Overview
- Anthony Elanga scored a stunning solo goal in the fifth minute, running 85 meters in nine seconds, to secure Nottingham Forest's 1-0 victory over his former club, Manchester United.
- Nottingham Forest completed a Premier League double over Manchester United for the first time since the 1991-92 season, highlighting their remarkable resurgence under Nuno Espirito Santo.
- The victory keeps Forest in third place in the Premier League, maintaining their strong push for Champions League qualification this season.
- Manchester United's defensive lapses were exposed during Elanga's goal, with Alejandro Garnacho and Patrick Dorgu failing to stop his decisive run.
- United's offensive struggles continued, with Diogo Dalot hitting the crossbar and Harry Maguire’s stoppage-time effort cleared off the line by Forest’s Murillo.