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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

Casemiro again appears in an advanced area, but he topples over too easily under a challenge by Worrall and his weak claims for a free-kick just outside the box are dismissed by the referee.

26 August 2023 15:43

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest

Antony jigs clear of his opponent on the right, then lays a ball back for Fernandes to strike with his laces. However, one of several white jerseys springs out and blocks the midfielder's powerful strike from 20 yards out.

26 August 2023 15:42

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest

With his goal earlier today, Awoniyi became the first Nottingham Forest player to score in the first three top-flight matches of any season since Peter Davenport did the same back in 1984.

26 August 2023 15:40

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest

A sharp pass by Aurier sets Gibbs-White haring free into the box, but Varane closes down a gaping space rapidly and diverts the ball behind for a corner.

26 August 2023 15:37

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest

After showing neat footwork to work his way into the opposition area, Wan-Bissaka declines to pick out a pass and his heavily deflected attempt is only saved at the second attempt by a scrambling Turner.

26 August 2023 15:36

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest

A smart threaded pass down the right by Johnson picks out Awoniyi's run, but the big striker then plays his cross too close to Onana, who simply steps out and picks up the loose ball.

26 August 2023 15:34

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest

Fernades sets Antony away, and the Brazilian winger then slides through a ball for Martial into the area. The latter's attempted shot on the stretch is then blocked by Boly's last-ditch challenge, which preserves Forest's lead for now.

26 August 2023 15:32

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest

Attempting to escape down the right touchline, Antony draws a foul by Aina and earns his team a free-kick midway through Forest's half. However, soon after, he clips over a heavy cross that sails straight out of play.

26 August 2023 15:30

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest

MISS! After Antony shimmies his way into the box from the right and lays off a tidy pass, Fernandes has a shot blocked behind for a corner. From the subsequent set-piece, taken by United's captain, Casemiro is left unmarked at the back post. Somehow, though, he misses with a header from point-blank range!

26 August 2023 15:28

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest

Overunning the ball by the left byline, Rashford eludes Aurier but then eases the pressure on Nottingham Forest's area as he gifts them a goal-kick.

26 August 2023 15:26

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