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Anthony Elanga scored a surprising objective towards his former membership – Getty Pictures/Ritchie Sumpter

Simply when the trendy Manchester United believed they’d skilled all essentially the most exquisitely painful methods to lose a recreation so that they have been felled by considered one of their very own, and a objective from Anthony Elanga to face comparability with the best ever scored towards the as soon as dominant membership of English soccer.

The unbeaten run of Ruben Amorim’s crew stretching again beforehand seven video games to February 22 is over. The clouds collect anew. Nevertheless it was the style of its ending, and the person who delivered it that was essentially the most jarring for United. Not simply the United of April 2025 however the United of the final 12 years and all its many errors. They signed Elanga as a 12-year-old in 2014, the Swedish son of a former Cameroon worldwide whose household had moved to Higher Manchester. They finessed him right into a Premier League footballer and a global after which, within the tumult of one other summer time of change in 2023, they offered him for £13.5 million to a membership that United by no means supposed can be a menace to them.

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That membership, Nottingham Forest, now look well-placed in third for the Champions League subsequent season. United are thirteenth. Forest play the type of model most well-liked by their supervisor Nuno Espirito Santo, the place possession is an non-compulsory additional, however between the 2 groups, Elanga was essentially the most thrilling attacker by a long way. By the top, with the sport stretched, United’s gamers have been lowered to clipping his arm and sneaking fouls to cease the counterattack. His tempo is mind-boggling and maybe that was all United thought he had after they offered him – however even when it was, on this evening it was the distinction between the 2 groups.

In fact, Amorim’s gamers had heaps extra of the ball. They’d many extra photographs and in Bruno Fernandes they’d essentially the most completed participant on the pitch – however even he was not capable of raise the mediocrity of this crew. Amorim had began with out Rasmus Hojlund however introduced him on at half-time. He tried to place his religion in Joshua Zirkzee however by the top, as United chased the equaliser, the Dutchman was additionally summoned to the bench after an ineffective night. So lots of United’s big-ticket signings – Zirkzee, Manuel Ugarte, Patrick Dorgu – they have been all underwhelming. In contrast, Nuno obtained one other fantastic efficiency from his gamers.

In fact, Elanga was the good attraction however there was additionally a splendid night for the native boy and captain Ryan Yates. His block on an Alejandro Garnacho shot within the second half was essential. By the top Forest have been hanging on to the lead given to them by Elanga within the fifth minute. However they did so.

10:55 PM BSTAmorim on throwing on Maguire

If you happen to have a look at the sport within the ultimate quarter-hour they have been defending with six males within the field so we needed to get extra gamers in there. We can not get contained in the field with the mixtures.

Harry Maguire is basically robust on set items and when you find yourself within the reverse field you’re a striker not a defender. He’s possibly the perfect man to play contained in the field.

Harry Maguire after lacking a late probability – Getty Pictures/Robbie Jay Barratt

10:46 PM BSTNuno on his first-half tactical change

Look, I feel the sport was going away from us, we weren’t capable of management and United got too many conditions.

We selected the harm [to Ola Aina] to go to a again 5 and Morato might give a hand. That was the rationale behind it.

10:39 PM BSTNuno’s post-match ideas

Endure! Coronary heart, perception, serving to one another, the clearance off the road. It was a tough, exhausting recreation for us.

He’s a particular boy [Elanga] and his velocity and management of the ball, he simply does issues by himself.

A lad from the membership, membership captain, he’s the center of the time [Yates].

At the moment the Metropolis Floor was a part of the sport, as a result of we have been towards the ropes, there isn’t any want to cover it after a protracted, lengthy recreation on Saturday.

10:36 PM BSTCould there be extra such gross sales this summer time?10:33 PM BSTAmorim on the significance of the primary objective vs Forest

I feel we managed the sport however we already knew this crew can rating targets out of nothing. After they rating, it adjustments the sport to what they need. We tried, however with the final cross, the final cross, the final cross we couldn’t do it. We had a whole lot of photographs and pushed the opponent to the final third however we had a scarcity of high quality.

We have to win video games and we deserve extra that’s clear. However it’s our fault, we can not concede the objective within the method we do.

We all know the traits of this crew, and know one objective provides them the sport that we love. We modified the sport and helped them.

Manchester United’s Portuguese head coach Ruben Amorim

10:15 PM BSTRyan Yates on the shift Forest put in

120 minutes the opposite day – it’s unbelievable. The dedication, followers have been unimaginable and buzzing to maintain the run going. We’re having an incredible season. The previous two seasons have been about staying up, maintaining our head above water, and we now have obtained that momentum on the minute.

Ryan Yates celebrates Forest’s victory – Getty Pictures/Michael Steele

10:09 PM BSTForest sitting fairly in Champions League race10:03 PM BSTFT: Forest 1 United 0

Any doubts that existed about Forest’s endurance are certainly being dispelled: that’s now seven factors from dwelling fixtures towards Arsenal, Man Metropolis and United within the final batch of video games and (for now) they’re 10 factors away from sixth.

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This was a reasonably ropey efficiency in reality, maybe formed by enjoying 120 minutes at Brighton within the FA Cup. However Anthony Elanga’s objective was match to win any recreation and from there they battened down the hatches and held United at bay with some large blocks and a sprinkling of excellent fortune.

The result’s inconsequential for United’s league season. Defeat hurts, however Amorim will see some positives to take into the Europa League. Play like that and they’re going to fancy their possibilities towards Lyon.

Anthony Elanga celebrates his objective along with his Forest team-mates – Getty Pictures/Ritchie Sumpter

10:00 PM BST96 minutes: Forest 1 United 0

If Elanga scored one of many targets of the season, this is among the marketing campaign’s greatest defensive interventions. Murillo clears the ball of the road after the ball dropped for Maguire just a few yards out and he squeezed a shot below Sels. The Brazilian lets out an enormous roar in celebration and he team-mates descend to thank him for profitable Forest two factors there. A superb piece of defending. That’s when celebrating a clearance is justified.

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The ultimate whistle blows and Murillo sinks to his knees in prayer.

09:58 PM BST96 minutes: Forest 1 United 0

United have a throw-in close to the Forest nook flag. One final probability to ship into the field, however Williams heads away Fernandes’ cross earlier than Morato volleys away. Forest’s pink wall nonetheless standing.

09:56 PM BST94 minutes: Forest 1 United 0

Ryan Yates has made three important blocks on the sting of his personal field tonight. United are having fun with waves of strain now. Maguire knocks a header down within the field however Murillo hammers away.

Forest hanging on a contact, however Dominguez stays down holding his ankle to kill some valuable seconds.

09:55 PM BST92 minutes: Forest 1 United 0

Probability for Maguire! Dorgu with a threatening cross, however Maguire can not crane his neck to plant the header into an empty internet with Sels out of the image. In equity, replays present the supply was a contact behind Maguire.

09:54 PM BST91 minutes: Forest 1 United 0

There will probably be six minutes of added time. United desire a penalty for each a handball after which a visit within the field, earlier than Sosa races away on the break for Forest solely to try to fail to nutmeg Garnacho.

09:52 PM BST89 minutes: Forest 1 United 0

Fernandes tries to scoop a cross into the world however there’s far an excessive amount of on it and the ball runs by means of to Sels. Dorgu with an aimless cross that his headed away. United don’t look more likely to discover the equaliser, their greatest openings got here within the early phases of the sport.

09:50 PM BST87 minutes: Forest 1 United 0

Harry Maguire is able to come on for United, and I feel Amorim sees this as an attacking change. He replaces Yoro and I feel he’s going to play up prime. He has planted himself up towards Milenkovic with Hojlund transferring barely to the suitable.

09:48 PM BST84 minutes: Forest 1 United 0

Elanga and Awoniyi have executed their job within the eyes of Nuno, with Sosa and Sangare changing them as Forest look to shut this out. The house crew have run the clock down and killed the tempo of the sport successfully, a lot to the frustration of United followers watching.

09:46 PM BST80 minutes: Forest 1 United 0

United have mustered 19 photographs at objective to Forest’s 5 tonight, which sums up what has been a peculiar contest. However Nuno’s crew are near grinding out one other very important win that will tighten their grip on a Champions League place.

09:42 PM BST78 minutes: Forest 1 United 0

Amorim making one other change: United followers will probably be happy to see Mason Mount again on the pitch in any case his harm issues as he replaces Zirzkee.

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And Mount virtually scores inside a minute of approaching, whipping a right-footed shot from 25 yards simply broad of the close to submit.

09:39 PM BST75 minutes: Forest 1 United 0

What number of photographs have Forest blocked this season? I doubt any crew has blocked extra. Williams with one other there to disclaim Garnacho, earlier than Dorgu’s header is straight at Sels.

Gibbs-White then runs straight on the United defence however he’s crowded out when making an attempt to create space for the shot within the field.

09:35 PM BST72 minutes: Forest 1 United 0

Hojlund with an unthreatening header from a large free-kick that looped into the arms of Sels. Garnacho has been higher in the previous couple of minutes, the ball is sticking with him no less than, however after some good management he blazes a wild shot over the bar.

09:32 PM BST69 minutes: Forest 1 United 0

That was higher from Garnacho, cushioning down Fernandes’ cross excessive. A raking ball from simply outdoors the sting of his personal field. Garnacho chops inside to shoot, however Ryan Yates produced a telling block for Forest. Essential from the skipper.

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From the nook, the ball dropped for Garnacho once more, however he dragged a snap-shot broad of the close to submit.

09:28 PM BST66 minutes: Forest 1 United 0

Garnacho has been United’s poorest participant tonight. He’s flagged offside when wanting all the best way throughout the Forest backline, and is then booked for smashing the ball away in frustration. Fernandes threw his arms up after discovering the winger with the sweeping cross. Fernandes takes some stick for these gesticulations, however he’s justified on this case.

Alejandro Garnacho reacts – Getty Pictures/Robbie Jay Barratt

09:26 PM BST64 minutes: Forest 1 United 0

Dominguez is able to come on for Forest, however United have a nook. Williams with the defending for Forest to dam the cross. United have appeared harmful from these set-pieces tonight… however this time Forest win the primary header.

09:24 PM BST61 minutes: Forest 1 United 0

Forest having fun with their strongest spell of the sport, a sustained spell of possession within the United half. Yates then Fernandes after he was the sufferer of a nutmeg. Foul given, however United aggrieved there was no yellow card.

09:22 PM BST59 minutes: Forest 1 United 0

Amorim has seen sufficient to conclude leaving Casemiro hanging on a yellow is an excessive amount of of a threat. Christian Eriksen replaces him. A really artistic and technical midfield pair of Fernandes and Eriksen for United now, however you wouldn’t Gibbs-White to construct up a head of steam towards them if you’re a United fan.

09:20 PM BST57 minutes: Forest 1 United 0

Ryan Yates and Casemiro within the thick of the motion once more. Casemiro goes down holding his face after Gibbs-White’s forearm caught him. Most undoubtedly not violent, however Yates’ is barking up the improper tree in search of a yellow for simulation.

09:16 PM BST53 minutes: Forest 1 United 0

Williams needs a free-kick for a foul by Dorgu, however the referee rightly judges that the Forest participant threw himself ahead to engineer the contact. Regardless of that let-off, it has not been the perfect couple of minutes for Dorgu who performs one other unfastened cross when United have been constructing an assault.

09:14 PM BST51 minutes: Forest 1 United 0

Garnacho with a sloppy cross inside his personal half to current Gibbs-White with the ball however the Forest No 10 sliced a left-footed shot excessive, broad and good-looking. Then Dorgu does likewise within the Forest half, permitting Elanga to set Forest ahead on the break.

09:12 PM BST49 minutes: Forest 1 United 0

Onana with an excellent save to pluck Yates’ header off the road however the midfielder was half-a-yard offside in any case. Higher from Forest within the build-up to carve out the opening.

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Now Yates is down in midfield after showing to be clattered by Casemiro. The United man is booked and is livid with that verdict. I’m unsure he has any grounds for criticism.

Casemiro of Manchester United is proven a yellow card – Getty Pictures/Cameron Smith

09:10 PM BST47 minutes: Forest 1 United 0

United have a nook after an early run in behind from Hojlund. The referee awarded a objective kick however was instructed by his assistant to provide the nook. For the third time tonight, United win a header on the close to submit however Casemiro’s effort was by no means troubling Sels.

09:08 PM BSTWe are again below method within the second half

Forest get the second half began.

A half-time change from Amorim: Ugarte off for Hojlund, the type of change you make when 1-0 down. Fernandes will drop right into a deeper place.

09:05 PM BSTSays plenty09:04 PM BSTAn sad behavior

After Elanga’s objective, United have additionally conceded the joint-most targets from quick breaks within the Premier League this season.

08:58 PM BSTA recreation that’s finely balanced

Nottingham Forest are midway in the direction of securing a league double over Manchester United.

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Anthony Elanga’s objective separates the 2 groups, however United will nonetheless consider they’ll get one thing right here.

Bruno Fernandes has inevitably been concerned in most of United’s threatening moments, although they discover themselves up towards a resilient dwelling defence.

A priority for Nuno Espirito Santo would be the untimely exit of defender Ola Aina by means of harm, which compelled a serious reshuffle of his back-line.

08:55 PM BSTHT: Forest 1 United 0

The house crew have the lead however have been second-best for a lot of that half. Don’t take my phrase for it, take Nuno’s, with the Forest supervisor altering methods earlier than the 40-minute mark with Morato changing midfielder Danilo. Forest have additionally misplaced Aina to harm.

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United with some good interaction however missing precision across the penalty space.

The one second of high quality finish product got here from Elanga with top-of-the-line solo targets you will notice this season. TV say he lined 85 metres in 9 seconds with the ball at his toes.

08:52 PM BST45+6 minutes: Forest 1 United 0

United’s ultimate probability of the half to seek out the equaliser however Casemiro drags the shot nicely broad from distance after he was teed up by Fernandes. Forest’s midfield far too porous once more within the build-up.

08:50 PM BST45+4 minutes: Forest 1 United 0

Pretty flick across the nook from Zirzkee into area for Garnacho with Forest’s backline zig-zagged throughout the pitch however the winger’s contact was too heavy which gave Milenkovic the possibility to win a booming problem.

08:49 PM BST45+2 minutes: Forest 1 United 0

After an open first 25 minutes to the match, issues have grow to be bitty which fits Forest simply fantastic. They are going to be seeking to sit tight and await one or two possibilities on the counter to kill the sport.

08:47 PM BST45 minutes: Forest 1 United 0

There will probably be six minutes of stoppage time to play. De Ligt is down after twisting his ankle when falling awkwardly from an aerial problem towards Awoniyi however the Dutch defender is again on his toes now.

08:44 PM BST42 minutes: Forest 1 United 0

Anderson battling nicely towards Garnacho close to the touchline and Forest win the throw. Regardless of United’s good work general, Garnacho has appeared a bit of light-weight and too simply discouraged, not least on Elanga’s objective when he was shrugged off.

08:40 PM BST39 minutes: Forest 1 United 0

Williams and Murillo hanging legs out within the penalty space, however nothing doing in the meanwhile. Anderson received the ball cleanly towards Garnacho and there was no contact towards Casemiro. This has been robust going for Forest regardless of the lead.

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Nuno making one other change: Morato on for Danilo. That appears like a change to a again 5 to match up United’s system.

08:38 PM BST37 minutes: Forest 1 United 0

A stoppage in play whereas Aina stays right down to obtain some therapy. We might be seeing the impact of additional time within the FA Cup on the weekend, and it seems just like the Forest right-back’s race is run. Moreno goes to interchange him.

08:32 PM BSTUnited enjoying nicely regardless of the scoreline

Manchester United could have conceded a calamitous objective however haven’t been too unhealthy right here.

Forest have appeared surprisingly nervy at instances and United do look harmful after they pour ahead.

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Diogo Dalot has seen a header come again off the crossbar and United are discovering numerous area to use.

Forest are at all times a menace on the counter-attack, although, and Elanga’s objective will probably be a warning to the guests.

Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United controls the ball – Getty Pictures/Michael Steele

08:32 PM BST31 minutes: Forest 1 United 0

Far an excessive amount of area in Forest’s midfield for Casemiro to show, run and feed a cross into Garnacho. He tees up Fernandes for an additional long-range shot however Murillo stands as much as make the block. United’s method play has been a major enchancment on what we now have seen many of the season. Forest have scored with their solely shot.

08:29 PM BST28 minutes: Forest 1 United 0

United hit the bar! As soon as once more, they threaten from a near-post header with Dalot glancing an effort on that bounced off the woodwork earlier than Sels did sufficient on the rebound to palm the ball away and win a foul.

08:28 PM BST26 minutes: Forest 1 United 0

Yates now down after making a block deal with on Garnacho, their shins collided on the follow-through. A sore one for the Forest midfielder.

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When play resumes, United win one other nook. There was loads of speak about their wing-backs not providing sufficient offensively, however with Dalot on his pure proper facet and Dorgu on the left they’ve raided ahead nicely.

08:25 PM BST24 minutes: Forest 1 United 0

Elanga galloping at an uncovered United defence once more however he took too lengthy to resolve between a cross or a shot and Casemiro hooked a leg round to win the ball again. Diligent defending from the Brazilian midfielder.

08:23 PM BST22 minutes: Forest 1 United 0

Elanga with a fantastic piece of ability down the left after which a trademark burst of tempo to pull Forest up the pitch. Powerful to name the place the sport goes to go from right here: United have moved the ball slickly, however Forest look such a menace on the break. Fernandes penalised for a foul on Yates. Not shy of some needle, these two.

08:19 PM BST18 minutes: Forest 1 United 0

Sels sharp off his line to collected a low cross whipped throughout the world by Dorgu. Moments earlier than that, Forest had one other harmful break from a United nook however Awoniyi ran the ball barely too broad. Yates aggressive towards Mazraoui in midfield.

08:15 PM BST14 minutes: Forest 1 United 0

United proceed to take pleasure in loads of territory and a header is glanced broad on the near-post from a nook. I think about Amorim will probably be completely satisfied sufficient with the overall play. Fernandes, Casemiro and Ugarte with some neat one-touch passing by means of midfield.

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Murillo then needs Sels to brush up however the goalkeeper hesitates, permitting Zirkzee to steal in. He wins a nook.

08:11 PM BSTUnited’s loss is Forest’s acquire

For one more mistake in Manchester United’s current historical past, look no additional than the sale of Anthony Elanga.

He was offered to Nottingham Forest for simply £13.5 million along with his profession by no means taking off at Previous Trafford.

The Sweden worldwide is main on assists for Forest this season and has now scored his sixth objective towards his previous membership.

United had began nicely, too, however have been knocked out of their stride.

Nottingham Forest’s Anthony Elanga celebrates his objective – Reuters/Andrew Boyers

08:10 PM BST9 minutes: Forest 1 United 0

Instantly after conceding, United have one other quick on track by means of Fernandes. A vibrant and breezy opening spell however now Forest have the sport state they love; the possibility to take in strain and break at velocity.

08:08 PM BSTGOOOAALL! What a solo objective by Elanga

In opposition to his former membership, Elanga has simply scored one of many particular person targets of the season. Forest cleared the United nook, earlier than Elanga dismissed a few challenges in midfield with United’s defenders back-peddling in concern of his tempo. Elanga might have handed for Gibbs-White however he took on the shot along with his left foot from the sting of the field and located the underside nook.

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That was one of many targets of the season from Anthony Elanga. He ran from his personal half and for many of the method the Forest followers have been deseprate for him to launch the ball to Gibbs-White. His tempo and management was so outstanding, nevertheless, that he simply opened United up. Garnacho chased him exhausting however he and no-one else was swift sufficient. Elanga toned down the celebrations as a former United man. His team-mates and the house crowd made up for it.

08:06 PM BST4 minutes: Forest 0 United 0

No Sels pushes a Fernandes shot from 25 yards after a neat lay-off by Garnacho.

08:05 PM BST2 minutes: Forest 0 United 0

Vivid sufficient begin from the away crew however Garnacho runs the ball out for a objective kick when he in behind Murillo. Forest’s opponents are inclined to see loads of the ball, it’s a query of how a lot they’ll create with it. Yoro is enjoying on the suitable of the again three with Mazraoui on the left.

08:01 PM BSTKICK OFF!

Manchester United get the sport below method.

07:57 PM BSTThe gamers are within the tunnel on the Metropolis Floor

Barely room to swing a cat down in there. Now the gamers are on the best way out. Not an empty seat to be seen. Forest followers know that is one other huge one having taken 4 factors from Arsenal and Man Metropolis right here earlier than the break.

07:46 PM BSTMorgan Gibbs-White leads Forest within the heat up

Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White and Ryan Yates throughout the heat up earlier than the match

07:44 PM BSTAmorim on his choice

Now we have to seek out methods to win video games. Now we have a whole lot of issues to win this season; we now have to enhance within the desk and compete for the Europa League so each minute of each recreation is

We attempt to have a look at the opponent and the coaching and to seek out the perfect qualities of the gamers to win the sport. You will need to consider the gamers who can change the sport midway by means of.

You may see from the road up Bruno will play a bit of bit forward, however Bruno is all over the place.

07:37 PM BSTBruno Fernandes makes his 278th United look

It means he’s now degree on appearances with Luke Shaw, regardless of becoming a member of the membership five-and-a-half years later in January 2020.

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That claims loads about Shaw’s lack of availability in current campaigns, although I feel we should always at all times keep in mind he suffered a horrible leg break when he was flying in the beginning of the 2015-16 season.

Very similar to former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey who suffered an identical destiny as a younger participant, muscular accidents have been an issue ever since.

07:30 PM BSTNuno supervisor of the yr?

Supervisor of the Yr? Nuno Espirito Santo should have an enormous probability.

Nottingham Forest have been battling relegation final season, and the marketing campaign earlier than, however have been impressed below their Portuguese supervisor this time period.

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It all began for Nuno again in 2009 when he was suggested to take his teaching badges within the distant Scottish seaside resort of Largs.

For a deep dive into the Nuno teaching story, .

07:24 PM BSTThe motive Hudson-Odoi misses out

Callum Hudson-Odoi will miss tonight’s recreation as a result of a private matter.

The £3 million signing from Chelsea has been considered one of Nottingham Forest’s standout stars this season and scored within the final recreation on the Metropolis Floor, within the 1-0 win over Manchester Metropolis.

High scorer Chris Wooden can be out with a hip drawback, however Forest hope he might return for this weekend’s recreation at Aston Villa.

07:19 PM BSTZirkzee on if items of ability have received United followers round

Perhaps a bit of bit for the little youngsters, however I feel it’s simply vital to be efficient as nicely once you do it. It doesn’t at all times work, however I feel the followers prefer it when a participant simply goes out on a pitch and simply tries and works exhausting. And that’s what we’re all simply making an attempt to do on this crew. Simply go on the market with confidence and be the perfect model of ourselves.

Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee – PA/Mike Egerton

07:17 PM BSTNuno on Forest’s quick turnaround after 120 minutes within the Cup

It’s very tough on the gamers however they’re recovering nicely. They’re at all times being optimistic so we’re assured we are able to carry out towards an excellent crew.

These quick turnarounds are all about recovering and luckily the match is within the night so it is going to provides us the day to finalise the main points, so we will probably be OK.

07:12 PM BSTForest have been within the prime 4 for 101 days

This season’s magic carpet trip below Nuno Espirito Santo continues to roll on at Nottingham Forest.

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They continue to be in rivalry for a spot in subsequent season’s Champions League and now have an FA Cup semi-final towards Manchester Metropolis to sit up for later this month.

Nuno is the king of taking “one recreation at a time” and he won’t tolerate any distractions with the main focus turning again to Forest’s league marketing campaign.

It’s now 101 days that Forest have occupied the top-four of the Premier League, they usually have the probability to safe a home double over United tonight.

The Metropolis Floor will probably be bouncing.

Forest followers carrying Jota shirts – Getty Pictures/Cameron Smith

07:01 PM BSTIs the oil tanker turning?

Is the tide beginning to flip for Ruben Amorim and Manchester United?

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After reserving a spot within the Europa League quarter-final, the place they may face Lyon over two legs later this month, United are additionally unbeaten in 4 matches within the Premier League.

These are small steps for a membership of United’s dimension and historical past, however it does really feel like Amorim is making some progress.

Lastly, he can look forward with a level of optimism regardless of so many transient moments of promise on this excruciating interval of underachievement.

Securing a win or a draw on the Metropolis Floor tonight would definitely be additional proof that the enormous oil tanker is creaking into life.

Manchester United supervisor Ruben Amorim – Reuters/Andrew Boyers

06:59 PM BSTAmorim on Bruno Fernandes’ future

I would like Bruno right here as a result of possibly within the lowest moments of our season (he impressed). We wish to win the Premier League once more, so we wish the perfect gamers to proceed with us.

He’s 29, I feel, however he’s nonetheless so younger as a result of he performs 55 video games each season. Between assists and targets, he’s there for 30 no less than so he’s the kind of participant we wish right here so he’s not going anyplace.

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06:26 PM BSTForest failing to qualify for the Champions League would now be disappointing

Nottingham Forest’s season scaled new heights on Saturday after they reached an FA Cup semi-final however consideration now turns to securing Champions League qualification by way of the Premier League.

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Attaining European soccer of any stripe would have been seen as a outstanding effort in August, however in reality it could now be deflating if Forest missed out on the top-five end required to succeed in Europe’s Premier membership competitors.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s crew have a seven-point cushion to Newcastle United in sixth, albeit Newcastle have performed a recreation fewer and are buoyant following their League Cup success.

Forest’s ultimate 9 league fixtures look fairly beneficial, however tonight’s dwelling recreation towards Manchester United and journeys to Aston Villa and Spurs over the subsequent few weeks look key.

United followers would have been fearing the worst for this fixture a couple of months in the past, however there have been sparkles of promise from Ruben Amorim’s crew earlier than the worldwide break.

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The truth is, United are unbeaten of their final seven video games throughout all competitions. They have been convincing winners over two legs towards Actual Sociedad within the Europa League last-16 and will nicely have crushed Arsenal at Previous Trafford however for some sharp David Raya saves. The gloomier lens by means of which to view this run: the one groups United have crushed domestically for the reason that flip of the yr are Leicester Metropolis (twice), Ipswich City, Southampton and Fulham.

The rest of their season hinges on continued development within the Europa League however that is United in any case, the place back-to-back defeats spell disaster irrespective of the competitors. Amorim is boosted by the return of Harry Maguire and Lenny Yoro, which ought to give United’s again three a extra sturdy really feel. It’s nonetheless too quickly for Luke Shaw to return, which is more likely to be the case for this weekend’s Manchester derby.

Forest proceed to sweat on Chris Wooden’s health after the striker sustained a hip drawback throughout the worldwide break. Ought to he miss out, Nuno may have a alternative between Taiwo Awoniyi as a like-for-like alternative or bringing in Jota and shifting Anthony Elanga to centre-forward in a extra cell frontline.

Full crew information on the best way shortly.