Glasner glee and Delap double - win could be lift-off for Forest

What the report says

Nottingham Forest earned their first home Premier League win of the season with a 3-1 victory over Manchester City, a result BBC Sport said was greeted with visible emotion from manager Oliver Glasner. The report described Glasner as especially animated after Forest’s goals, while noting that the win may mark a turning point after a difficult opening run at the City Ground. The match took place on Saturday and came just before the international break.

BBC Sport reported that Forest had generated plenty of chances this season but struggled badly for finishing, with low conversion numbers and a points tally that had lagged behind their underlying performances. Against City, however, Forest converted their opportunities and scored more in one match than in their previous six home league games combined. Glasner said the team’s energy, discipline and defensive organisation stood out, even if they had less of the ball than in some earlier matches.

Liam Delap was central to the victory, scoring twice after a quiet spell since his move to Forest. The article noted that the striker, who joined after earlier spells in City’s academy, Ipswich and Chelsea, had gone into the game under pressure because of his price tag and modest goal return. His two-goal performance was presented as a possible confidence boost and a sign he could become a key player for Forest if he maintains fitness and form.