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EPL: Nottingham Forest Stun Manchester United with 1-0 Win at City Ground

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Nottingham Forest have completed their first-ever Premier League double over Manchester United, securing a hard-fought 1-0 win at the City Ground.



Nottingham Forest made history by completing their first-ever Premier League double over Manchester United, securing a hard-fought 1-0 win at the City Ground. Despite the victory, Forest are still awaiting their first consecutive league wins this season under manager Ruben Amorim.


The match's first scoring opportunity fell to Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes, whose long-range effort was expertly parried to safety by Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels. However, it was the home side that seized the initiative, launching a blistering counterattack from the resulting corner. Anthony Elanga, a former Manchester United winger, was the catalyst for the attack.


Elanga collected the loose ball from Ryan Yates' headed clearance and embarked on a superb solo run, beating several United defenders before dispatching a clinical left-footed finish past goalkeeper Andre Onana. This goal marked the 23rd occasion in all competitions this season that Manchester United have conceded the opening goal, with only Leicester City (25) experiencing this fate more frequently among Premier League teams.


Nottingham Forest responded resiliently to Manchester United's early pressure, with Casemiro heading wide from a Bruno Fernandes corner. Fernandes continued to pose a threat with his corner deliveries, and almost created an equalizer when his compatriot Diogo Dalot's header cannoned off the bar.


Despite Anthony Elanga's stunning opening goal, Forest offered limited attacking threat, and their woes were compounded when Ola Aina was forced off injured before halftime. The game resumed at a frantic pace after the break, with Morgan Gibbs-White rifling an attempt over the bar following Alejandro Garnacho's loss of possession in his own half.


Garnacho sought to make amends, unleashing a speculative effort that drifted narrowly wide before having another attempt blocked by Ryan Yates in a promising position. Manchester United were playing attractive football, but struggled to find the cutting edge required to breach Forest's resolute defense. Goalkeeper Matz Sels was largely untroubled, as United's efforts continued to be repelled by the Forest backline.




Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels made a routine save to collect Patrick Dorgu's header, but Manchester United continued to press, with Bruno Fernandes creating another scoring opportunity for the visitors. The introduction of Mason Mount, who was making his first appearance since mid-December, nearly paid off as his curling effort sailed inches wide of the post.


As the match drew to a close, United's pressure intensified. Harry Maguire, another substitute, headed wide from Dorgu's cross, and then saw a late effort cleared off the line by Murillo as Forest clung on to secure a hard-fought victory. This win epitomized Forest's outstanding campaign, extending their unbeaten home league run to nine games and strengthening their grip on third place.




The defeat marked consecutive away league losses for Manchester United at the hands of Forest for the first time since 1990. United remain in 13th place, while Forest's victory solidified their position in the top three, capping off an impressive campaign under manager Ruben Amorim.




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