Premier League 2023–24: Manchester United Erase Early Deficit To Register 3–2 Comeback Win Against Nottingham Forest
The Red Devils had its worst-ever start to a Premier League game as poor defending helped give Forest a 2-0 lead after less than four minutes. It was the first time United trailed by two goals four minutes into a Premier League match
Manchester, Aug 26 (AP) Manchester United came from two goals down to beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 in the Premier League on Saturday as Bruno Fernandes' 76th-minute penalty completed a comeback after the visitors went down to 10 men. United had its worst-ever start to a Premier League game as poor defending helped give Forest a 2-0 lead after less than four minutes. Taiwo Awoniyi put Forest ahead on a counterattack after just 86 seconds, with Willy Boly quickly doubling the lead from a free kick. It was the first time United trailed by two goals four minutes into a Premier League match, but Christian Eriksen pulled one back by converting a cross from Marcus Rashford in the 17th. Chelsea 3–0 Luton Town, Premier League 2023–24: Raheem Sterling Scores Brace As Mauricio Pochettino’s Team Secures First Win of Season (Watch Goal Video Highlights).
Casemiro wasted a great chance to level but made amends shortly after halftime when the midfielder slotted home at the end of a clever free-kick routine. Joe Worrall was shown a straight red card for denying Fernandes a goalscoring opportunity in the 67th, and the United captain then scored the winner from the spot after Danilo was adjudged to have brought down Rashford. It secured a second win in three games for United, after falling to a 2-0 loss at Tottenham last weekend. Premier League 2023–24: Bernardo Silva Commits to Manchester City, Contract Extension Secures His Presence Until 2026.
“It wasn't the perfect start for us but we kept control, kept the ball and started doing the right things," Fernandes said. “They defended well with a lot of players and it was difficult to get through, but we got the result and that's the most important thing.” United duo Mason Mount and Luke Shaw both missed the game with injuries. (AP)
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