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Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

Follow all the action from Old Trafford

Sports Staff
Saturday 26 August 2023 09:00 EDT
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The 2023/24 Premier League season is under way and you can follow every game and every goal right here with The Independent.

This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.

Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.

Follow the latest action from the Premier League below.

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest

Substitution Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira Anthony David Junior Elanga

26 August 2023 16:40

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest

PENALTY FOR MANCHESTER UNITED! After a brief VAR review, it's confirmed: the hosts have a spot-kick! Rashford leaves Danilo flat-footed on the left side of the box, and when the pair clash knees, United's star striker tumbles to the turf!

26 August 2023 16:37

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest

Aurier does well to clear a dangerous Fernandes corner-kick, which is whipped towards the near post at some speed. United have another chance to deliver a ball into the box from the corner spot.

26 August 2023 16:35

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest

Penalty Goal Bruno Miguel Borges Fernandes

26 August 2023 16:35

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest

On his latest foray forward, Casemiro is caught offside, after Sancho delays his low throughball into the box just too long.

26 August 2023 16:33

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest

FOREST DOWN TO 10 MEN! After a lengthy VAR review, it is finally confirmed Forest will play the final quarter of this game with 10 players - Worrall's sending-off stands! It was denial of a clear goalscoring opportunity!

26 August 2023 16:30

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest

Substitution Brennan Price Johnson Cheikhou Kouyaté

26 August 2023 16:29

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest

Having landed awkwardly after an aerial challenge, Johnson stays down on the turf, and he will require treatment from the medics. Midway through the second half, the action is paused.

26 August 2023 16:26

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest

Red Card Joseph Adrian Worrall

26 August 2023 16:26

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest

Following some superb rapid-fire passing by Manchester United on the left side of the area, Martinez crosses low along the six-yard box, where his defensive colleague Lindelof appears and narrowly fails to get his outstretched boot on the ball.

26 August 2023 16:25

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