We needed it – Pep Guardiola relieved to end Man City’s winless run

Pep Guardiola’s side returned to winning ways (Martin Rickett/PA)

Pep Guardiola spoke of his relief after Manchester City finally got back to winning ways with a comfortable 3-0 defeat of Nottingham Forest on Wednesday.

The champions had descended into crisis after a run of seven games without a win – six of which were defeats and the other an embarrassing 3-3 draw after leading 3-0.