Manchester United Held to Disappointing Draw by Nottingham ForestManchester United Held to Disappointing Draw by Nottingham Forest In a match that was expected to be a one-sided affair, Manchester United were held to a disappointing 0-0 draw by Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford on Saturday. Despite dominating possession and creating a host of chances, United failed to find the back of the net, much to the frustration of the home crowd. The Red Devils started brightly and should have taken the lead early on when Marcus Rashford fired wide with just the goalkeeper to beat. United continued to press forward, with Bruno Fernandes and Fred going close on several occasions. However, Forest defended resolutely and goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey made a string of fine saves to keep United at bay. As the first half drew to a close, the visitors almost stole the lead themselves when Brennan Johnson’s shot hit the post. After the break, United continued to push for the opening goal, but their efforts were again met with resistance from a determined Forest side. Anthony Martial came on in the second half and had a good opportunity, but his header went wide. As the match entered the final stages, United became increasingly desperate, but Forest held firm to secure a valuable point. The draw is a major setback for United, who now trail leaders Arsenal by seven points. Manager Erik ten Hag will be concerned by his team’s lack of cutting edge in front of goal, while Forest will take great confidence from their performance against one of the Premier League’s big hitters. Post-Match Reactions: Erik ten Hag (Manchester United manager): “We are very disappointed. We created a lot of chances, but we didn’t take them. We have to be more clinical in front of goal.” Steve Cooper (Nottingham Forest manager): “I’m incredibly proud of my players. They worked so hard and showed great resilience. We deserved a point today.”
