Manchester City fall behind Arsenal in title race after 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest

Teams observed minute of silence for football player Christian Atsu who died in earthquake in Türkiye

By Emre Asikci

ISTANBUL (AA) - Manchester City fell behind Premier League leaders Arsenal after being held to a 1-1 draw by Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Bernardo Silva broke the deadlock for the City in the 41st minute, with Nottingham Forest’s Chris Wood leveling the match in the 84th minute at City Ground.

Manchester City collected 52 points, two points behind leaders Arsenal, who have a game in hand.

Before the start of the game, the Premier League clubs observed a minute of silence for football player Christian Atsu, who was found dead in southern Türkiye under the rubble of a building, after last week’s twin earthquakes.

Atsu, who joined Atakas Hatayspor last year, previously made appearances for Premier League sides Everton, Chelsea, and Newcastle United.

- Saturday's results:

Chelsea - Southampton: 0-1

Brighton - Fulham: 0-1

Wolverhampton - Bournemouth: 0-1

Everton - Leeds United: 1-0

Brentford - Crystal Palace: 1-1

Newcastle United - Liverpool: 0-2

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