Manchester United suffered a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday night. The match saw Forest extend their winning streak under new manager Nuno Espirito Santo, following their victory over Newcastle in his first game in charge.
The hosts opened the scoring with Nicolas Dominguez grabbing his first Premier League goal. Marcus Rashford managed to equalize for Manchester United, but Morgan Gibbs-White’s late strike secured all three points for Forest.
The defeat means United have now won just one of their last five league games, losing ground on the top four spots. Manager Erik ten Hag will need to address the team’s form to ensure they remain contenders for the remainder of the season.
Player ratings for both teams have been provided by Mail Sport:
Nottingham Forest: Turner 6; Montiel 7, Niakhate 7, Murillo 6.5, Aina (Toffolo 87); Danilo 7 (Mangala 87), Yates 6.5; Gibbs-White 8, Dominguez 7 (Hudson-Odoi 79), Elanga 7 (Boly 87); Wood 6.5.
Manchester United: Onana 6, Wan-Bissaka 5, Varane 6.5, Evans 6, Dalot 6, Mainoo 5, Eriksen 5.5, Antony 4.5 (substituted by Diallo 54), Fernandes 6.5, Garnacho 7, Rashford 6.5.
Alejandro Garnacho was recognized as Manchester United’s best player, contributing to the team’s equalizer goal. However, Antony had a forgettable performance, being substituted early in the second half.
The defeat highlights the need for improvements in Manchester United’s defense and midfield, as they failed to control the game and create enough opportunities to unlock the Forest defense.
The upcoming matches will be crucial for Erik ten Hag’s side as they aim to regain their winning form and secure their position in the top four.
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