Manchester City Find Winning Formula As Nottingham Forest Go Second In Premier League

Struggling Manchester City beat Leicester 2-0 on Sunday to notch just their second win in 14 games as Nottingham Forest climbed to second in the Premier League table. Ange Postecoglou suffered the intense frustration of watching his Tottenham side concede a late goal to draw 2-2 with rejuvenated Wolves. Defending champions City travelled to the King Power drained of confidence after just one win in all competitions since late October.

Their frailties over the past two months, which resulted in nine defeats in their previous 13 games, were on display again.

But Savinho's first-half goal and an Erling Haaland header after the break earned a much-needed three points.

Leicester provided a stern test and might feel they could have got something out of the match as Facundo Buonanotte hit the post and Jamie Vardy missed a key chance at 1-0 down.

City's bid for a fifth straight title looks to be over as they are 11 points behind leaders Liverpool, who have played two games fewer.

But the result lifts them to fifth in the table and within striking distance of the top four.

Savinho opened the scoring midway through the first half with his first goal for City while Haaland secured the win in the 74th minute -- sparking wild celebrations among the City players.

"We needed it, all of us," City boss Pep Guardiola told Sky Sports. "It was not the ideal performance but hopefully the victories will give our mood a better position.

"It's important to win, it was tight, second half. We didn't have enough energy to sustain 90 minutes but hopefully in the New Year we can bounce back a bit from a bad moment."

Leicester remain rooted in the bottom three after losing their past four games under new manager Ruud van Nistelrooy.

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