Manchester United and Nottingham Forest shared the spoils after a thrilling 2-2 Premier League encounter at the City Ground on Saturday.
Casemiro fired United ahead with a thumping header but Forest came back strongly in the second half.
Within five minutes of the restart, Morgan Gibbs-White and Nicolo Savona turned the game around for the hosts.
A flash of brilliance from Amad Diallo in the 81st minute helped United rescue a point.
Diallo spoke glowingly about the influence of manager Ruben Amorim after the game.
He said (via Sky Sports): “I think we have confidence now. We believe in the manager and we believe in the system. Everyone is now focussed. We are training to do the best.
“We believe in the manager like he believes in us. Every game for us is like a final.
“We wanted to bring this team to the top level. We wanted to win this game and we are disappointed as a team.”
Amorim will love what Diallo said
The Ivorian launched a passionate defence of Amorim after the intense pressure he has been under over the last year.
After the defeat to Brentford in September, many believed that the 40-year-old would soon get sacked.
United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe publicly backed the head coach, making it clear he would be given at least three years to reshape the team.
Three consecutive wins have eased some pressure off Amorim, but a fourth victory could have propelled United into second place in the league table.
Diallo earned 7/10 rating in our post-match analysis.
He smashed a volley from outside the box past Matz Sels to ensure United took something away from their trip.
His stunning strike was his first goal of the 2025–26 season and came at a moment when his confidence was being tested.
The £46 million-rated ace has endured a tough start to the campaign and that goal should have delighted him.
However, his instant response would win Amorim’s heart.
Diallo was more concerned about the team missing out on two extra points than celebrating his personal glory.
That mentality speaks volumes about the winning culture Amorim is instilling at Old Trafford, one where individual brilliance comes second to collective ambition.
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