Casemiro's Late Goal Gives Manchester United Victory Over Nottingham Forest

Manchester United secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday, thanks to a late goal from Casemiro.

Trailing 1-0 following a first-half strike from Surridge, United fought back to level the score through Anthony's excellent volley in the 89th minute.

And just as it seemed the match was destined to end in a draw, Casemiro popped up with a stunning long-range effort to seal all three points for the Red Devils. The Brazilian's goal sparked wild celebrations at Old Trafford, sending the home crowd into a frenzy.

The result moved Manchester United up to fifth in the Premier League standings, while Nottingham Forest remained 18th, just one point above the relegation zone. The match was a tale of two halves, with Forest producing a dominant display in the first half, while Manchester United controlled the second.

Erik ten Hag's side had the majority of possession in the first half but struggled to create clear-cut chances. Nottingham Forest, on the other hand, made the most of their limited opportunities and took the lead through a well-worked goal from Surridge.

Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford both came close to equalizing for Manchester United before the break, but they were denied by the heroics of Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Dean Henderson. Ten Hag made a double substitution at halftime, bringing on Casemiro and Anthony, and the changes immediately had a positive impact.

Manchester United looked much more threatening in the second half, creating numerous chances and eventually getting their reward when Anthony produced a stunning volley to level the score. With the match seemingly heading for a draw, Casemiro stepped up with a moment of magic, unleashing a powerful long-range shot that flew into the top corner.

It was a deserved victory for Manchester United, who showed great character and resilience to come from behind and secure the three points. The result will give Ten Hag's side a huge boost of confidence as they look to continue their push for a top-four finish.