Man United’s loss at Nottingham Forest highlights familiar struggles

Manchester United’s four-game unbeaten streak in the Premier League ended with a 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Tuesday evening.

Forest have now completed a league double over United since 1992, highlighting how the East Midlanders have progressed this season while United have regressed.

The match exposed two recurring issues that have plagued United throughout this term: sluggish starts and wastefulness in the final third.

They fell behind as early as the fifth minute when Antony Elanga broke away on a counter-attack and fired past goalkeeper Andre Onana.

Elanga’s strike marked the 23rd time United have conceded first in a game this season—Leicester City are the only top-flight side with a worse record.

Despite regaining control of the game, they struggled to capitalise on their dominance. By halftime, they had registered 10 shots, seven more than Forest, who had just three.

Amorim must find a way to address his side’s persistent early-game struggles to stand a chance of winning more games.

United’s inefficiency in the final third was again evident at the City Ground. They recorded 24 shots, their highest tally in an away game since the 2003/04 season.

They also generated an expected goals (xG) of 1.66 but could not beat goalkeeper Matz Sels, now a frontrunner for the Golden Glove award.

Man United’s inability to convert chances again cost them, and they must resolve their attacking issues in the summer.

They have made no secret of their desire to sign a new striker and have been heavily linked with Victor Osimhen, Viktor Gyokeres, and Liam Delap.

The Mancunian giants have intensified their pursuit of Delap, who has scored more league goals this season than Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund combined.

The England youth international could solve their struggles in front of goal.

Stats from OptaJoe & SofaScore.com

Article written by Henry Thornton .