Man United vs Nottingham Forest: Red Devils win 3-2 in Premier League clash
Man United vs Nottingham Forest: Red Devils win 3-2 in Premier League clash
Manchester United came from behind to beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 in a thrilling Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Saturday.
The Red Devils were trailing 2-1 at half-time after Taiwo Awoniyi and Willy Boly had given Forest the lead, but Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in the second half to earn his side a much-needed victory.
The win is United’s first in the Premier League under new manager Erik ten Hag and lifts them to seventh place in the table, two points behind fourth-placed Arsenal.
Forest started the game brightly and took the lead in the first minute through Awoniyi. The Nigerian striker latched onto a long ball over the top and fired past David de Gea.
United responded well and leveled the score in the 18th minute through Ronaldo. The Portuguese superstar headed home from a corner to score his first goal of the season.
Forest regained the lead in the 32nd minute when Boly headed home from a corner. The defender got ahead of Harry Maguire to power his header past De Gea.
United continued to push for an equalizer and they got it in the 76th minute through Ronaldo. The striker slotted home from close range after being teed up by Bruno Fernandes.
Ronaldo completed his hat-trick in the 81st minute, firing home from the edge of the box. The goal was his 18th in 29 appearances against Forest.
The win is a major boost for United and Ten Hag, who will be hoping to build on it in the coming weeks.
Here are the key moments from the match:
- Awoniyi gives Forest the lead in the first minute.
- Ronaldo equalizes for United in the 18th minute.
- Boly puts Forest back in front in the 32nd minute.
- Ronaldo scores his second goal of the game in the 76th minute.
- Ronaldo completes his hat-trick in the 81st minute.
Manager Erik ten Hag’s Reaction
United manager Erik ten Hag was delighted with the win.
“It was a tough game, but I am very happy with the result,” Ten Hag said. “The players showed a lot of character and determination to come back from two goals down. We are still in the early stages of our journey, but this is a good start.”
Looking Ahead
United will next face Leicester City in the Premier League on Tuesday. They will then travel to face Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.
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What does the result mean for United?
The win is a major boost for United and Ten Hag. It is their first win in the Premier League under the Dutchman and it lifts them to seventh place in the table.
United will be hoping to build on this result in the coming weeks. They have a tough schedule ahead of them, but they have the quality to challenge for a top-four finish.
