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.
Follow the latest action from the Premier League below:
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
At the other end, the ball breaks kindly for Fernandes on the right flank. The United skipper whips the ball into the six-yard box, where a sliding Garnacho is just unable to connect and apply the finishing touch.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
A nervy moment for Varane! The United defender looks to cut out a Forest cross at the near post, and deflects the ball dangerously across the six-yard box and towards goal. Luckily for the visitors, they manage to rescue the situation and eventually clear their lines.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
Forest look to break the deadlock as Gibbs-White swings a deep corner into the box. The ball is cleared and Danilo looks to hook it back into the danger area, but it runs behind for a goal-kick.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
Wood has been directly involved in each of Forest's last five Premier League goals. That is as many in two league games than he managed in his previous 27 combined.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
A determined run from Aina turns defence into attack for Forest. He feeds the ball to Wood on the edge of the box. Fresh from his hat-trick on Boxing Day, the forward lets fly, but his left-footed attempt is always rising.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
United look to apply pressure and Garnacho's cross deflects behind off Gibbs-White. However, the referee points for a goal-kick, much to the winger's dismay.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
Of course, Forest have lost each of their last four home Premier League games. However, the hosts will be encouraged by that promising start.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
Forest go straight onto the attack and Elanga's cross is met by the unmarked Dominguez, but his goalbound volley is deflected away by the head of Mainoo.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
Tim Robinson is our referee today. He blows his whistle and Forest get the match under way.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
The teams are making their way out onto the field and kick-off is fast approaching at the City Ground.
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