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Match Summary and Highlight Reel: Nottingham Forest, with 10 players due to Joe Worrall’s sending-off, saw a two-goal lead slip as Manchester United roared back to win 3-2. Initial strikes from Taiwo Awoniyi and Willy Boly had put Forest in a commanding position at Old Trafford, but a resilient Manchester United side turned the tide with goals from Christian Eriksen, Casemiro, and Bruno Fernandes.
Astonishingly, within the first four minutes, Nottingham Forest stunned Manchester United with early goals from Awoniyi and Boly, putting Steve Cooper’s team on the path to what seemed like a certain away victory. However, Christian Eriksen’s goal revived Manchester United’s hopes just before halftime, setting the stage for an exhilarating second half.
The momentum shifted dramatically as Casemiro leveled the score, and Joe Worrall’s red card for a foul on Bruno Fernandes proved pivotal. With the numerical advantage, Manchester United capitalized, and Fernandes converted a penalty awarded after Marcus Rashford was fouled by Danilo. The dramatic turnaround secured a remarkable 3-2 triumph for Erik ten Hag’s squad.
In the aftermath of the enthralling match, Manchester United’s head coach expressed his sentiments, saying, “Despite the disastrous start of conceding two goals and committing mistakes, I am immensely satisfied with the team’s comeback. The squad exhibited tremendous spirit and vigor, finding a way to secure the victory.”
Manchester United Lineup: Onana (6), Wan-Bissaka (7), Varane (4), Martinez (5), Dalot (5), Casemiro (7), Eriksen (7), Fernandes (7), Antony (7), Martial (6), Rashford (7). Substitutes: Lindelof (6), Sancho (7), McTominay (n/a).
Nottingham Forest Lineup: Turner (6), McKenna (6), Worrall (5), Boly (7), Aurier (6), Danilo (6), Yates (6), Aina (6), Johnson (7), Awoniyi (7), Gibbs-White (7). Substitutes: Niakhate (6), Kouyate (6), Wood (n/a), Elanga (n/a).
Player of the Match: Taiwo Awoniyi.