Manchester United storm back to beat 10-man Forest with Fernandes spot-on
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes secured an exhilarating 3-2 comeback victory with a successful penalty kick as Erik ten Hag’s team survived a tense situation against 10-man Nottingham Forest.
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👹 Man Utd 3-2 N Forest 🌳#ARSFUL #BRECRY #EVEWOL #MUNNFO pic.twitter.com/KJzospjodf— Match Spoots (@matchspoots) August 26, 2023
The Red Devils have encountered a stumbling start to the new season, narrowly winning against Wolves at home and experiencing a disappointing setback in the previous weekend’s loss to Tottenham.
Ten Hag criticized certain players for not fulfilling their roles in the capital match and would have been incensed by the lackluster beginning on Saturday, which allowed Forest to establish a commanding two-goal advantage.
Fernandes, who faced particular scrutiny after the Tottenham match, emerged as a pivotal figure in United’s reversal of fortunes. He not only led the turnaround but also netted the decisive penalty shortly after drawing the foul that resulted in Joe Worrall’s red card.
Recap
Manchester United
Nottingham Forest
| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Yellow cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red cards | 1 |
| 11 | Corner Kick | 3 |
| 2 | Saves | 7 |
| 9 | Shots on Goal | 4 |
| 18 | Shots | 9 |
| OFF | 3 | |
| F | 13 | |
| SH | 18 |
| 2 | OFF | |
| 11 | F | |
| 9 | SH |
