Sportivo Ameliano Overview

Jeremy Doku has offered a frank assessment of Manchester City's performance following their disappointing 3-1 defeat at Nottingham Forest. The Belgian international believes a lacklustre opening period left the Premier League champions with too much work to do at the City Ground.

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has called for a calm and measured response from his squad after their early-season momentum evaporated during a disappointing trip to the East Midlands. The Etihad giants saw their difficult run extend to three consecutive top-flight losses following a 3-1 defeat at Nottingham Forest on Saturday afternoon.

Manchester United have officially slumped to their lowest point in four decades after being dragged into the Premier League relegation zone on Saturday. A shock result elsewhere in the division has left Michael Carrick's side facing the very real prospect of sitting bottom of the table by the time they kick off their next fixture.

Danny Murphy has accused Manchester City of arrogance after their 3-1 defeat at Nottingham Forest, as the dream start to Enzo Maresca's reign unravelled further. Seven straight wins have now been followed by three successive Premier League losses, and Steve Stone was just as scathing about a disjointed back line that was repeatedly exposed at the City Ground.