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Maya Jama's Support for Ruben Dias: A Day at the Away End

Maya Jama recently accompanied her boyfriend, Ruben Dias, to an away game as Manchester City secured a 2-1 victory against Nottingham Forest. Read on to learn more about her experience, the match highlights, and City's impressive winning streak.

Maya Jama's Support for Ruben Dias: A Day at the Away End

Maya Jama got a taste of a Manchester City away day as she watched boyfriend Ruben Dias take on Nottingham Forest on Saturday. The Love Island presenter cheered on the Portugal international from the away section of City Ground as Pep Guardiola's men secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory in the Premier League. The 31-year-old clearly enjoyed her day out, describing it as a "whole different experience".The couple went public with their relationship earlier this year, with the pair appearing to be very loved up right now. The TV personality has attended multiple City games when Dias has played over the past 12 months but they tended to be at the Etihad. This weekend, however, she made her away end debut with City supporters as the Premier League title chasers beat Forest on their own patch.  Alongside posting a photo and video after full time, she wrote on Instagram: "Was a whole different experience being in the crowd at an away game."InstagramCity showed grit and determination to claim all three points against Forest, with Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki getting on the scoresheet in the victory. That win took their winning streak to eight games in all competitions, prompting manager Guardiola to say City would have lost a game like this last season - when they finished third and were a long way behind league champions Liverpool.He said: "It's more important how you suffer, how you defend, accept you're not playing good and can be better and be in the game, otherwise there is no chance. That game last season was lost 10 for 10. For a long time the team has wanted to do it and it's the last game of the first leg of the season, so it's good to finish with an important three points. They are three points but a massive three points mainly for the quality of the opposition. Sean Dyche has created a proper team - this team a few months ago were fighting for the Champions League. It's a top side. I know the momentum is not good but it does not change the quality of the side."There wasn't a huge amount of fanfare when City signed Cherki from Lyon for an initial fee of £30.5 million ($41m) earlier in the summer, but he is on a roll for the Manchester outfit right now. Indeed, since the start of November, only team-mate Erling Haaland (eight goals and three assists) and Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes (three goals and six assists) have been involved in more Premier League goals than Cherki (one goal and seven assists). The 22-year-old has also provided more assists than any other player across the big-five European leagues (Premier League, Ligue 1, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga) in that period (seven). The France international told BBC Match of the Day, "We knew coming to Nottingham, it was very complicated because Forest is a very good team. We are very proud to win the game. I know my qualities. I gave a good pass for Tijjani Reijnders and it was a very good finish. I'm very proud of the team because today is a big win. When you come here, you know the team of Nottingham Forest is a big team with a lot of good players. I'm very proud to score for my team because the season is so long and we need all the points. All the time I want to score goals, but it is not my role. Erling is here for that! I want to give my team-mates a good pass and I am very proud of that."Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reportingCity, who sit two points behind league leaders Arsenal in second, begin 2026 with a tough 1 January trip to Premier League newcomers Sunderland, who are unbeaten at their own ground this season. Guardiola's team could go top of the table if third-placed Aston Villa emerge victorious again against the Gunners on Tuesday.

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Maya Jama's Away Day Experience

Maya Jama, known for her role as a Love Island host, showed her support for Ruben Dias from the away end at City Ground during Manchester City's match against Nottingham Forest. The couple, who went public with their relationship earlier this year, seemed to be in high spirits as City secured a hard-fought 2-1 win. This marked Maya's first time attending an away game with City supporters, describing it as a 'whole different experience' on Instagram.

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Manchester City's Gritty Victory

Manchester City displayed resilience and determination in their win against Nottingham Forest, with Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki finding the back of the net. This victory extended City's winning streak to eight games across all competitions, showcasing their improved form under manager Pep Guardiola. Guardiola praised the team's ability to grind out results compared to the previous season, highlighting the progress they have made.

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Rayan Cherki's Impact

Despite not grabbing headlines upon his arrival, Rayan Cherki has been a key contributor for Manchester City recently. The young talent has been directly involved in several goals and assists, proving to be a valuable asset for the team. Cherki's performance against Nottingham Forest further solidified his importance in City's squad and his capabilities as a playmaker.

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Upcoming Challenges for Manchester City

As Manchester City sits closely behind league leaders Arsenal, they face a challenging start to the new year with a trip to face Sunderland. Guardiola's side aims to maintain their momentum and potentially climb to the top of the table. The upcoming matches will test City's consistency and determination as they navigate the competitive Premier League landscape.

Published on Dec 28, 2025