Manchester City Beats Nottingham Forest 3-0

Kevin De Bruyne returned to the starting lineup for Manchester City, making an impactful comeback with a goal and an assist in a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, ending the team's four-match winless streak. De Bruyne expressed satisfaction with the performance, emphasizing the importance of the win after a challenging period for the team, marred by injuries, including that of key player Rodri. His contributions not only helped create Bernardo Silva's opening goal but also demonstrated his ability to maintain composure and control throughout the match. Pep Guardiola praised De Bruyne's performance, highlighting his significance to the squad. The victory allowed City to move to fourth place in the Premier League standings and provided a much-needed boost as they prepare to face Crystal Palace. De Bruyne's return is seen as vital for City's title defense ambitions as they look to close the gap on league leaders Liverpool.