Nottingham vs Manchester Utd final score, result (Premier League): Red Devils return to Top 3

Nottingham vs Manchester Utd Highlights

Both sides started the game strongly on the banks of River Trent, exchanging early blows. However, Manchester United settled quicker and came close to taking the lead when Keylor Navas saved Bruno Fernandes' thunderous effort. It took Forest a bit longer to find their rhythm, but when they did, they almost scored through Scott McKenna's effort hitting the post.

Forest soon regretted missing that opportunity as Anthony Martial's shot was saved by Navas, but Antony tapped in the rebound. Forest regained some territory towards the end of the first half. United continued to pressure the Forest goal, but Antony's shot went wide, and Navas saved Christian Eriksen's attempt.

Antony was still causing problems for Forest and provided an assist for Diogo Dalot to score United's second goal. The game was over for Forest, and they were lucky to only concede two goals, with Fernandes' free-kick narrowly missing the post. However, Forest knows that their fate won't be determined by this result. As for Manchester United, the win secured a perfect weekend, placing them third behind Arsenal and Manchester City, following losses for Tottenham and Newcastle the previous day.

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Nottingham vs Manchester Utd Highlights

Nottingham vs Manchester Utd Summary

Manchester United secured a convincing 2-0 win over Nottingham, thanks to a standout performance from winger Antony. The victory allowed the Red Devils to climb back to third place in the standings.

After a 2-2 draw with Sevilla in the Europa League quarter-final, Manchester United suffered a double blow with injuries to central defender duo Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane, in addition to Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford being unavailable for the game. However, the return of Casemiro and Christian Eriksen added solidity to the midfield.

The trio of Jadon Sancho, Antony, and Anthony Martial created pressure on the home team, with Sancho almost scoring in the opening minute. The game was evenly contested, but Bruno Fernandes' classy finish in the 18th minute caused problems for Nottingham's defense.

Nottingham vs Manchester Utd Summary

Manchester United's high pressing game paid off when Antony tapped in a rebound from Martial's shot to open the scoring in the 32nd minute. In the second half, Manchester United increased the pace and created more chances, with Fernandes' shot hitting the crossbar.

Antony turned provider, setting up Diogo Dalot to score in the 76th minute, and the Red Devils held on to the lead until the end of the game. The 2-0 victory saw Manchester United move up to third place in the table with 59 points, three points ahead of Newcastle in fourth.

Flashscore Man of the Match: Antony (Manchester United)

Nottingham vs Manchester Utd final score

Goals

• MU: Antony (32')
• MU: Dalot (76')

Nottingham vs Manchester Utd confirmed line-ups

Nottingham vs Manchester Utd confirmed line-ups

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