Nottingham Forest Stuns Manchester United with Historic Win at Old Trafford
Nottingham Forest secured a remarkable 2-1 victory against Manchester United, marking their first win at Old Trafford in almost 30 years. The match was a mix of defensive mistakes from United and Forest’s clinical ability to capitalize on them.
As the second half kicked off, Nottingham Forest wasted no time, scoring twice in just seven minutes. The first came when Morgan Gibbs-White’s shot from the edge of the penalty area caught Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana off guard. Onana dove right, expecting a low shot, but the ball unexpectedly curled left and slipped into the net.
United’s defensive woes continued moments later. A miscommunication between Onana and defender Matthijs de Ligt allowed Chris Wood to pounce on a looping header, with the ball bouncing past both players and into the net, leaving Lisandro Martinez unable to clear it. The goal sent United fans into despair as the frustration mounted.
Manchester United managed to pull one back in the 61st minute thanks to a sharp strike from captain Bruno Fernandes, reigniting hopes of a comeback. United pressed harder after that, but despite manager Ruben Amorim’s five substitutions to bring fresh legs to the field, they couldn’t find an equalizer. The match ended with Nottingham Forest celebrating their unexpected triumph.
This defeat adds to Manchester United’s struggles, as they now face back-to-back losses in the Premier League, following a tough defeat to Arsenal just days earlier.
