Pep Guardiola's side came into the game having lost four Premier League matches on the bounce, and it was on a seven-match winless run in all competitions.

But goals from Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku earned the defending champion a much-needed victory.

De Bruyne assisted Silva's early close-range opener before doubling City's lead just after the half-hour mark, giving Matz Sels no chance with his powerful strike.

Doku rounded off a confidence-boosting display for the host in the 57th minute, finishing off a brilliant counter-attack with a fine curling shot as City earned its first win since 26 October.

City's victory saw it move back into the top four and reduce its gap behind Liverpool to nine points, while a third loss in four games leaves Forest on 22 points.