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AMAD DIALLO STRIKES LATE TO EARN MANCHESTER UNITED FOREST DRAW

Manchester United's winning streak ended in a 2-2 draw at Nottingham Forest. Casemiro put United ahead, but goals from Morgan Gibbs-White and Nicolo Savona were only partially answered by Amad Diallo's late volley.

Amad Diallo strikes late to earn Manchester United Forest draw
Amad Diallo celebrates his late equaliser - Photo Credit: PA Wire

When struggling Nottingham Forest held Manchester United to a 2-2 draw, Ruben Amorim's hopes of winning the league for the fourth time in a row were dashed.

When Casemiro's first-half goal gave Amorim's squad a 1-0 lead at the City Ground, it appeared as though they would move up to second place in the standings.

After the interval, however, Forest, who had not scored in the league since September 20, came charging back.

After Morgan Gibbs-White tied the score for the home team in the 48th minute, Nicolo Savona's tap-in two minutes later completed a stunning comeback.

However, United, who have significantly improved in recent weeks following a dismal start to the season, salvaged a point in the 81st minute thanks to a stunning volley from Amad Diallo.

Forest, who replaced fired manager Ange Postecoglou with Sean Dyche last month, is still in the relegation zone.

The City Ground seemed like the ideal location for United to continue their comeback and move back up the table, at least on paper.

The visitors got off to a strong start. Before the Slovenian missed another shot, close-season acquisition Benjamin Sesko ought to have done better from a pull-back by Bryan Mbeumo.

The decision to give United the corner that resulted in the first goal infuriated the home crowd. As Casemiro headed in his third goal of the season, jeers erupted from all sides of the stadium.

Late in the first half, Diallo had a fantastic opportunity to increase his team's lead by rushing over from a decent position. However, United collapsed after the restart due to his carelessness.

Gibbs-White easily defeated the United wing-back, heading past goalkeeper Senne Lammens to give the home team their first league goal since September.

Ninety-two seconds after the crowd was lifted, the turnaround was finished. Savona earned redemption with a close-range strike after United failed to handle another long ball into the penalty area.

After Forest had only partially cleared a corner, United replied brilliantly, with Bruno Fernandes' dazzling effort hitting the post at the hour mark. However, the home team's resistance was broken by Diallo's shot from the edge of the penalty area.

Diallo's rasping attempt in stoppage time was stopped by a goalline clearance, but Forest would have suffered a crushing defeat.

Despite his personal effort, Diallo of Manchester United commented after the game that the outcome was unsatisfactory.

When he told Sky Sports, "We are obviously upset to go home with one point,"

"We are now more confident. We have faith in the system and the manager. We are making every effort. The manager has the same faith in us that we do.

The visit to the City Ground on Saturday coincided with the best period of Erik ten Hag's turbulent tenure and was a year to the day when the Portuguese were announced as his successor.

Gibbs-White, the captain of Nottingham Forest, described the outcome as difficult.

He told Sky Sports, "The dressing room is unhappy not to get all three, but getting a point is good."

"I do not believe the first one was really a corner; we gave up two stupid corners. The boys all claimed that the ball had not gone out at halftime from where I was standing, which was quite a distance away.

FINAL SEASON: DO MANCHESTER UNITED PLAYERS BELIEVE BRUNO FERNANDES IS LEAVING

"The club wanted me to go." Discover the truth behind Bruno Fernandes’ shocking claims and his potential move to the Bundesliga.

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Will a €50m January Bid Lure Fernandes to Munich?

Sources say Manchester United players think Bruno Fernandes might be in his last season with the team.

There have been many rumours about Fernandes moving to another club, and it seemed like he might leave this past summer.

He’s been one of Man Utd's best players for years, and Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal was interested in him before the Club World Cup in the summer.

A transfer seemed possible, but Fernandes chose to stay with Man Utd for at least another year.

Fernandes is off to a good start this season, with five goals and six assists in 15 Premier League games. Surprisingly, he said that people at the club wanted him to leave during the summer.

In a recent interview, Fernandes said, I felt like the club thought, 'If you leave, it’s not a huge deal for us.' It stings a bit.

He continued, It makes me sad more than anything. I'm a player who always shows up and always gives my all, so no one can say anything bad about me.

I could have left during the transfer window and made a lot more money.

I could have won many trophies this season, but I decided to stay, not just for my family but because I truly love the club.

Fernandes' comments have fueled more transfer rumours. talkSPORT reports that Man Utd’s squad thinks he gave the interview to get ready for leaving next year.

The report also says they believe Fernandes could be in his final year at Man Utd. They said Bayern Munich is a known admirer of Fernandes.

Sources have told talkSPORT that people in the Manchester United locker room feel that this season could be Fernandes's last at the club.

As for Bayern Munich's interest, a report from the Spanish newspaper Fichajes suggests they have made a move for Fernandes before January.

The German club is planning to offer about €50 million to convince Manchester United to sign Bruno Fernandes in this transfer window. Fernandes is seen as a great signing who can bring experience and top-quality passing.

His contract situation is serious, as this season is a key moment for his future. Bayern Munich's interest makes sense since they have admired the Portuguese midfielder’s style of play for a while.

REFEREES SWAYED: MICHAEL OWEN ACCUSES BRUNO FERNANDES OF "NAUGHTY" FREE-KICK INFLUENCE

Manchester United's equaliser came from a questionable free-kick after Adam Smith was penalised for handball. Michael Owen suggests Bruno Fernandes' overreaction swayed referee Simon Hooper's poor decision.

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Did Bruno Fernandes Force Simon Hooper’s Handball Mistake?

After Manchester United got a questionable free kick against Bournemouth, Bruno Fernandes was accused of swaying Simon Hooper's call. On Monday, Fernandes scored a cool free kick to tie the game at 3-3 after Bournemouth's captain, Adam Smith, was called for a handball.

The 4-4 game at Old Trafford was filled with action, but the free-kick call wasn't the main thing people were talking about. Still, it angered Bournemouth. Their manager, Andoni Iraola, said, I think it's a clear mistake. It hit above the armband. It's not a foul.

The ball hit Smith's arm at close range, but Hooper gave a free kick and booked Smith for arguing after Fernandes scored. Michael Owen thinks Hooper only made that decision because Fernandes influenced him.

Owen said about Fernandes' free kick on Premier League Productions, The speed, the curve, everything was great—but it shouldn't have been a free kick. The ball was a foot away from him. Even if it hits him low, it's harsh when you kick it into someone from a yard away. His arms weren't waving around, and it was too high anyway. It was a bad call.

Little things matter a lot. People don't want to see players faking falls or claiming free kicks when they shouldn't. If Bruno Fernandes doesn't overreact when the ball hits, he doesn't get the call. The ref thinks, 'I didn't see it right; I'll give it,' because of the player's reaction. It's human.

These small things make a big difference. If Bruno doesn't act like that, if he's not pushing the limits and being a bit sneaky, they don't get that free kick or score that goal. It's like he was streetwise in winning that free kick.

Smith was mad about the call. He said, We let in a bad goal right before halftime, which made us angry, and it showed. We came out for the second half and scored twice right away.

Then, no surprise, the ref makes a bad call because the ball hit my shoulder from a yard away. What am I supposed to do with my arms? I don't know. He didn't even want to talk to me, which is worse. Even the Man United players said it wasn't a handball!

As a defender, I don't know what to do anymore. It's a yard away, or even right next to me! It hit the top of my sleeve. I thought that wasn't handball anymore?

He wouldn't even talk to me. He said, 'I don't want to talk to you right now.' Then he booked me after the goal. It's really annoying.

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