Manchester United's controversial corner leads to a 2-2 draw with relegation-threatened team, ending their three-game winning streak in the Premier League; fans left baffled

On November 1st at 11 PM Beijing time, during the 10th round of the Premier League, Nottingham Forest played host to Manchester United.

In the first half, Manchester United broke the deadlock with Casemiro’s header from a disputed corner, taking a 1-0 lead at halftime; in the second half, Gibbs-White and Savona scored two goals within three minutes to turn the game around, before Amad’s world-class strike leveled the score.

In the end, Manchester United drew 2-2 away against Nottingham Forest, halting their three-game winning streak in the league.

In the Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United match, Dyche deployed a 4-2-3-1 formation with a starting lineup valued at €363 million; Amolin set up a 3-4-2-1 formation, pushing Sheshko forward, supported by Cunha and Mbomo behind him. Dalot, Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, and Amad formed the midfield four, while Luke Shaw, De Ligt, and Joro made up the back three, with Lamens in goal. The starting lineup’s total value was €458 million.

Manchester United revealed many old issues in this game: Dalot clearly cannot play as a wing-back and is not suitable for the 3-4-2-1 formation, earning only a 6.3 rating post-match, the third lowest on the team; Lamens had some standout moments, but the goalkeeper problem persists—Nottingham Forest scored 2 goals from just 3 shots on target, which is definitely a fault of Lamens, who received only a 6.2 rating, the second lowest for United; up front, Sheshko appeared to be sleepwalking throughout the match, earning a mere 5.9 rating, the only player rated below par. In summary, Manchester United’s weaknesses lie in the striker, left wing-back, and goalkeeper positions. Their three consecutive Premier League wins had some luck involved; the first goal in this match was actually scored from a situation that was not a corner at all. Drawing 2-2 away against relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest also involved some fortune. Amolin still faces many challenges, as every lower-mid table team knows how to play against Manchester United: defend solidly and counterattack. Amolin’s 3-4-2-1 formation lacks offensive power, which will cause United to drop points frequently against weaker teams.

Throughout the match, Manchester United held 59% possession, with 18 shots in total, 7 of which were on target; Nottingham Forest had 17 shots, with 3 on target.

Manchester United’s draw with Nottingham Forest spells trouble for this United fan, who joked that he would only get a haircut after five consecutive wins. He might be waiting for several seasons—will his hair grow down to his waist by then? We shall wait and see.