Manchester United clashed heads with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground earlier tonight as they looked to secure a win in the first leg of their EFL Cup semifinal tie. The Red Devils made a good start to the game and got their noses ahead in the sixth-minute courtesy of Marcus Rashford’s goal. Wout Weghorst doubled Man United’s lead in the 45th minute as Erik ten Hag’s men went into the half-time break 2-0 up on the scoreline.
Bruno Fernandes added another goal late in the game as the Mancunian giants cruised to an impressive 3-0 win away from home.
Let’s take a look at how each Manchester United player fared during the match against Nottingham.
GK: David De Gea – 7.5/10
The Spanish keeper made a few important saves at the back and secured a well-deserved clean sheet tonight.
RB: Aaron Wan-Bissaka – 7/10
He didn’t put a foot wrong in the game when defending inside his half but lacked quality in the opponent’s half.
CB: Victor Lindelof – 7.5/10
Lindelof dealt with the danger when required and did enough to restrict the home team from scoring tonight.
CB: Lisandro Martinez – 8/10
The Argentine talent gave a good account of himself on the defensive end of the field and was a strong presence in the air as well.
LB: Tyrell Malacia – 7.5/10
He got stuck in with some solid tackles and had a couple of lively moments in the final third.
CM: Casemiro – 8/10
The Brazilian sensation anchored the midfield with conviction and managed to engineer some good chances in the opponent’s half. He has got an assist to show for his efforts.
CM: Christian Eriksen – 7/10
He orchestrated a couple of inviting opportunities for his teammates to score. Eriksen was unfortunate to hit the post.
RW: Antony – 7/10
Antony caused all sorts of problems for the opposition defenders but failed to register a goal.
CAM: Bruno Fernandes – 8/10
He came back to defend when required and had a few lively moments in the final third. Fernandes got his name on the scoresheet late in the game.
LW: Marcus Rashford – 7.5/10
Rashford caused some headaches for the Nottingham defenders and have his team the lead early in the game.
ST: Wout Weghorst – 7.5/10
He was a real threat in front of the opponent’s goal and ended the game with a goal to his name.
Substitutes:
LW: Alejandro Garnacho – 6/10
Garnacho struggled to influence the game in the final third.
RW: Facundo Pellistri – 6/10
He made one key chance going forward.
CM: Fred – 6/10
Fred added some energy to ten Hag’s midfield.
ST: Anthony Elanga – N/A
He hardly had any time to influence the game.
