Cherki reaction, Pep change and Anderson transfer audition - moments missed from Man City vs Forest

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Manchester City were twice pegged back by Nottingham Forest to drop two points in a 2-2 draw which leaves them seven points adrift of Premier League leaders Arsenal

Manchester City slipped up in the Premier League title race as Nottingham Forest twice came from behind to draw 2-2 at the Etihad.

Antoine Semenyo's first-half goal was cancelled out by an improvised Morgan Gibbs-White backheel. That roused a City response and Rodri restored the lead with a header from a Rayan Ait-Nouri corner. But back came Forest and Elliot Anderson curled home a leveller to ensure the visitors left with a point.

The result means City are seven points adrift of Arsenal with a game in hand and with the Gunners still having to come to the Etihad. But the title is now out of City's hands. Here are the moments you might have missed from the Etihad.

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Cherki reaction

City were far from their best in the first 45 minutes but they found a goal through a man who is making a habit of finding goals. Semenyo did brilliantly to finish Rayan Cherki's cross for his seventh for City since arriving in January. Cherki played a big role in the opener as he fashioned space and clipped in a cross. It was a lovely bit of footwork from the Frenchman and as Semenyo wheeled away to take the adulation of the home fans, Cherki continued his run towards the corner and out-celebrated the goalscorer with a leap into the air and a roar.

Cherki was replaced in the closing stages but it didn't stop him from being involved. Still in his full kit, he leapt to his feet and off the bench when City howled for a penalty when Rodri went down in added time. Cherki pleaded with fourth official Thomas Bramall but the Blues appeals fell on deaf ears.

Anderson audition

City are keen on bringing the England international to the Etihad in the summer and it was easy to see why on the evidence of Wednesday night. Anderson was bright, energetic and composed. With Forest chasing a way back into the game, the former Newcastle man played a one-two and eased away from Phil Foden before curling a shot beyond Marc Guehi and Gianluigi Donnarumma into the far corner.

As well as his goal, the way Anderson led his side caught the eye, while his manager Vítor Pereira was impressed. Speaking after the game, he said: "Elliot after 90 minutes and 90 minutes, today I thought maybe at 60-70 minutes I would have to do the substitution because I don't believe he will have the energy to play with the intensity that we need to play here. But in the end it was a surprise for me, he has a lot of energy and a lot of quality."

City already knew the quality he possesses and it was only reinforced at the Etihad.

Calm Pep

Guardiola is often one of the more animated managers on the sidelines but for much of the first half he stood pensive and patiently on the corner of his technical area watching and no doubt waiting for City to find their rhythm. Midway through the first half he even retreated to the dug-out. Even the opening goal from Semenyo only yielded a mild fist pump from the boss. But as the half wore on he became more involved, issuing instructions to Haaland and Nunes during a break in play shortly before the break. By the end, Guardiola was almost on his knees as City came close to a last-gasp winner.