Nottingham Forest vs Man United LIVE: Premier League result and final score after Amad Diallo levels with stunner
Spoils shared at the City Ground
A stunning volley from Amad Diallo earned Manchester United a battling 2-2 draw at Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday.
Looking to continue their revival under Ruben Amorim, United appeared to be on their way to securing a fourth successive league victory after Brazilian veteran Casemiro headed them into a 34th-minute lead.
United, however, capitulated early in the second half when two goals in less than two minutes from Morgan Gibbs-White and Nicolo Savona helped Forest to turn the match on its head.
The visitors responded well but were frustrated in their efforts to restore parity until Diallo unleashed a blistering strike from the edge of the penalty area nine minutes from time to secure a point for Amorim's side.
Diallo almost snatched victory at the death as United missed the chance to climb up to second in the standings with a win, the point helping them to move into fifth in the standings, above rivals Manchester City who play on Sunday. Forest stay 18th.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
Will there be another turn in this frenetic game of football? Both sides are searching for a winner.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
That was the Premier League at its very best! Forest and United share the points in a thrilling 2-2 draw at the City Ground! United jumped into the lead in the 34th minute when Casemiro headed in from Fernandes’ corner. Forest were furious that was goal was given, feeling that the initial corner was the wrong decision, with Savona believing he kept the ball in play. However, Dyche’s men responded incredibly in the second half as Gibbs-White and Savona both swiftly netted, firing Forest into the lead. United didn’t give up and found a late equaliser through Diallo’s wonderful volley. The visitors nearly sealed a victory in added time, but Murillo cleared Diallo’s effort off the line. Forest registered a higher expected goals (xG) tally with 1.92 to United’s 1.15, while the away team recorded more possession (58.8%). This result means Forest stay 18th and United remain sixth. Next week, Forest travel to Austria to take on Sturm Graz in Europe, before a Premier League home tie against Leeds United. Meanwhile, the Red Devils face Tottenham in the Premier League in North London. We hope you’ve enjoyed this live text commentary! Thank you!
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
FULL-TIME: NOTTINGHAM FOREST 2-2 MANCHESTER UNITED
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
FOREST CLEAR THE BALL OFF THE LINE! THAT IS A GAME-SAVING CLEARANCE FROM MURILLO! Sels punches the ball clear, and it falls to Diallo, whose powerful half-volley flies through a crowd of players. But Murillo displays amazing defensive awareness, blocking the ball on the line! He has saved his side there!
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
Forest make a change for the final stages as the lively Hudson-Odoi is taken off for Sangare.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
There will be five minutes of added time. Can either side find a late winner?
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
FOREST ARE NEXT TO THREATEN A GOAL! Hudson-Odoi dribbles at the United defence, and the ball falls to Anderson, whose fierce effort is blocked. The Forest midfielder has been magnificent!
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
CUNHA SHOOTS, BUT HIS EFFORT IS SAVED! United link up intricately up top, and the ball breaks to Cunha. The playmaker finds space and takes a shot from outside the penalty area, but he fails to properly trouble Sels, who comfortably gathers.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
Forest have conceded eight goals in the last 15 minutes of the second half, more than any other team in the Premier League this season.
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