Liam Delap spent 10 years in Manchester City's academy before leaving for Ipswich in 2019.

His prolific form at Portman Road paved the way for a move to Chelsea, but he struggled to make an impact in west London and his career hit the buffers.

After managing just one goal in his first eight outings at the City Ground there were fears of regression, but he offered a timely reminder of the ability which persuaded Forest to shell out £50m for him with an electric display.

With his chest puffed out, Delap took the game to City's defence, driving at them with aggression, physicality and a determination to impose himself.

"When you come in with a price tag on your back everybody believes 'if you pay so much, he has to score all the goals'," Oliver Glasner said.

"He had one great season at Ipswich then lost a lot of confidence at Chelsea, so now he's getting better and better into rhythm."

It was the first time Delap has had two shots on target in a league match this season.

He scored with two of his three attempts against City (a 67% conversion), having scored just one goal from 24 shots in his first eight games (a 4% conversion).

"As a striker it's the most important thing [to score goals]," Delap added.

"The only thing you're judged on. You can play well and not score - really nice to score. Got to keep performing and improving but today I'm happy."