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Glasner glee and Delap double – win could be lift-off for Forest

Oliver Glasner's celebrations and two goals for Liam Delap bode well for a Nottingham Forest team looking to kick on after their first home Premier League win of the season.

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 9:42 PM
Glasner glee and Delap double – win could be lift-off for Forest
Key Things to Know
  • Oliver Glasner and Nottingham Forest secured their first home league win of the season, beating Manchester City 3-1.
  • Striker Liam Delap scored two goals after Jair Cunha opened the scoring for Forest.
  • Prior to the match, Forest had the Premier League's lowest shot conversion rate and ranked 19th in the standings.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Nottingham Forest secured their first home Premier League victory of the season with a 3-1 win over Manchester City at the City Ground. Liam Delap scored twice after Jair Cunha opened the scoring, prompting jubilant celebrations from manager Oliver Glasner on the touchline. Glasner praised his side's defensive passion and energy despite holding minimal possession.

The victory provided much-needed relief for Forest, who previously had the league's lowest conversion rate and sat 19th in the table. Delap, signed for £50m, had scored just once in his first eight matches before finding form against his former academy club, prompting pundit Danny Murphy to label the match a potential turning point.

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