Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Manchester United 3-0 Nottingham Forest: Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Fred scored in the first United game since the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo
Marcus Rashford continued his rich vein of form as Manchester United closed in on the Premier League top four with a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest.
Rashford, fresh from an impressive World Cup campaign with England, scored the opener and made the second for Anthony Martial as United moved to within one point of fourth-placed Tottenham. He was off the pitch by the time Fred added late gloss to the victory that Rashford spearheaded.
The 25-year-old has been back to his best this season and scored his eighth goal in 13 games for club and country, looking a real threat throughout the match. The way he combined with Martial and Antony in attack suggests that United will fare just fine without the departed Cristiano Ronaldo.
And with the possibility of additions next month, Erik ten Hag’s side will be making a real push to break into those Champions League places and stay in them through the second half of the season.
Relive all the action in the live blog below:
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest
Lingard is roaming the pitch and looking to provide a creative outlet for Forest. His through ball nearly sets Awoniyi through but it's intercepted by Varane. Forest recover the ball and win the first corner of the game through Aurier.
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest have conceded more Premier League goals against Manchester United than they have against any other opponent (31). 24 of these goals have come in their last five against the Red Devils, having shipped just seven in their first five.
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest
The game has settled into a regular tempo with United seeing a lot of the ball in this early period but Forest remain resolute and a threat on the break.
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest
SAVE!! The first real chance of the game falls to Manchester United. Wan Bissaka is involved again and his floated cross finds Rashford. The Englishmen gets his shot off but the ball bounces back to Malacia who strikes it well. Hennessey is equal to it, though, and makes a smart save onto the post.
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest
Manchester United work the ball nicely over the right-hand side but Wan-Bissaka's attempted cross into the box is well blocked by the Forest defenders.
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest
It's early stages here at Old Trafford but it looks as if Martial will be leading the line for Manchester United with Rashford playing off the left.
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest
Fernandes gets this first-half underway!
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