Sun Dec 08 09:56:55 UTC 2024: ## Manchester United Suffers Home Defeat, Set-Piece Woes Plague Amorim’s Team
**Manchester, England** – Manchester United suffered a shock 2-3 home defeat against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, with set-piece defending once again proving to be their undoing. Manager Ruben Amorim took full responsibility for the loss, admitting his team’s struggles in this area.
Forest capitalized on United’s weakness within the first 90 seconds, scoring from a corner. This mirrored their previous match against Arsenal, where two set-piece goals led to a 0-2 defeat. Amorim acknowledged the problem, highlighting United’s lack of height and power at the back as a contributing factor.
He attempted to rectify the situation by substituting in Harry Maguire in the second half, specifically to improve set-piece defending. While Maguire did win several aerial duels, the damage was already done. Nottingham Forest’s goals included a header from Chris Wood, where both Lisandro Martinez and goalkeeper Andre Onana were deemed culpable.
Despite the setback, Amorim remained resolute, stating his intention to continue with his current strategies and address the issues through continued training and improvement. Forest striker Chris Wood, meanwhile, expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance and the exploitation of United’s weakness. The loss marks Amorim’s first home defeat since February 2023.
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