𫨠How the 2-1 loss unfolded: Man United end 2023 with a crushing defeat and that perhaps sums up the entire season so far.
A solitary goal from Rashford was not enough as 16th-placed Forest scored two important goals to get the win.
The subs were unimpactful as Forest were the better side in all aspects. The midfield and defence, in particular, looked disjointed in the second half.
This marks our 14th defeat in all competitions this season.
β« FULL-TIME!
π 96' A deflected effort from Fernandes via corner is saved by Turner.
π¬ Ryan: "These players don't look like they train week after week. It's either they are devoid of learning or ETH doesn't have any idea what he's doing or both."
π 90' That's 10 minutes of added time.
πSUB: Reguilon replaces Wan-Bissaka.
π¬ Andy: "McTominay usually plays further forward these days does he not? There were five United players in the box and not one went to close down the scorer."
π¬ AmNjogah: "Why take out mainoo and bring in mctominay? Now our midfield is a walk in the park for the forest.
β½ GOAL! We spoke too soon, Forest produce a brilliant counter-attack to get the lead again.
π 81' Fans are in good spirits finally, another comeback win seems to be in the offing.
β½ GOOOOAAAALLLL!!!!! Rashford gets the equalising strike
π¬ Dnero: "This Manutd team. Iβm tired."
π¬ unitedyusuf: "Man Utd is the 3rd lowest goal-scoring team in the Premier league so far this season. Let blame the GLAZERS while at it add INEOS join."
π 68' Chants of 'You're getting sacked in the morning' coming from the home fans towards Ten Hag.
β½ GOAL! Forest take the lead.
π 61' Rashford goes down but is back up and continuing to play.
π 56' Dalot's effort bounces off the post. That's the closest Man United got to scoring.
π¬ UTDDeng: "Amad on for 15 seconds and we got a shot on target."
π¬ HarryPinero: "30 seconds after him stepping onto the field and our best move happens starting with Amad. No coincidences there!"
π¬ SuhailChowdhury: "Amad Diallo hasnβt touched the ball but has already performed better than Antony."
πSUB: Amad replaces Antony.
π 47' Rashford wastes a good opening there. Was the backheel necessary?
πSUB: McTominay replaces Mainoo.
π 45' Second half begins.
Players rated in first half vs Forest
Good: Wan-Bissaka - 6.5, Evans - 7, Dalot - 6.5
Average: Onana - 5, Varane - 6, Mainoo - 5.5, Eriksen - 5, Garnacho - 5
Poor: Antony: 3, Fernandes - 4, Rashford - 4.
π 45+1' The referee wastes no time in blowing the whistle. That's half-time, folks!
π 43' That's pathetic from Man United in all ways and there's not much else left to say.
π 30' Forest keep going deep and the visitors have not had any luck in their box. A cold start from the Red Devils, who again appear to have dropped in form.
π Well, that's comforting.. Man United's attacking stats so far
π¬ ClassALolly: "Elanga is actually better than Antony."
π¬ Gideoomatic: "Elanga is playing with blood and sweat already, this game means the world to him."
π 20' Ironically, Anthony Elanga is having a good game for Forest.
π¬ Utdpal_: "We might get cooked here...but we keep movin."
π¬ GaryJackson: "Getting played off the pitch by Nottingham Forest ? Seriously? What has happened my club ???"
π¬ DelPiero: "Watching Man Utd is depressing. They all look like theyβve never stepped on a training ground together."
π 15' Man United have been rather blunt in Forest's box so far. It's been a drab opening 15 minutes to the game with both sides appearing to feel each other out.
π 7' Man United are lucky as Wood's effort doesn't go in. They gave him too much space to exploit.
π¬ jaytom19: "Man Utd have the worst corner routines in football history! Outswingers offer little threat."
π¬ Susank: "Sad to hear that Rasmus Hojlund is not able to participate due to illness. Best of luck to Antony - here's hoping the team can make it through this final test!"
π2' Mainoo makes a great block to thwart a Forest attack. A corner is rewarded to the home side but it comes to nothing.
π0' Things are underway at City Ground.
π KICK-OFF!
π¨ Ten Hag discusses Antony's inclusion
Erik ten Hag told reporters: "He [Antony] will have a good feeling, and I also think that it is a good opportunity for him to show [what he is about].
"We talked a lot on the coach and trained a lot about runs behind. We expect that from all, especially the front line."
π A look at our opponents' line-up
π Here is Erik ten Hag's starting XI
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