Round 37 ·
HT: 1-0
Updated:
Half Time
1–0
90 Min
3–2
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Manchester United
4-2-3-1 · Michael Carrick
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Nottingham Forest
4-4-2 · Vitor Pereira
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
This result had carried clear short-term weight for both sides: Manchester United had needed a response under pressure, and Nottingham Forest had arrived looking to protect momentum. United’s 3-2 win at Old Trafford had tilted that balance in Michael Carrick’s favour, while Vitor Pereira had been left with another reminder that fine margins and in-game control had mattered at this level.
United had struck early through Luke Shaw in the 5th minute, and that first goal had set the tone for a match shaped by pressure and transitions. Forest had come back with more energy after the break, but they had paid for brief lapses in defensive structure. Morato’s equaliser in the 53rd minute, assisted by Elliot Anderson, had been followed almost immediately by Matheus Cunha’s reply two minutes later. That quick swing had been decisive: it had shown United’s better reaction to momentum shifts and Carrick’s calmer management of game-state transitions.
The contest had remained open, and the final phase had underlined how much the game had depended on finishing and control rather than volume alone. Bryan Mbeumo had made it 3-1 in the 76th minute after a Bruno Fernandes assist, before Morgan Gibbs-White had reduced the deficit two minutes later, again with Anderson involved. Forest had created enough to stay alive, but they had not found the last pass or the cleanest final action to complete the comeback.
Six substitutions had shaped the second-half rhythm, and that had mattered as both managers tried to adjust pressing heights and attacking structure. United had looked the more settled side in the 4-2-3-1, especially when they had moved through the middle third after turnovers. Forest’s 4-4-2 had given them width and some direct threat, but Pereira had needed sharper tactical adjustments after United regained control. The card count had stayed relatively modest, with United collecting two yellows and Forest one.
What next: United had taken a valuable lift in confidence, while Forest had been left to sharpen their response before the next league fixture.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
This will be a pressure test with momentum at stake, and both sides will know that the margins at Old Trafford could shape the mood around the run-in. Manchester United and Nottingham Forest will enter with different tactical identities, but the same demand: show character, stay disciplined, and handle the decisive moments without losing control.
For Manchester United, Michael Carrick will be judged on how well his 4-2-3-1 manages the balance between pressing high and protecting the spaces behind the first wave. If the structure becomes too stretched, Forest will look to break the game open in transition and force United into long recoveries. If the pressing is timed well, though, United should be able to pin Forest back and create better shooting positions through sustained possession.
Nottingham Forest, lining up in a 4-4-2 under Vitor Pereira, will likely focus on compact lines, direct exits, and disciplined work without the ball. Their route into the match may come through quick counters, set pieces, and patience when United are in control phases. If the contest remains level after the first hour, Pereira’s bench timing could become a major factor, especially if he can adjust the tempo and alter Forest’s threat in the final third.
For supporters in Malta following the Premier League closely, this should feel like a familiar kind of test: one team expected to control territory, the other looking to make the game uncomfortable through shape, timing, and concentration. The decisive edge may come from whichever side manages the transition moments more cleanly and avoids a costly lapse when the match opens up.
The match could be decided by who handles pressure better in the central spaces and at set pieces.
Manchester United with a deserved victory after a fine display
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Manchester United: 49%, Nottingham Forest: 51%.
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Amad Diallo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Matz Sels from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Bruno Fernandes swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Good effort by Joshua Zirkzee as he directs a shot on target, but Matz Sels saves it
Elliot Anderson successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Joshua Zirkzee is blocked
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
Safe hands from Matz Sels as he comes out and claims the ball
Kobbie Mainoo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ibrahim Sangare makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Lisandro Martinez from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nottingham Forest with a potentially dangerous attack.
POST! So nearly a goal by Diogo Dalot but his finish hits the post!
Manchester United start a counter attack
Lisandro Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
James McAtee makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Kobbie Mainoo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Lisandro Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Lisandro Martinez from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Good effort by Joshua Zirkzee as he directs a shot on target, but Matz Sels saves it
Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
Neco Williams from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Mason Mount fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Jair Cunha from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Elliot Anderson commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book
Obstruction as Elliot Anderson cuts off the run of Patrick Dorgu. A free-kick is awarded.
Manchester United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
James McAtee relieves the pressure with a clearance
Patrick Dorgu makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Harry Maguire from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Luke Shaw commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book
Reckless challenge there. Luke Shaw commits a rough foul on Dilane Bakwa
Jair Cunha wins an air challenge against Joshua Zirkzee
Goal kick for Manchester United
Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest sends an effort wide of target
Taiwo Awoniyi goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Taiwo Awoniyi but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Taiwo Awoniyi finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
James McAtee creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Nottingham Forest with a potentially dangerous attack.
Nikola Milenkovic makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Manchester United start a counter attack
The fourth official shows there are 8 minute(s) of time to be added
Lisandro Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Patrick Dorgu relieves the pressure with a clearance
Luke Shaw from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Manchester United: 50%, Nottingham Forest: 50%.
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Patrick Dorgu relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Bruno Fernandes fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Ibrahim Sangare relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United start a counter attack
Mason Mount relieves the pressure with a clearance
Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Lisandro Martinez successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Morgan Gibbs-White is blocked
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Senne Lammens from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Kobbie Mainoo from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from Nottingham Forest takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Luke Shaw from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ibrahim Sangare relieves the pressure with a clearance
Bruno Fernandes creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Manchester United start a counter attack
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Nikola Milenkovic relieves the pressure with a clearance
Lisandro Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Bruno Fernandes relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Manchester United: 52%, Nottingham Forest: 48%.
Amad Diallo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Neco Williams relieves the pressure with a clearance
Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
Luca Netz is leaving the field to be replaced by Jair Cunha in a tactical substitution.
Igor Jesus is leaving the field to be replaced by James McAtee in a tactical substitution.
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Elliot Anderson relieves the pressure with a clearance
Good effort by Patrick Dorgu as he directs a shot on target, but Matz Sels saves it
Bruno Fernandes creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
Kobbie Mainoo from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Luca Netz successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Bruno Fernandes is blocked
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Senne Lammens from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Morato relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Diogo Dalot wins an air challenge against Luca Netz
Casemiro is leaving the field to be replaced by Mason Mount in a tactical substitution.
Matheus Cunha is leaving the field to be replaced by Patrick Dorgu in a tactical substitution.
Bryan Mbeumo is leaving the field to be replaced by Joshua Zirkzee in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Manchester United: 52%, Nottingham Forest: 48%.
The referee runs back to show Casemiro from Manchester United a yellow card for the previous foul.
With the goal, Nottingham Forest have reduced their deficit. Will they be capable of pulling something out of the game?
Ibrahim Sangare made the key pass for the goal!
Elliot Anderson provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Morgan Gibbs-White volleys the ball into the back of the net with the left. A great finish!
The cross by Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Casemiro from Manchester United concedes a foul on Dilane Bakwa but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
Nottingham Forest start a counter attack
Nikola Milenkovic successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Matheus Cunha is blocked
Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
Morato relieves the pressure with a clearance
Bryan Mbeumo managed to score from an easy position.
Matheus Cunha made the key pass for the goal!
Bruno Fernandes provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Bryan Mbeumo scores with the left foot!
The cross by Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Manchester United: 51%, Nottingham Forest: 49%.
Goal kick for Manchester United
Lisandro Martinez successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Morgan Gibbs-White is blocked
Taiwo Awoniyi creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Nottingham Forest with a potentially dangerous attack.
Matheus Cunha from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Dilane Bakwa swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Lisandro Martinez successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Igor Jesus is blocked
Nottingham Forest with a potentially dangerous attack.
Morgan Gibbs-White relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Senne Lammens from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Morato successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Bryan Mbeumo is blocked
The cross by Matheus Cunha from Manchester United successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Casemiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ibrahim Sangare relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest is ruled offside
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Luke Shaw hand-balls
Luke Shaw controls the ball with his hand
Manchester United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Neco Williams relieves the pressure with a clearance
Senne Lammens relieves the pressure with a clearance
Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nicolas Dominguez is leaving the field to be replaced by Ibrahim Sangare in a tactical substitution.
Chris Wood is leaving the field to be replaced by Taiwo Awoniyi in a tactical substitution.
Omari Hutchinson is leaving the field to be replaced by Dilane Bakwa in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Manchester United: 51%, Nottingham Forest: 49%.
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
A player from Manchester United takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Nicolas Dominguez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Morato from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Bruno Fernandes swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Neco Williams successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Matheus Cunha is blocked
Bruno Fernandes creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Nicolas Dominguez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Diogo Dalot relieves the pressure with a clearance
Chris Wood makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Neco Williams from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United swings in the corner from the right.
Good effort by Amad Diallo as he directs a shot on target, but Matz Sels saves it
Casemiro creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
Manchester United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
Omari Hutchinson relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Manchester United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Luke Shaw fouls Omari Hutchinson
Ball possession: Manchester United: 51%, Nottingham Forest: 49%.
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Bryan Mbeumo from Manchester United sends an effort wide of target
Bryan Mbeumo goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Bryan Mbeumo but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Bryan Mbeumo finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Harry Maguire fouls Nikola Milenkovic
Nikola Milenkovic from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Bryan Mbeumo swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Igor Jesus from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Morato is penalised for pushing Amad Diallo
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Bruno Fernandes could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Good effort by Morgan Gibbs-White as he directs a shot on target, but Senne Lammens saves it
Nottingham Forest with a potentially dangerous attack.
Nottingham Forest start a counter attack
Manchester United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Matheus Cunha relieves the pressure with a clearance
Harry Maguire wins an air challenge against Chris Wood
Luca Netz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Matheus Cunha relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Luke Shaw relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Manchester United: 50%, Nottingham Forest: 50%.
GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Manchester United stands.
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Manchester United.
G O O O O O A A L - Matheus Cunha finds the net with the right foot!
Neco Williams successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Bryan Mbeumo is blocked
The cross by Diogo Dalot from Manchester United successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
Ball possession: Manchester United: 49%, Nottingham Forest: 51%.
GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Nottingham Forest stands.
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Nottingham Forest.
With that goal, Nottingham Forest equalised. Game on!
Omari Hutchinson made the key pass for the goal!
Elliot Anderson provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Morato Nottingham Forest scores with a header.
The cross by Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Omari Hutchinson from Nottingham Forest takes a short corner kick from the right.
Luke Shaw from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Casemiro fouls Elliot Anderson
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Lisandro Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Neco Williams makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Chris Wood wins an air challenge against Lisandro Martinez
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Manchester United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Morato makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
A shot by Harry Maguire is blocked
The cross by Matheus Cunha from Manchester United successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Igor Jesus from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Bruno Fernandes swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Neco Williams relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Manchester United: 51%, Nottingham Forest: 49%.
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Manchester United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Morgan Gibbs-White relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Lisandro Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Amad Diallo from Manchester United trips Elliot Anderson
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Oooh... that was a sitter! Bryan Mbeumo should have scored from that position
Bryan Mbeumo from Manchester United sends an effort wide of target
Bryan Mbeumo goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Bryan Mbeumo but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Bryan Mbeumo finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Amad Diallo creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
The cross by Matheus Cunha from Manchester United successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Diogo Dalot wins an air challenge against Luca Netz
The second half is underway
The only goal scored by Manchester United gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Manchester United: 51%, Nottingham Forest: 49%.
Neco Williams is penalised for pushing Luke Shaw
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added
The referee signals a free kick as Matheus Cunha from Manchester United trips Neco Williams
Neco Williams makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Casemiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Omari Hutchinson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Igor Jesus relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Manchester United: 52%, Nottingham Forest: 48%.
Goal kick for Manchester United
Chris Wood from Nottingham Forest heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
Neco Williams from Nottingham Forest swings in the corner from the left.
Lisandro Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nottingham Forest with a potentially dangerous attack.
Morgan Gibbs-White creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Luke Shaw relieves the pressure with a clearance
Chris Wood wins an air challenge against Harry Maguire
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
A chance presents itself to Amad Diallo from Manchester United but his header goes wide
The cross by Diogo Dalot from Manchester United successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Nicolas Dominguez from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United takes a short corner kick from the right.
Nikola Milenkovic successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Bruno Fernandes is blocked
Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
Senne Lammens from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Omari Hutchinson swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Luke Shaw from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Manchester United: 55%, Nottingham Forest: 45%.
Dangerous challenge by Kobbie Mainoo from Manchester United. Nicolas Dominguez on the receiving end of that.
Nicolas Dominguez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Manchester United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Elliot Anderson successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Lisandro Martinez is blocked
Matz Sels from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Bruno Fernandes swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Morato from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Manchester United start a counter attack
Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest concedes a foul on Kobbie Mainoo but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Diogo Dalot could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Lisandro Martinez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Manchester United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Manchester United: 50%, Nottingham Forest: 50%.
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Manchester United start a counter attack
Omari Hutchinson relieves the pressure with a clearance
Casemiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Elliot Anderson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Nicolas Dominguez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Manchester United
A chance presents itself to Nicolas Dominguez from Nottingham Forest but his header goes wide
The cross by Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest successfully finds a teammate in the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Diogo Dalot from Manchester United trips Morgan Gibbs-White
Morgan Gibbs-White makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Diogo Dalot from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Elliot Anderson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Manchester United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Bruno Fernandes fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Manchester United: 49%, Nottingham Forest: 51%.
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest trips Kobbie Mainoo
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Igor Jesus is penalised for pushing Casemiro
Kobbie Mainoo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nottingham Forest with a potentially dangerous attack.
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Diogo Dalot relieves the pressure with a clearance
A chance presents itself to Nikola Milenkovic from Nottingham Forest but his header goes wide
The cross by Nicolas Dominguez from Nottingham Forest successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Bryan Mbeumo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Luke Shaw from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest swings in the corner from the left.
Casemiro successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Elliot Anderson is blocked
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Diogo Dalot from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Casemiro from Manchester United concedes a foul on Elliot Anderson but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
Elliot Anderson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Luke Shaw relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Lisandro Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Omari Hutchinson from Nottingham Forest takes a short corner kick from the right.
Ball possession: Manchester United: 53%, Nottingham Forest: 47%.
Lisandro Martinez from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Bruno Fernandes relieves the pressure with a clearance
Omari Hutchinson relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Luke Shaw relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nicolas Dominguez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Morato relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Nottingham Forest
Casemiro from Manchester United sends an effort wide of target
Casemiro goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Casemiro but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Casemiro finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Nicolas Dominguez from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Oooh... that was a sitter! Bryan Mbeumo should have scored from that position
POST! So nearly a goal by Bryan Mbeumo but his finish hits the post!
Matheus Cunha creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Manchester United start a counter attack
Good effort by Morgan Gibbs-White as he directs a shot on target, but Senne Lammens saves it
Omari Hutchinson creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Nottingham Forest with a potentially dangerous attack.
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Casemiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Manchester United: 58%, Nottingham Forest: 42%.
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Omari Hutchinson relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Manchester United
Matheus Cunha makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Neco Williams relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Luke Shaw from Manchester United trips Igor Jesus
Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Luca Netz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Manchester United: 55%, Nottingham Forest: 45%.
Casemiro makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Nottingham Forest start a counter attack
Morgan Gibbs-White successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Casemiro is blocked
Elliot Anderson successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Matheus Cunha is blocked
Manchester United start a counter attack
Casemiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
Bruno Fernandes shoots from outside the box, but Matz Sels has it under control
Bruno Fernandes tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Matz Sels
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Morato relieves the pressure with a clearance
Diogo Dalot from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nottingham Forest with a potentially dangerous attack.
Goal kick for Manchester United
Nottingham Forest are trying to create something here.
The match is very one-sided right now. Nottingham Forest are clearly dominating possession
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Safe hands from Matz Sels as he comes out and claims the ball
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Manchester United: 53%, Nottingham Forest: 47%.
Harry Maguire makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Nottingham Forest start a counter attack
Neco Williams relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Casemiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nicolas Dominguez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Senne Lammens as he comes out and claims the ball
Amad Diallo from Manchester United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Elliot Anderson
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Amad Diallo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Manchester United managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
G O O O O O A A L - Luke Shaw finds the net with the left foot!
Neco Williams from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Elliot Anderson relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nicolas Dominguez from Nottingham Forest intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Manchester United: 57%, Nottingham Forest: 43%.
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Neco Williams makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Nikola Milenkovic makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
Matheus Cunha relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Nottingham Forest take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Senne Lammens relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nottingham Forest are in control of the ball.
Neco Williams relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Matheus Cunha relieves the pressure with a clearance
Neco Williams relieves the pressure with a clearance
Lisandro Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
Nottingham Forest kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to Old Trafford, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Old Trafford where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Old Trafford where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Old Trafford, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Old Trafford, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Old Trafford. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Malta have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Malta broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff in Malta is at 13:30 CEST on Sunday 17 May 2026.
Local broadcast partners for Malta have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Malta broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Team news has not been confirmed yet.
Across the last 8 meetings between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest, Manchester United have 5 wins, there have been 0 draws, and Nottingham Forest have 3 wins.
This is a Premier League match in Round 37 at Old Trafford in England.
Status
Finished
Attendance
74,015
Minute
82'
Winner
Manchester United
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