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Elanga's Solo Strike Lifts Nottingham Forest Over Struggling Manchester United

Nottingham Forest solidified their third-place Premier League position with a 1-0 win, as Anthony Elanga's stunning goal highlighted contrasting fortunes for the two clubs.

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Overview

  • Anthony Elanga scored a remarkable solo goal, sprinting 85 meters in nine seconds, to secure Nottingham Forest's 1-0 victory over his former club Manchester United.
  • The win marked Forest's first league double over United since the 1991-92 season and strengthened their grip on third place, putting them on track for Champions League qualification.
  • Manchester United, now in 13th place, suffered their 13th league defeat of the season, with manager Ruben Amorim citing a lack of attacking quality as a key issue.
  • Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo praised Elanga's speed and finishing, emphasizing the team's resilience despite fatigue from their recent FA Cup quarter-final success.
  • United's Europa League campaign remains their only hope of salvaging a disappointing season, as they prepare for a quarter-final clash with Lyon.