Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has admitted his side are conceding too many goals after suffering a third consecutive Premier League defeat, but insists there is no reason to panic.City were punished for a poor first-half performance in the 3-1 loss to Nottingham Forest, falling two goals behind before attempting to mount a comeback after the break.Speaking to BBC Match of the Day, Maresca admitted City had failed to match their opponents physically during a disappointing first half.Its quite clear first half we didnt match intensity or win duels or second balls, he said.First thing required in these games is intensity. We tried to react at 2-0 but its too late. We scored one, probably could have scored more but in transition we concede one more.Asked why his players had struggled to compete in the opening stages, the Italian admitted he was unsure.I need to analyse that. Todays game is probably the first that we lack intensity in the first 45 minutes, he explained.Second half better. Never happened before we need to understand the reason why and try not to let them happen again.Man City boss insists there is no panic despite losing streakDespite Citys recent struggles, Maresca believes his side must maintain perspective after a run of seven consecutive wins was followed by three straight defeats.The former Chelsea boss plans to use the international break to examine what has gone wrong and address the problems affecting his team.[We need to] Use the international break to understand why and try to avoid in the future, he said.Always concerned [about defeats] but we need balance seven wins in a row not happened then three in a row. Need the balance.Maresca finished with a clear message about the mood within the City camp.No panic. We need to understand but no panic. Topics Manchester City F.C. If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Nottingham Forest 3-1 Manchester City: Report, result and goals as Delap double sinks former side Mitch Fretton 7th November, 2026 WATCH: Cunha stuns Manchester City with early opener Mitch Fretton 7th November, 2026 Nottingham Forest v Manchester City: Confirmed team news and line-ups for Saturdays late game Mitch Fretton 7th November, 2026 Tip of the Day: Arsenal, Fulham and Manchester City feature in Premier League treble Mitch Fretton 7th November, 2026 Premier League Predictions: Manchester United and Chelsea frustrated but Arsenal, City and Liverpool march on Jon Fisher 6th November, 2026 Nottingham Forest v Manchester City: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch Jon Fisher 6th November, 2026
