Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester City result - Hudson-Odoi scores late winner to boost Premier League top four hopes

Nuno Espirito Santo’s side took a huge stride towards qualifying for the UEFA Champions League with a 1-0 win against Manchester United thanks to a late strike from Callum Hudson-Odoi.

It was a tense and cagey affair in the first half, with the first shot on target for either side coming in the 42nd minute. Manchester City dominated possession and Nottingham Forest denied the visitors any space in behind thanks to their disciplined defensive structure.

The second half started in the same fashion, with Guardiola making four changes in quick succession in a bid to kickstart a City performance.

Nottingham Forest were denied the lead thanks to a sensational save from Ederson in the 67th minute, with the Brazilian keeper diving at full stretch to tip Hudson-Odoi’s vicious effort onto the post.

Hudson-Odoi would not be denied a second time though, with the 24-year-old receiving a brilliant pass from Morgan Gibbs-White before driving into the box and smashing his effort past Ederson at the near post.

City huffed and puffed in response but struggled to break down Forest’s resolute defence and left the City Ground with a defeat, sitting four points behind their opponents in fourth.

April on TNT Sports is unmissable, with four huge Premier League clashes featuring some of the biggest names in English football. Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United all take to the stage, battling for crucial points as the season nears its climax. The fixtures include Nottingham Forest hosting Manchester United as Nuno’s side battle for an unlikely UEFA Champions League spot.

Nottingham Forest's Ola Aina spoke to Lynsey Hipgrave and Rio Ferdinand after their 1-0 victory over Manchester City.

"[It's] massive for us. Obviously we knew City were hot on our tails and we needed to get a result. Thankfully we did."

Player of the Match Callum Hudson-Odoi spoke to TNT Sports' Jules Breach following today's 1-0 win against Manchester City.

"I think every game is very difficult, and we know that until the very end of the season. We're going to have to fight for every single game. I’m absolutely buzzing. I’m happy for the team. It’s not just me, it’s the whole team’s performance. We deserved the win!".

Nottingham Forest's victory sees them remain third but move four points clear of Manchester City, lifting The Tricky Trees to within three points of Arsenal in second, with The Gunners facing Manchester United on Sunday.

Forest have extended their unbeaten run at home in the Premier League to eight matches with their first victory against Manchester City in the competition since September 1995.

For City, they remain in fourth, but can now be caught by Chelsea should The Blues beat Leicester City tomorrow.

Callum Hudson-Odoi's late goal is the difference between the two sides in this battle for the top four. It was a sensational victory for Nottingham Forest, who have made it eight home matches unbeaten in the Premier League.

Almost an equaliser from Mateo Kovacic! The ball sits up lovely for him to strike on the volley and his effort is not far wide at all.

There will be a minimum of just four minutes added on at the end of this one at the City Ground!

The City Ground is absolutely bouncing after Hudson-Odoi's opener. The supporters are absolutely loving what they are seeing and why shouldn't they! Should they hold on, they'll go four points clear of City (4th) and move to within three points of Arsenal (2nd). Sensational stuff from the Tricky Trees.

Awoniyi and Morato are on for Hudson-Odoi and Wood.

Forest have taken the lead through Callum Hudson-Odoi! A fantastic goal! Morgan Gibbs-White found Hudson-Odoi with a sensational pass out to the right, Hudson-Odoi drives into the box and fires his effort past ederson at the near post.

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Sangare is on for Elanga.

Kevin de Bruyne fires his free kick straight into the arms of goalkeeper Mats Selz.

Ryan Yates is booked for a foul.

This is the brilliant save from Ederson to deny Hudson-Odoi that has kept the match at 0-0.

Kevin de Bruyne has his first chance of the game, firing over the bar.

Ryan Yates is on for Nico Dominguez.

Kevin de Bruyne and Omar Marmoush are on for Phil Foden and Savinho.

That is absolutely magnificent goalkeeping from Ederson! Callum Hudson-Odoi shifts the ball onto his right foot before unleashing an effort that looked destined for the back of the net only for Ederson to dive across brilliantly to tip the ball onto the post.

That is Forest's best chance of the match by far.