Ange Postecoglou’s tenure as Nottingham Forest manager came to an abrupt end after just 39 days in charge, following a 3-0 home loss to Chelsea. The Australian coach’s dismissal was confirmed shortly after the final whistle, with Forest announcing that he had been “relieved of his duties as head coach with immediate effect” due to a series of disappointing results and performances. This makes Postecoglou the shortest-serving permanent Premier League manager to be sacked mid-season.
In contrast, Manchester City, led by Pep Guardiola, bounced back from their recent slump and took the top spot in the Premier League table. Erling Haaland was instrumental in City’s 2-0 win over Everton, scoring both goals in the second half. Haaland’s impressive form has seen him score 23 goals in 13 games for club and country this season. With this win, Manchester City moved top of the table with 16 points, edging Arsenal on goal difference.
The win was a significant boost for City, who had been struggling to find form in recent weeks. However, with Haaland leading the charge, they look set to challenge for the title. Meanwhile, Forest’s woes continued as they slipped into the relegation zone, leaving them searching for their third manager of the season.
