Pep's praise for 'brilliant' Blues despite result

THE VERDICT: FOREST 1 CITY 1

- SIMON BAJKOWSKI

PEP Guardiola was content that City did so many things right against Nottingham Forest on a rare off-day for Erling Haaland.

The Norwegian had already plundered 32 goals this season in all competitions, three including against Forest at the Etihad, but missed a sitter and inexplicably fell over looking for a penalty when through on goal.

The Blues led 1-0 for 40 minutes but fell apart late on to allow the home side to score a late equaliser that cost the champions two points.