Manchester City’s Premier League title defense suffered a massive blow as they surrendered two leads to draw 2-2 with Nottingham Forest, falling seven points behind leaders Arsenal.
Pep Guardiola’s side saw their four-game winning streak snapped in a dramatic 2-2 stalemate against relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest.
Despite leading twice, City failed to secure the win, leaving them seven points adrift of Arsenal.
The result means Manchester City no longer control their own destiny in the title race, now requiring the Gunners to stumble elsewhere to bridge the widening gap at the summit.
The City manager is expected to address the defensive lapses that allowed Forest back into the contest during his post-match press conference.
With a pivotal head-to-head clash against Arsenal scheduled for March 22, the pressure has intensified on the reigning champions.
Guardiola’s reaction will be critical as he looks to motivate a squad that has suddenly lost ground in the final stretch.
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