Manchester United faced a tough challenge at Old Trafford on Saturday, December 7, 2024, as they suffered a 3-2 defeat to Nottingham Forest. This loss marks the second consecutive defeat for United under new head coach Ruben Amorim, following a 2-0 defeat to Arsenal earlier in the week.
The match started disastrously for United, with Nikola Milenkovic heading in a corner just 91 seconds into the game. United responded with Rasmus Hojlund equalizing in the 18th minute after a parried shot from Alejandro Garnacho. However, the second half saw Forest regain control, with Morgan Gibbs-White and Chris Wood scoring to make it 3-1.
Despite a late goal from Bruno Fernandes, United couldn’t recover, leaving Amorim to reflect on a challenging start to his tenure. Amorim, who took over last month, had initially predicted a tough road ahead, and his prediction seems to be coming true.
Amorim’s side showed resilience and heart, but a lack of quality and defensive errors cost them dearly. The Portuguese coach admitted that his team needs to improve in every aspect and that there is no quick-fix solution. He emphasized the importance of patience and continued hard work to turn things around.
With United now 13th in the Premier League table, Amorim faces a significant task to lift the team’s fortunes. The win lifts Forest to fifth in the table, highlighting the contrast in form between the two sides.
Amorim remains optimistic, believing that with time and improvement, his team can achieve better results. However, the immediate challenge is to address the defensive vulnerabilities and instill a sense of confidence and quality in his squad.
As United fans look ahead, the focus will be on how Amorim navigates this rocky start and whether he can lead the team to a more stable and successful future.
Nottingham Forest performance and stats
Nottingham Forest is currently 5th in the Premier League with 25 points.
In the last 15 games, it has won 7 times, drew 4 times, and lost 4 times. In its last match, Nottingham Forest won 2-3 against Manchester United.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 19 goals and conceding 18.
Nottingham Forest will play the next match in Premier League against Aston Villa on Saturday 14th of December in Nottingham.
Manchester United performance and stats
Manchester United is currently 13th in the Premier League with 19 points.
In the last 15 games, it has won 5 times, drew 4 times, and lost 6 times. In its last match, Manchester United lost 2-3 against Nottingham Forest.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 19 goals and conceding 18.
Manchester United will play the next match in Premier League against Manchester City on Sunday 15th of December in Manchester.
