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.
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Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
Nottingham Forest make it back-to-back victories as they hold on for a 2-1 victory over Manchester United at the City Ground. The hosts, who also beat Newcastle United on Boxing Day, continue their resurgence under Nuno Espirito Santo. Nicolas Dominguez broke the deadlock in the 64th minute, but his attempt was cancelled out 12 minutes from time as Marcus Rashford punished Matt Turner's error with an equaliser. However, Forest regained their advantage five minutes later as Morgan Gibbs-White rounded off a swift counter with a superb first-time finish to seal the three points. That is it for both sides in 2023. They are in FA Cup action next weekend. Forest host Blackpool on January 7, while United travel to Wigan Athletic the following day. Thank you for joining us today. Until next time, goodbye!
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
FULL-TIME: NOTTINGHAM FOREST 2-1 MANCHESTER UNITED
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
The visitors launch one final attack and Diallo lays the ball off for Eriksen in the box, but the latter can only send his shot wide of the target. That should be that at the City Ground.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
Forest are awarded a free-kick in the corner of the pitch after Garnacho is penalised. Eriksen appeals to the referee, albeit a little too much for the liking of the official, who books him.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
United continue to threaten and Diallo cuts inside from the right flank before getting his shot away. However, it is a tame one and Turner gets across to gather easily.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
SMART SAVE! Eriksen deliberately pulls a corner to the edge of the box, where Fernandes connects cleanly with a volley. His attempt ricochets dangerously towards goal via Murillo, but Turner demonstrates quick reflexes to tip it over the bar.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
United are looking to turn up the pressure and force a corner at the midway point in stoppage time. This is a huge test of Forest's concentration levels.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
There is a break in play as Gibbs-White stays down following a collision with Evans. At the moment, it is his goal that separates the sides.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
There are going to be 10 minutes of stoppage time at the end of this game! There is still plenty of time for United to rescue themselves here.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
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