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The Digest:

A spectacular late volley from Amad Diallo secured a 2-2 draw for Manchester United at Nottingham Forest, ending their winning run in a match marred by controversy. The equalizer came after Forest had overturned a first-half deficit with a quick double, with United's opener from Casemiro stemming from a hotly disputed corner decision.

Key Points:

  • Amad Diallo scored a stunning 81st-minute volley to secure a point for United.
  • The goal came after Forest had taken a 2-1 lead through Morgan Gibbs-White and Nicolo Savona.
  • Casemiro's opening header for United came from a controversially awarded corner.
  • Replays suggested the ball may not have fully crossed the line for the corner.
  • Forest boss Sean Dyche called for VAR to review such decisions after a second week of similar errors.
  • United's Murillo made a crucial goal-line block in stoppage time to deny Diallo a winner.
  • The result leaves United 5th and Forest 18th in the Premier League table.
In a game decided by fine margins, a moment of individual brilliance ultimately overshadowed a contentious officiating call, leaving both teams to rue what might have been.

Sources: Sky Sports