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Controversial corner sparks Dyche protests as United draw Forest 2-2

Published 6 November 2025

Manchester United and Nottingham Forest played out a 2-2 draw at the City Ground on Saturday, a match that produced dramatic swings and a contentious decision that provoked strong protests from Forest manager Sean Dyche. United took the lead from a corner before halftime, Forest scored twice early in the second half, and Amad Diallo volleyed an 81st-minute equaliser to secure a point for the visitors.

The opening goal arrived in the 34th minute when Casemiro headed in from a Bruno Fernandes corner. Forest players and supporters argued that the corner should not have been awarded after defender Nicolo Savona appeared to reach the ball near the deadball line. Replays examined after the match suggested the ball had not wholly crossed the line, and former Professional Game Match Officials Limited chief Keith Hackett said the ball had been incorrectly ruled out of play, adding, "Replays show clearly that the ball was still in play, the whole of the ball has to be over the line."

Dyche was outspoken after the game, saying, "Ive seen it back. Thats two decisions that are not right that have gone against us." He pointed to a similar incident in Forest's recent defeat to Bournemouth and...

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