Diallo Strikes Late As Manchester United Held To Draw At Nottingham Forest

‎Nottingham Forest’s search for a second Premier League (PL) win of the season continues after a thrilling 2–2 draw against Manchester United at the City Ground.

‎Despite leading deep into the second half, Forest were denied by a late Amad Diallo strike, extending their winless run to nine matches since the opening weekend.

‎Casemiro Punishes Forest

‎Manchester United entered the contest as one of just three teams to have maintained a perfect record in October, and they started brightly in Nottingham. Ruben Amorim’s side, brimming with attacking intent, quickly put the hosts under pressure.

‎Benjamin Šeško, handed another start-up front, twice found himself in promising positions within the opening 15 minutes. On both occasions, the Slovenian failed to hit the target first dragging wide from a tight angle and then slicing over after being set up by Luke Shaw.

‎For Forest, attacking moments were scarce. Their frustrations were compounded when Douglas Luiz limped off early with a suspected muscular injury.

‎Elliot Anderson grew into the game and provided some creative spark, but clear-cut chances remained elusive.

‎United finally made their dominance count from a contentious corner. Casemiro rose highest to meet Bruno Fernandes’ delivery, powering a header beyond Matz Sels to notch his fifth goal involvement in eight appearances against Forest.

‎Callum Hudson-Odoi’s speculative long-range effort, easily dealt with by Senne Lammens, summed up Forest’s tame first-half performance, while United’s backline, with Shaw and Matthijs de Ligt, looked composed and disciplined.

‎Forest Explodes into Life

‎Whatever Sean Dyche said at halftime worked wonders. The Tricky Trees came out with renewed purpose and energy, pressing United deeper and faster.

‎Their persistence paid off spectacularly with two goals in just 92 seconds.

‎First, Morgan Gibbs-White connected beautifully with Ryan Yates’ floated cross, his looping header sailing over Lammens and into the net to level the score. The City Ground erupted in belief, suddenly restored.

‎Before United could regroup, Forest struck again. A teasing ball into the box caused panic, and Nicolò Savona reacted quickest, sneaking in behind slack United marking to tuck home from close range.

‎The turnaround was complete, and the home crowd could hardly believe what they were witnessing.

‎United, rattled by the sudden shift in momentum, looked vulnerable at the back. Fernandes tried to drag his side back into it, curling a low drive that struck the post.

‎Forest, meanwhile, smelled blood. Hudson-Odoi’s dazzling run down the left nearly produced a third goal, his driven shot flashing inches wide of the far post.

‎Amad Diallo Saves United

‎As the match entered its final stages, Forest began to retreat a decision that would cost them dearly. United piled bodies forward, sensing a late lifeline.

‎Their persistence paid off when Forest failed to clear a corner. The ball dropped kindly for Amad Diallo, who lashed home a thunderous left-footed volley into the roof of the net to make it 2–2.

‎It was a goal of pure instinct and composure, silencing the City Ground and rescuing a point for the visitors.

‎There was still time for late drama. Amad came agonizingly close to a winner, only to see his shot blocked on the line by Murillo. Forest, clinging on, eventually secured a share of the spoils a result that felt more like a missed opportunity than a success.