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Updated August 26, 2023

Crazy Comeback: Man United beat Nottingham Forest

TL;DR

Despite conceding two goals in just four minutes, Man United thrashed the Forest and earned a dramatic victory by a 3-2 margin at Old Trafford.

Crazy Comeback: Man United beat Nottingham Forest

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What a crazy comeback Manchester United have made against Nottingham Forest! Despite conceding two goals in just four minutes, Manchester United thrashed the Forest and earned a dramatic victory by a 3-2 margin at Old Trafford. With this madness victory, Man United have extended their unbeaten run to 31 matches at Old Trafford.

As it happened

After a disappointing defeat against Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United welcomed Nottingham Forest today at Old Trafford. Man United's boss Erik Ten set up the team formation with 4-2-3-1, where he made two changes. The injured Mason Mount and Luke Shaw were replaced by Christian Eriksen and Anthony Martial in this game. Martial played up front, Marcus Rashford on the left and Antony on the right. Besides, Forest boss Steve Cooper played his team in a 3-4-2-1 formation, using three CBs with two wing backs. However, Nottingham Forest stunned the home team in front of thousands of fans. The visitors took an early lead with a brilliant counterattack. Striker Taiwo Awoniyi found the back of the net in just two minutes of the game to stun the home side. Manchester United were desperate to return this one, but conceded another goal within two minutes. This time, Forest defender Willy Boly found the net with a powerful header. Therefore, the home side had gone two goals down in just four minutes of the game. Man United's fans had become silent, while the team never gave up hope. Despite conceding two goals early, Man United showed an undying mentality and made a brilliant response. They tried to keep control of the ball and created chances after chances. Therefore, the first goal for Manchester United came in the 17th minute. Christian Eriksen netted the ball from Marcus Rashford's cross. This goal gave a lifeline at Old Trafford as the fans started cheering up. In the first 20 minutes, Man United kept 80% of the possession against the Forest. However, the Red Devils couldn't score more in the remaining minutes of the first half despite their best efforts. Therefore, the home side went to the break with a goal deficit. Returning from the break, Man United became more aggressive. They didn't have to wait much to find the net in the second half. Manchester United's Brazilian midfielder Casemiro made it level as he scored the equalizer in the 52nd minute for Manchester United. Getting the equalizer, Man United seemed unstoppable. They created so many chances after 60 minutes. However, Nottingham Forest became ten men's team when Danilo was sent off in the 67th minute. Manchester United started dominating against the 10 men's team and earned a important penalty kick in the 76th minute, from where captain Bruno Fernandes scored the winner. That is how Manchester United made a dramatic comeback and earned a full three points at Old Trafford.

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