Nottingham Forest defeats Manchester City as Manchester United falls into the relegation zone

On November 7, 2026, Nottingham Forest secured a significant 3-1 victory against Manchester City at the City Ground. This result marks the third consecutive Premier League defeat for Enzo Maresca’s side, leaving them in a difficult position as the season progresses.

The victory provided a critical boost for Nottingham Forest, owned by Evangelos Marinakis, allowing the club to exit the relegation zone. Conversely, the outcome pushed Manchester United into the bottom three for the first time in 40 years. Following the conclusion of the matchday, Manchester United sits in 18th place with only 7 points from nine matches. The last time the club found itself in such a precarious position was during the 15th matchday of the 1986 season, when they were in 21st place.

Manchester United holds a game in hand and is scheduled to face Aston Villa tomorrow. The current standings reflect a historic low for the club, highlighting the pressure mounting on the team as the investigation into their poor form continues through upcoming fixtures.