NOTTINGHAM, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Manchester City beat Nottingham Forest 2-1 ‌to move provisionally to the top of the Premier League table after Rayan Cherki grabbed a goal and assist away at ‌The City Ground on Saturday.

The French midfielder first threaded the pass for City's opener before striking an 83rd-minute winner from ‌a set-piece to secure their eighth straight victory across all competitions.