Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Manchester United 3-0 Nottingham Forest: Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Fred scored in the first United game since the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo
Marcus Rashford continued his rich vein of form as Manchester United closed in on the Premier League top four with a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest.
Rashford, fresh from an impressive World Cup campaign with England, scored the opener and made the second for Anthony Martial as United moved to within one point of fourth-placed Tottenham. He was off the pitch by the time Fred added late gloss to the victory that Rashford spearheaded.
The 25-year-old has been back to his best this season and scored his eighth goal in 13 games for club and country, looking a real threat throughout the match. The way he combined with Martial and Antony in attack suggests that United will fare just fine without the departed Cristiano Ronaldo.
And with the possibility of additions next month, Erik ten Hag’s side will be making a real push to break into those Champions League places and stay in them through the second half of the season.
Relive all the action in the live blog below:
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest
Manchester United have won their last six meetings with Nottingham Forest in all competitions, with this their first game against them since an 8-1 win at the City Ground in February 1999.
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest
Steve Cooper elects to make three changes from his side who also won in midweek against Blackburn. Dean Henderson is unable to play against his parent club meaning Hennessey starts in goal for Forest. In defence, there are a further two changes with Lodi and Aurier replacing Toffolo and Williams at full-back.
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest
For Manchester United, there are four changes from their EFL Cup win against Burnley. In goal, de Gea replaces Martin Dubravka whilst in defence, the injured Victor Lindelof and Scott McTominay make way for Shaw and Varane. Finally, in the forward line, Antony comes into the starting line-up in favour of Garnacho.
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest
NOTTINGHAM FOREST SUBS: Jack Colback, Lewis O’Brien, Harry Toffolo, Scott McKenna, Jordan Smith, Neco Williams, Sam Surridge, Emmanuel Dennis, Steve Cook.
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