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Superb performance from sizzling United winger not enough to prevent dramatic end to U21s’ unbeaten run at Nottingham Forest

Manchester United U21s suffered their first loss of the season, falling 3-2 to Nottingham Forest U21s despite goals from Dan Armer and Samuel Lusale.

By Colm Murphy · The Peoples Person

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 9:09 PM

Key Things to Know

Nottingham Forest U21s defeated Manchester United U21s 3-2, ending United's unbeaten start to the season.
Samuel Lusale won a penalty and scored a second-half goal in an impressive display for United.
Dan Armer scored United's first-half penalty before Shakur Samuels later netted Forest's dramatic winning goal.

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Manchester United Under-21s saw their 100% winning record end with a 3-2 defeat against Nottingham Forest Under-21s at Loughborough University on Friday. Despite a standout showing from winger Samuel Lusale, Adam Lawrence's side could not prevent their first loss of the season.

Fuad Smith gave Forest the lead before Dan Armer equalized from a penalty won by Lusale. Lusale scored in the 56th minute to put United ahead, but Smith converted a retaken penalty and Shakur Samuels capitalized on a defensive error to secure the win for Forest.

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