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Nottingham Forest Requests VAR Audio Following Defeat to Manchester City

Posted on December 30, 2025

Nottingham Forest has formally requested the audio from the VAR officials following their controversial 2-1 loss to Manchester City. The club is particularly unhappy with referee Rob Jones' decisions during the match, which they believe significantly affected the outcome.

Head coach Sean Dyche has expressed concerns regarding the officiating, particularly the 83rd-minute goal by Rayan Cherki, which he felt should have been disallowed due to a foul on Morgan Gibbs-White. Dyche emphasized that Gibbs-White was unlawfully impeded, preventing him from blocking the shot leading to the goal.

Moreover, Dyche highlighted the frustration surrounding a potential second yellow card for City defender Ruben Dias, underscoring the lack of decisions coming in favor of his side. The club's appeal to the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) for the VAR communication underscores their disappointment and desire for clarity.

Following this game, Forest maintains a precarious five-point cushion above the relegation zone and will need to regroup as they face upcoming fixtures. Dyche's side aims to address their performance issues to secure vital points in the league moving forward.

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