The defeat suffered by Manchester City at the hands of Arsenal did not dampen their overall performance in the league. Manchester City had already accumulated enough points to secure the league title before the match, so the loss did not affect their position at the top of the table.
On the other hand, the defeat had positive consequences for Forest. Forest, a team struggling to avoid relegation, benefitted from Arsenal's win as it ensured their safety for the season. The loss suffered by Manchester City meant that Forest did not have to worry about other results or rely on other teams' performances to secure their place in the league for the next season.
Overall, the significance of the match between Arsenal and Manchester City in terms of the league title race is Forest's survival in the league.
