Forest’s Lightning Start Rocks United
Nottingham Forest shocked Manchester United with an early goal from Nikola Milenkovic, heading home a corner in just the second minute. This marked the third consecutive corner goal conceded by United, highlighting their defensive frailties.
United’s Fightback Falls Short
Rasmus Hojlund brought United level in the 18th minute after capitalizing on a rebound from Alejandro Garnacho’s shot. However, Forest regained control with Morgan Gibbs-White’s stunning strike shortly after halftime, followed by Chris Wood’s header in the 54th minute to make it 3-1.
Fernandes’ Strike Not Enough
United captain Bruno Fernandes reignited hope with a superb shot from just outside the box, assisted by Amad Diallo. Despite the effort, United couldn’t complete the comeback, leaving them with their second Premier League loss in a row.
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Reality Bites for Amorim
New manager Ruben Amorim’s bright start at United has dimmed, with the team now languishing in 13th place. After consecutive losses to Arsenal and Forest, Amorim admitted that the club faces a long road to recovery.
Forest Soars to Fifth
The win propels Nottingham Forest to fifth in the Premier League table, solidifying their impressive form this season.
