City slump again as Arsenal extend Premier League lead

Enzo Maresca’s men desperately needed a victory at the City Ground to keep pace with the in-form champions, who have taken 27 points from a possible 30, but lost 3-1. City had a mountain to climb after finding themselves 2-0 down in the 18th minute following goals from defender Jair Cunha and forward Liam Delap. The visitors were much improved after the break and Rayan Cherki cut the deficit with an emphatic strike into the roof of the net. But Delap restored Forest’s two-goal advantage in the 73rd minute, rifling home with his left foot past the outstretched hand of