Manchester United rallied from conceding two early goals to secure a remarkable 3-2 victory against Nottingham Forest in a dramatic weekend of Premier League action.
Meanwhile, Arsenal faltered in a 2-2 draw with a 10-man Fulham, resulting in the Gunners’ first dropped points of the season.
United’s redemption mission began at Old Trafford, where they sought to recover from their previous defeat to Tottenham. However, their start could not have been worse, as Taiwo Awoniyi capitalized on a corner to score for the seventh consecutive Premier League match just 90 seconds into the game.
A mere three minutes later, Willy Boly extended Forest’s lead, netting from Morgan Gibbs-White’s free-kick. Following a subdued start to the season, United were eager to prove themselves contenders for the title. Their recovery began with a goal from Cristian Eriksen, who converted a cross from Marcus Rashford.
Casemiro missed an opportunity to level before half-time but made amends by firing home Bruno Fernandes’ knockdown.
Forest’s challenge was further diminished when Joe Worrall was shown a red card for a foul on Fernandes. United’s new captain seized the moment, securing victory from the penalty spot after Rashford was fouled in the area.
Fernandes commented on the match, saying, “It wasn’t the perfect start for us but we kept control, kept the ball and started doing the right things. The team showed great spirit, passion, and desire. We just need to be aware that we can’t concede so early.”
In a parallel clash at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal suffered an early setback when Andreas Pereira capitalized on a Bukayo Saka mistake to score in the first minute. Despite Fulham’s resilient defence, Saka redeemed himself with a penalty goal to level the match.
A swift turn of events saw substitute Eddie Nketiah slotting home Fabio Vieira’s cross to give Arsenal a lead, but Fulham’s Calvin Bassey was sent off, reducing them to 10 men. Fulham, however, managed to equalize through Joao Palhinha’s strike from a corner, securing a share of the spoils.
In another noteworthy match, Tottenham maintained their strong start under Ange Postecoglou with a 2-0 win over Bournemouth.
James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski were on target, as Postecoglou’s side showed resilience despite the departure of Harry Kane.
Meanwhile, Everton’s struggles continued with a 1-0 defeat to Wolves, courtesy of a late goal from Sasa Kalajdzic.
Brentford maintained their unbeaten record but were held to a 1-1 draw by Crystal Palace, with Joachim Andersen equalizing for the Eagles.
Tottenham’s victory allowed them to retain their position at the top of the table on goal difference, showcasing their promising start to the season.
