Forest began brightly at the City Ground and went ahead early doors.
Joško Gvardiol was dispossessed by Jair Cunha who raced through to fire home the opener for the Tricky Trees.
That boosted the mood of the home fans and they doubled their advantage as the first half developed.
Xaver Schlager won the ball from Elliot Anderson, after a mix-up with Iliman Ndiaye, and he played it into Liam Delap who finished smartly.
Enzo Fernandez put a header over and Erling Haaland had a shot cleared off the line before the half-time whistle blew.
Rayan Cherki pulled one back for the visitors after the break with a superb half volley.
The visitors pushed and pushed but it was the hosts who got the decisive goal.
Morgan Gibbs-White flew forward and played in Delap, the former Academy graduate smashing home.
The result means we’re second in the Premier League table, six points behind leaders Arsenal, as we head into the international break.
Check out our highlights package above.
City v Fulham: Tickets on general sale
Don’t miss out on our Premier League clash against Fulham with tickets now on general sale.
The game between the Blues v the Cottagers takes place at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday 21 November with a 12:30 (UK) kick-off.
Enzo Maresca’s men had an unblemished record on home soil – four wins from four games - in the Premier League before the frustrating tight loss to Brighton last time out.
So the players will be eager to return to winning ways when Álvaro Arbeloa’s Londoners head to Manchester for this one.
Supporters can purchase up to four tickets – with three additional for Season Ticket Members!
Meanwhile, hospitality is available from just £130 in City Hall, housed within our new Pep Guardiola Stand.
But there’s a range of packages available to suit all needs, whether a special occasion for a loved one or for something professional for clients.
