Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd LIVE: Premier League result, latest updates and reaction as Elanga haunts former club

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·1 aprile 2025

Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd LIVE: Premier League result, latest updates and reaction as Elanga haunts former club

Red Devils’ recent resurgence ends at the hands of high-flying Forest

Match-winner: Anthony Elanga

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Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United LIVE

Nottingham Forest have taken another giant step towards Champions League qualification after completing a Premier League double over Manchester United. The win completes a sensational four days for the Tricky Trees after sealing a place in the FA Cup semi-final at the weekend by beating Brighton on penalties. Now it’s looking very likely they will be back at Europe’s top table next season as the points help consolidate third spot before rivals such as Chelsea, Manchester City and Newcastle play.

Nuno Espirito Santo made just the one change from the FA Cup quarter-final win with Anthony Elanga replacing Nicolas Dominguez. A decision that paid off inside the opening five minutes. From defending a corner one moment to celebrating the opening goal the next, Elanga raced the entire length of the pitch, ignored Morgan Gibbs-White to his left before finding the bottom corner with a fine finish.

As for the Red Devils, the wait to record back-to-back wins in the league for the first time this season goes on, though this defeat is their first - in 90 minutes - across any competition since losing away to Tottenham in February. Next up for Ruben Amorim’s side is the Manchester derby on Sunday. Follow all the action back with Standard Sport’s LIVE blog!