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Man Utd Draw 2-2 at Forest, Unbeaten Run Hits Five

Published 8 November 2025

Manchester United extended their unbeaten run in the Premier League to five matches with a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Saturday, but the result highlighted ongoing challenges in breaking down defensive opponents. The match, which came after three straight league victories, saw United take an early lead through Casemiro before Forest fought back, only for Amad Diallo to rescue a point with a late equalizer.

United, managed by Ruben Amorim since October, led 1-0 at halftime thanks to Casemiro's header from a Bruno Fernandes corner in the 32nd minute. The Brazilian midfielder, who has revitalized his form this season, has now scored three league goals and provided defensive stability in Amorim's 3-4-2-1 system. His performance included three tackles, eight recoveries, and three chances created, allowing Fernandes to operate higher up the pitch with greater freedom. Fernandes himself completed 65 passes, the most on the field, and delivered the assist for Casemiro's goal while creating four chances in the first half.

The second half turned quickly against United. Within five minutes of the restart, Forest equalized and then took a 2-1 lead, capitalizing...

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