play. On the other hand, in the 72nd minute, Kevin De Bruyne took a shot from a crowded penalty area, but sent the ball over the bar, narrowly missing the chance to put the visitors in the lead.⚽️ GOAL: Hudson Odoi🏴 Nottingham 1-0 Manchester Citypic.twitter.com/5xKEGeBp7r— Goals Xtra (@GoalsXtra) March 8, 2025 Just when we thought the match would end goalless, Hudson-Odoi capitalized on an excellent pass from Gibbs-White and found the back of the net. The goal also falls on Ederson, who conceded in the very corner he was supposed to cover.PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 28SaturdayNott. Forest – Man. City 1-0 (0-0)/Hudson-Odoi 83/18:00: (2.05) Brighton (3.60) Fulham (3.80)18:00: (1.48) Crystal Palace (4.50) Ipswich (6.50)18:00: (1.13) Liverpool (12.0) Southampton (18.0)20:30: (2.35) Brentford (3.60) Aston Villa (3.10)23:00: (2.60) Wolverhampton (3.15) Everton (2.85)Sunday17:00: (1.22) Chelsea (7.75) Leicester (13.0)17:00: (2.65) Tottenham (3.85) Bournemouth (2.55)19:30: (5.10) Man.Utd. (3.60) Arsenal (1.80)Monday23:00: (3.25) West Ham (3.50) Newcastle (2.30)***odds are subject to change***
