Man Utd Held to 2-2 Draw by Nottingham Forest Despite Amad's Wonder Goal

Manchester United (Man Utd) were held to a 2-2 draw away at Nottingham Forest, despite a goal from Amad Diallo, derailing their attempt for a fourth consecutive English Premier League (EPL) victory. The two teams shared the spoils in the 10th round of the 2025-26 season EPL, in a closely contested match. This draw puts a temporary halt to Man Utd's pursuit of the league's top spots. The game took place on November 2, 2025 (Korean time) at the City Ground in Nottingham, England.

Before the game, both teams faced off with palpable tension. Man Utd aimed to secure 3 points, while Nottingham Forest sought to improve their league ranking with a home win.

Under the guidance of manager Sean Dyche, Nottingham Forest deployed a 4-3-3 formation. Mats Selz guarded the goal, with Neco Williams, Murillo Santiago, Nikola Milenkovic, and Niccolò Savona forming the back four. In midfield, Elliot Anderson, Douglas Luiz, and Callum Hudson-Odoi were positioned to control the flow of attack and defense. The frontline attack was led by Morgan Gibbs-White, Dan Ndoye, and Igor Jesus, who threatened the Man Utd goal.

Nottingham chose a strategy of aiming for goals through counterattacks based on solid defensive organization. In a pre-match interview, manager Sean Dyche emphasized the importance of defensive focus to counter Man Utd's attack.

Man Utd countered with a 4-3-3 formation under manager Ruben Amorim. Senne Lammens wore the goalkeeper gloves, with Luke Shaw, Matthijs de Ligt, Leny Yoro, and Diogo Dalot forming the back line. In midfield, Bruno Fernandes, Carlos Casemiro, and Amad Diallo started, connecting the offense and defense. The attack was led by Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Benjamin Šeško, who aimed to breach the Nottingham goal.

Man Utd showed aggressive movement from the start of the game, striving to take the initiative. Amad Diallo shook the opposition defense with his quick feet and dribbling skills. Bruno Fernandes created attacking opportunities with his sharp passes and shots. Matheus Cunha injected vitality into the attack with his active movements.

Nottingham were not to be underestimated either. They effectively blocked Man Utd's attacks by constructing a tight defensive line. In counterattack situations, they attempted quick attacks centered around Morgan Gibbs-White. Both teams engaged in a fierce midfield battle, maintaining intense tension.

The first half ended 0-0. Both teams created scoring chances, but failed to score due to a lack of finishing ability. At the start of the second half, both teams showed more aggressive movements, aiming for a goal.

It was Amad Diallo who broke the deadlock. In the 15th minute of the second half, Diallo scored a fantastic wonder goal from outside the penalty area, giving Man Utd the lead. He shook the net with a powerful right-footed shot, and the Man Utd fans erupted in enthusiastic cheers.

However, Nottingham did not easily back down. In the 25th minute of the second half, Nottingham scored the equalizer, bringing the game back to square one. After that, both teams engaged in a fierce exchange, but no further goals were scored.

Ultimately, the game ended in a 2-2 draw. Man Utd failed to secure 3 points despite Amad Diallo's performance. Nottingham earned a valuable point at home, continuing their hopes of escaping the relegation zone.