Man United vs Nottingham Highlights: MUN 3-2 NFO | United beat Forest to seal third spot in Premier League table

Manchester United have secured third place in the Premier League table with one game still remaining this season. Michael Carrick’s side confirmed the position after their thrilling 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford.

FT’ | The match has come to an end at Old Trafford with Manchester United securing an exciting 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest. Goals from Luke Shaw, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo helped the Red Devils claim all three points despite a strong fightback from Forest in the second half.

90+6′ | Manchester United nearly sealed the match in dramatic fashion during stoppage time as Diogo Dalot struck the right post with a left-footed effort from the left side of the box. Joshua Zirkzee provided the assist.

90′ | There will be eight minutes of added time in the second half as Nottingham Forest continue to push for a late equaliser against Manchester United. The Red Devils currently lead 3-2.

84′ | Nottingham Forest have made two substitutions as Jair Cunha replaces Luca Netz and James McAtee comes on for Igor Jesus. Forest are still trailing 3-2 and will hope the fresh changes can help them find a late equaliser at Old Trafford.

80′ | Manchester United have made substitutions as Joshua Zirkzee replaces Bryan Mbeumo. Casemiro is also subbed out in his last home game for United and receives a standing ovation from fans.

78′ | Nottingham Forest have reduced the deficit once again as Morgan Gibbs-White scored with a left-footed finish into the bottom corner after an assist from Elliot Anderson.

76′ | Manchester United now have a strong grip on the match as Bryan Mbeumo scored to make it 3-1 against Nottingham Forest. The forward finished calmly with a left-footed strike from the centre of the box after receiving a pass from Bruno Fernandes to give the Red Devils a two-goal advantage at Old Trafford.

70′ | Nottingham Forest have made a change as Dilane Bakwa replaces Omari Hutchinson. Forest will hope the fresh legs can help them find another equaliser against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

65′ | Bryan Mbeumo came close to extending Manchester United’s lead but his right-footed effort from the centre of the box went just over the crossbar after a good pass from Bruno Fernandes. Moments later, Luke Shaw conceded a foul on Omari Hutchinson as Nottingham Forest won a free kick in their own half.

58′ | Manchester United have taken the lead once again as Matheus Cunha scored with a right-footed finish into the bottom corner after Bryan Mbeumo’s earlier effort was blocked inside the box. VAR checked the goal and confirmed it as United lead Nottingham Forest 2-1.

53′ | Nottingham Forest have equalised as Morato scored with a close-range header after a dangerous corner delivery from Elliot Anderson. The corner was won after Luke Shaw conceded and Forest have now made it 1-1 at Old Trafford.

48′ | Manchester United started the second half brightly as Bryan Mbeumo fired over the bar from the centre of the box after being set up by Amad Diallo. Moments later, Amad conceded a foul on Elliot Anderson as Nottingham Forest won a free kick in their defensive half.

45′ | The players are back on the pitch and the second half is now underway between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford. United hold a 1-0 lead thanks to Luke Shaw’s early goal as both teams look for goals in the final 45 minutes.

HT’ | The first half has come to an end at Old Trafford with Manchester United holding a 1-0 lead over Nottingham Forest. Luke Shaw’s early goal remains the difference between the two sides after an entertaining opening 45 minutes.

38′ | Manchester United’s Lisandro Martinez saw his left-footed effort blocked inside the box by Nottingham defenders. The hosts had won the corner, but failed to make the most of it.

32′ | Nottingham Forest almost found an equaliser as Nicolas Dominguez’s header went over the bar from close range after a dangerous free-kick delivery from Elliot Anderson. The chance came after Diogo Dalot fouled Morgan Gibbs-White on the left wing.

29′ | Kobbie Mainoo has won a free kick for Manchester United in the defensive half after being fouled by Elliot Anderson. United continue to hold a 1-0 lead over Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford.

21′ | Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White attempted a shot that was saved by the United goalkeeper. Immediately after that, Man Utd came close to doubling their lead as Bryan Mbeumo struck the left post from close range after Matheus Cunha gave him a brilliant pass. Casemiro also missed the target while trying to find the back of the net after Cunha’s miss and deflection.

17′ | Nottingham Forest have won a free kick in their own half after Igor Jesus was fouled by Luke Shaw. Manchester United continue to lead 1-0 at Old Trafford after Shaw’s early goal gave the hosts the advantage.

15′ | Casemiro, who is playing his final home game for United at Old Trafford, nearly doubled their lead with a right-footed strike from outside the box, but the effort was blocked by the Nottingham Forest defence. Kobbie Mainoo had provided the assist. Man United are still leading 1-0 against Forest. 

8′ | Manchester United’s Amad Diallo has been penalised for a foul as Nottingham Forest try to settle into the game after conceding an early goal. United still lead 1-0 at Old Trafford thanks to Luke Shaw’s strike.

5′ | Man United have taken an early lead at Old Trafford as Luke Shaw found the net with Forest players just watching. The defender scored with a left-footed strike from the left side of the box to put the Red Devils 1-0 ahead against Nottingham.

0′ | The Premier League clash between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest is now underway at Old Trafford. Nottingham Forest will attack from right to left in the first half as both teams look for an early breakthrough.

Manchester United have struggled in recent Premier League meetings against Nottingham Forest and are currently winless in their last four league matches against them. Before this run, they had won eight consecutive PL games against Forest.

The players have now come out of the tunnel at Old Trafford ahead of the Premier League clash between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest. There was an emotional moment as Casemiro walked onto the pitch with his daughter in what is expected to be his final home game for United.

Reports suggest that Michael Carrick will remain Manchester United manager next season after guiding the club back into the Champions League. Carrick took charge on an interim basis after Ruben Amorim’s departure in January and is now expected to receive a new two-year contract from the United board.

Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Amad, Fernandes, Cunha; Mbeumo.

Subs: Bayindir, Dorgu, Heaven, Malacia, Mazraoui, Yoro, Mount, Ugarte, Zirkzee.

Nottingham Forest (4-4-2): Sels; Williams, Morato, Milenkovic, Netz; Hutchinson, Anderson, Dominguez, Gibbs-White; Wood, Igor Jesus.

Subs: Victor, Ortega, Sangaré, Awoniyi, Yates, Cunha, McAtee, Bakwa, Abbott.

Casemiro is playing his final match at Old Trafford for Manchester United before leaving the club at the end of the season. The Brazilian midfielder has scored nine goals this season and two assists and will hope to sign off in style in front of the home fans against Nottingham Forest.

The Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Premier League match can be watched live in India on the JioHotstar app and website. The live broadcast will be shown on Star Sports Network.