Experience the unforgettable clash as Nottingham Forest triumphs over Manchester United at Old Trafford. Dive into the thrilling details and Opta data on our comprehensive Man Utd vs Nottingham Forest stats page.

The anticipated honeymoon phase for Ruben Amorim as the newly appointed head coach of Manchester United was abruptly ended on Saturday with a shocking 3-2 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest. This result emphasized the challenges ahead for Amorim, who faced rising expectations after taking the reins of such a prestigious club.

Hoping to bounce back from a disappointing midweek loss at Arsenal, the team dominated large portions of the game at Old Trafford. However, Nottingham Forest secured a historic victory, marking their first away league win against Manchester United in three decades, showcasing their remarkable resilience and tactical prowess.

Just 91 seconds into the match, United found themselves trailing after Nikola Milenkovic scored with a powerful header from a corner kick. This goal highlighted a concerning trend for United as it marked the seventh goal conceded from set-pieces in the Premier League this season, tying them for the worst record in the league.

Despite a quick equalizer from Rasmus Højlund, who capitalized on a rebound from Alejandro Garnacho‘s shot, Nottingham Forest regained their lead early in the second half. Morgan Gibbs-White found space 25 yards from goal, and his low, powerful strike seemed to deceive André Onana, who misjudged the ball as it zipped past him into the net.

A subsequent header from Chris Wood not only marked his ascension as Forest’s all-time leading Premier League goalscorer with 25 goals but also raised questions about Lisandro Martínez‘s defensive awareness, as he appeared to misinterpret the trajectory of Wood’s effort, allowing it to find the back of the net.

Although Bruno Fernandes managed to reduce the deficit with a superb strike from just outside the area following a cut-back from Amad Diallo, Manchester United couldn’t muster a late rally to salvage a point, leaving fans disappointed and adding to the mounting pressure on Amorim.

This defeat means that Amorim has now experienced back-to-back losses in the top flight for only the second time in his managerial career. Meanwhile, Nuno Espírito Santo made history by becoming the first Forest manager since the 1909-10 season to win both of his first two league encounters against Manchester United, further solidifying his impact on the team.

Looking ahead, the challenges continue for Amorim and Manchester United as they prepare for a daunting away fixture against Manchester City in the Premier League scheduled for next Sunday, a match that could be pivotal for the team’s momentum.

Our Opta match centre provides an in-depth look at all the statistics from the thrilling encounter between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest in their Premier League showdown at Old Trafford.

The match centre features a wealth of information, including detailed team and player statistics, expected goals data, intricate passing networks, an Opta chalkboard, and much more. This resource is designed to equip you with everything necessary for your own thorough post-match analysis.

Additionally, you can find the official Opta stats on the game below, offering further insights into this exciting matchup.

Key Statistics from Man Utd vs Nottingham Forest Match

• Ruben Amorim has faced a home league defeat for the first time since February 2023, when he was managing Sporting CP against FC Porto (1-2), having previously won 23 consecutive home games. This also marks only the second time in his managerial career that he has suffered back-to-back top-flight losses.
• Nikola Milenkovic became the 20th different Serbian player to score a goal in the Premier League, making him the first Serbian to find the net against Manchester United since Aleksandar Mitrovic did so for Newcastle United in January 2016.
• Nottingham Forest achieved consecutive league victories against Manchester United for the first time since 1992, a significant achievement considering the legendary managers Brian Clough and Sir Alex Ferguson were in charge during that period.
• Since the beginning of last season, only Manchester City (22 goals) have netted more Premier League goals from outside the box than Nottingham Forest, who have scored 15, showcasing their attacking versatility.
• Since making his Premier League debut, only Kevin De Bruyne and James Ward-Prowse (each with 14 goals) have scored more goals from outside the box than Bruno Fernandes (11 goals), who is now level with James Maddison and Son Heung-Min. Fernandes has either scored or assisted in five consecutive Premier League home matches for the first time in his career.

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