What a revenge! Former Manchester City striker scores stunning brace against his old club
Liam Delap is making his former club regret letting him go.
Details: An incredible upset is unfolding at the City Ground, where Nottingham Forest are leading Manchester City 3-1 in the tenth round of the Premier League. The main hero of the evening is Liam Delap, who has scored twice against his former club. The match is still ongoing.
The hosts made a sensational start to the encounter. Jair Cunha opened the scoring in the sixth minute, before Delap doubled Nottingham Forest's advantage just 12 minutes later with a brilliant solo effort. Rayan Cherki pulled one back for Manchester City in the 52nd minute, giving the visitors hope of a comeback.
However, in the 73rd minute, Delap struck again. After Forest won possession, Morgan Gibbs-White drove forward and the striker finished the move with a powerful left-footed shot into the top corner, leaving Gianluigi Donnarumma helpless. The goal restored the hosts' two-goal advantage.
The situation is particularly remarkable considering that Nottingham Forest entered this match sitting 19th in the Premier League, having scored just six goals in nine games and none at home this season.
It's worth noting that Delap previously developed in Manchester City's academy before joining Nottingham Forest from Chelsea in August 2026. According to Opta, City's two-goal deficit after just 18 minutes was their earliest in a Premier League match since November 2019.
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