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Latest Manchester City
match report

Manchester City created chances worth 3.8 expected goals and took nine shots on target, considerably more than the Premier League average of 1.3 xG and 4.0 shots on targer per game. Nottingham Forest only managed one shot on target.

Manchester City dominated possession, completing 740 passes to Nottingham Forest's 214. This season, Premier league teams have averaged 387 completed passes per 90 minutes.

Manchester City were aggressive out of possession, attempting five tackles in the final third, up from two final third tackles in their last game (against Crystal Palace). Nottingham Forest attempted to make one challenge in the final third.

Manchester City completed an incredible 106 successful long balls. Premier League teams have averaged just 58 this season.

Manchester City were progressive in possession, taking only 18% or their touches in the defensive third. Nottingham Forest held 53% of their possession in the defensive third.

Manchester City carried the ball a combined 1,858 yards towards the opponent's goal, while Nottingham Forest had a combined progressive carry distance of 550 yards. Man City carried the ball into the opponent's penalty area eight times, while Forest only did so once.

Julian Alvarez, our man of the match, made two key passes.

Julian Alvarez also pressed the opponent 10 times in the final third (more than any other player on the pitch) and successfuly recieved 10 progressive passes (also more than anyone else).

John Stones created some of the best chances of the game - tallying an xA of 0.7. He also carried the ball a total of 315 yards towards the opponent's goal - farther than any other player on the pitch