Man Utd's 4-Game Winning Streak Halted, Liverpool Ends Losing Skid

Manchester United's (Man Utd) bid for a fourth consecutive Premier League victory was thwarted on November 2, 2025, as they drew 2-2 with Nottingham Forest in their Matchday 10 away game. On the same day, Liverpool welcomed Aston Villa to Anfield and secured a 2-0 win, thanks to goals from Mohamed Salah and Ryan Gravenberch, snapping their four-game losing streak. Casemiro and Amad Diallo scored for Man Utd, but they were held to a single point by a resilient Nottingham Forest.

Man Utd faced a tough challenge against Nottingham Forest in their Matchday 10 clash of the 2025-26 EPL season. Nottingham threatened the Man Utd defense relentlessly, spearheaded by Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko, and Bryan Mbeumo, constantly seeking opportunities. Man Utd took the lead in the first half with a goal from Casemiro, but Nottingham quickly responded to level the score.

Man Utd regained the lead through Amad Diallo, but Nottingham refused to back down and persistently pursued an equalizer. After a fierce battle that lasted until the final moments, Nottingham scored a dramatic tying goal to end the game in a 2-2 draw. Man Utd had to settle for a disappointing single point.

Liverpool secured a comfortable 2-0 home victory against Aston Villa, successfully shaking off their recent slump. Mohamed Salah and Ryan Gravenberch each scored to drive the team to victory. Liverpool launched an aggressive attack from the start of the match, putting Aston Villa under intense pressure.

Mohamed Salah opened the scoring in the first half, giving Liverpool the lead. Salah's goal played a crucial role in boosting the team's morale. Ryan Gravenberch added a second goal in the second half, solidifying Liverpool's victory. Gravenberch's goal was vital in stifling Aston Villa's comeback attempts.

Aston Villa struggled to mount a significant response, hampered by Liverpool's solid defense. Liverpool maintained a stable defense throughout the game, effectively thwarting Aston Villa's attacks. With this win, Liverpool broke free from their four-game losing streak and successfully reversed their momentum.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp praised his players in a post-match interview, saying, "It was a tough period, but the players didn't give up and fought well until the end." Klopp commended the players' fighting spirit and mentality and expressed his hope that they would continue to show improvement. He also thanked the fans for their support and promised to repay them with good performances in the future.

Man Utd's Casemiro and Liverpool's Mohamed Salah led their respective teams' attacks and scored goals. Casemiro scored the opening goal against Nottingham, giving his team the lead. Mohamed Salah scored the first goal against Aston Villa, contributing significantly to his team's victory.

Both players once again proved their importance as key figures in their teams' attacks. Despite being a defensive midfielder, Casemiro demonstrated his versatile abilities by showcasing his outstanding attacking contributions and even scoring a goal. Salah proved his status as the team's ace by scoring with his signature sharp movements and excellent finishing skills.

The results of these matches have made the EPL standings race between Man Utd and Liverpool all the more intriguing. Man Utd added one point, while Liverpool secured three points. The gap in points between the leading teams is currently small.

Both teams are poised to focus on their upcoming matches. Man Utd aims to strike a balance between attack and defense, while Liverpool looks to build on this win and continue their momentum with positive performances.