Sat Dec 07 18:32:33 UTC 2024: ## Man City Ends Winless Streak, But Injury Concerns Remain

**London, Dec 7, 2024** – Manchester City snapped a seven-game winless run with a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest on Wednesday, ending the worst streak of manager Pep Guardiola’s career. The win, however, came at a cost, with injuries to defenders Nathan Ake and Manuel Akanji adding to the team’s woes.

Guardiola expressed relief at the victory, stating that the club and players desperately needed the win, but cautioned that it was just one game. The team’s struggles have been compounded by the season-ending knee injury to Ballon d’Or winner Rodri.

The return of Kevin De Bruyne to the starting line-up after a September injury absence proved crucial. De Bruyne assisted Bernardo Silva’s opening goal and scored himself. Jeremy Doku added a third in the second half.

While City celebrated the win, the injury situation remains precarious. Ake and Akanji are unlikely to feature in Saturday’s match against Crystal Palace, though Phil Foden may return after recovering from bronchitis. The upcoming game against Crystal Palace will be a crucial test of City’s ability to build on their hard-fought victory and overcome their injury crisis.

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