Forest started fast in the City Ground encounter and took the lead with a counter-attack goal, Joško Gvardiol dispossessed by Jair Cunha who raced through to fire home the opener.
Liam Delap doubled the advantage for the hosts as the first half developed, finishing smartly on the run after being played in by Xaver Schlager.
Rayan Cherki pulled one back for the visitors after the break with a brilliant half volley and it looked at that point that the Blues could get right back into the contest.
With City pushing for a leveller, Enzo Maresca’s men were caught with a sucker-punch, with the Tricky Trees flooding forward through Morgan Gibbs-White who played in Delap, the former Academy graduate smashing past Gianluigi Donnarumma.
The result means we’re second in the Premier League table, six points behind leaders Arsenal, as we head into the international break.
Check out our short highlights above.
City v Fulham: Tickets on general sale
Don’t miss out on our Premier League clash against Fulham with tickets now on general sale.
The game between the Blues v the Cottagers takes place at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday 21 November with a 12:30 (UK) kick-off.
Enzo Maresca’s men had an unblemished record on home soil – four wins from four games - in the Premier League before the frustrating tight loss to Brighton last time out.
So the players will be eager to return to winning ways when Álvaro Arbeloa’s Londoners head to Manchester for this one.
Supporters can purchase up to four tickets – with three additional for Season Ticket Members!
Meanwhile, hospitality is available from just £130 in City Hall, housed within our new Pep Guardiola Stand.
But there’s a range of packages available to suit all needs, whether a special occasion for a loved one or for something professional for clients.
