Nottingham Forest beat Manchester United for the first time since 1992 as Morgan Gibbs-White’s late strike sealed a 2-1 win at the City Ground on Saturday Night Football.
Forest goalkeeper Matt Turner appeared to have given Man Utd a route back into the game when his poor pass was capitalised on by Marcus Rashford, scoring his first league goal from open play since September 1, after Nicolas Dominguez’s second-half opener.
As Man Utd chased what would have been an undeserved winner, Forest caught them on the break to clinch the victory just four minutes later. Gibbs-White’s first-time strike from the edge of the box – set up by former United forward Anthony Elanga – the only piece of real quality in an otherwise poor game.
Forest have now won back-to-back games under new head coach Nuno Espirito Santo, moving them five points clear of the relegation zone. Man Utd, meanwhile, are winless in five games on the road and remain nine points off fourth.
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Nicolas Dominguez finds the back of the net to give Nottingham Forest the lead in their Premier League clash with Manchester United
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Rashford equalises for Manchester United following a poor pass from Turner
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Morgan Gibbs-White restores Nottingham Forest’s lead following a quick counter-attack
What’s next?
Nottingham Forest are next in action when hosting Championship side Blackpool in the FA Cup on January 7, before a trip to Brentford beckons when Premier League duty resumes on January 20, live on Sky Sports; kick-off 5.30pm.
Manchester United‘s respective FA Cup third round tie takes place on January 8 against Wigan Athletic, before hosting Tottenham live on Super Sunday on January 14; kick-off 4.30pm.
