Nottingham Forest defeats Manchester United in the Premier League
Brazilian defender prevents goal on the line in injury time as Nuno Espírito Santo’s team continue their good run of form this season. United lose after seven games
Summary
Manchester United tried hard but were unable to avoid another defeat in the 2024/25 season. Rúben Amorim’s team were beaten 1-0 by Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, away from home, in the 30th round of the Premier League. Elanga decided it for Forest, but Murillo also shone when he saved a goal on the line, in the last play of the match.
THE TABLE
The victory keeps Forest firmly in the fight for a place in next year’s Champions League: the team remains in third place in the Premier League, now with 57 points. Chelsea is behind, with 49, but will still play on Wednesday. Manchester United is in 13th, with 37 points.
UPS AND DOWN
Elanga’s fifth-minute strike ensured Nottingham Forest maintained their six-game unbeaten run into the 2024/25 season, with three consecutive Premier League wins. Manchester United, on the other hand, saw their seven-game unbeaten run this season come to an end, having won two in a row against Leicester and Real Sociedad.
