Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Morgan Gibbs-White secures points
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Nottingham Forest will be hoping to build on their 3-1 victory over Newcastle on Boxing Day when they host Manchester United at the City Ground in Saturday’s late kick off.
Forest won their first match under new boss Nuno Espirito Santo when Chris Wood bagged a hat-trick against the Magpies and the Portuguese will want to continue to develop the side with a positive result today.
Manchester United, meanwhile, can move closer to the top four if they are victorious. Erik ten Hag’s men fought back from two goals down to defeat Aston Villa 3-2 last time out. Alejandro Garnacho continued to show why he’s a rising star with two goals and Rasmus Hojlund scored his first ever goal in the English top flight.
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Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
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Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
United edged possession during the opening 45 minutes (53 per cent), but Forest carried the greater attacking threat. They registered six shots - three of which were blocked - and four corners to their opponents' one. Both sides need to demonstrate a greater cutting edge upon the restart.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
We are goalless at the City Ground with Forest and United still seeking the breakthrough. Neither side has particularly threatened to find it so far, with just a single shot on target between them thus far. That came courtesy of a tame, deflected Wan-Bissaka attempt. Both will want to do better upon the resumption.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
HALF-TIME: NOTTINGHAM FOREST 0-0 MANCHESTER UNITED
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
We are only going to play a single additional minute at the end of this first half.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
The hosts are looking the more likely to break the deadlock before the interval. Gibbs-White swings a decent corner in from the left, but Onana clears with a solid punch.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
Nothing came of the free-kick for Forest, who are looking to win their final league game for only the second time in 10 calendar years. Their only only success came courtesy of a 1-0 victory over Wigan Athletic in 2019.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
Forest are awarded a free-kick on the left flank after Wan-Bissaka is penalised for tripping Yates. This is a good opportunity for the hosts to get the ball into the box and threaten their opponents.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
It has been an even first half with United shading possession (50.8 per cent). Can either side find the breakthrough before half-time?
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
It is worth noting United have failed to score in each of their last three away league games. They last went four without finding the net back in April 1989.
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