Bruno Fernandes’ penalty completed the comeback as Manchester United fought back from 2-0 down to beat 10-man Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford.
Steve Cooper’s team had stunned the home side with goals from Taiwo Awoniyi and Willy Boly inside the opening four minutes.
United pulled one back when Christian Eriksen glanced home from Marcus Rashford’s low cross on 17 minutes, before a well-worked free-kick ended with Casemiro bringing them level from close range early in the second half.
With Forest clinging on midway through the second period, Joe Worrall was shown a straight red card after he hauled Fernandes down on the edge of the box.
Nine minutes later, Rashford was upended by Danilo and Fernandes rifled in the resulting spot kick to secure the turnaround for Erik ten Hag’s side.
Defensive frailties cost Arsenal points
Joao Palhinha secured a point for 10-man Fulham in an entertaining Premier League draw away to Arsenal.
Palhinha’s first-time finish from a corner earned the away side a share of the spoils.
The Cottagers had Calvin Bassey sent off in the 83rd minute after fouling Eddie Nketiah on the counter attack.
Andreas Pereira got Fulham off to a flying start, scoring after just 57 seconds.
Bukayo Saka equalised from the spot for the Gunners after Fabio Vieira was caught by Kenny Tete in the box.
Nketiah scored Arsenal’s second as they came from behind to take the lead, before Fulham had the final word.
