Manchester United welcomed Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford earlier today as they looked to secure a positive result at home in the Premier League. The Red Devils made a bright start to the game and scored the opener in the fifth minute when Luke Shaw found the back of the net. Michael Carrick’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.
Morato equalised for Nottingham in the 52nd minute before Matheus Cunha restored his team’s lead a couple of minutes later. Bryan Mbeumo scored Man United’s third goal in the 75th minute. Morgan Gibbs-White got a goal back for Nottingham just two minutes later, but Man United hung on to secure a hard-fought 3-2 win at the Theatre of Dreams.
Let’s take a look at how each Manchester United player fared during the clash against Nottingham.
GK: Senne Lammens – 6/10
Lammens made one solid save at the back but conceded two goals in the second half.
RB: Diogo Dalot – 7.5/10
He performed his defensive duties well and made two key chances going forward.
CB: Harry Maguire – 7/10
Maguire dealt with the danger when needed and was good on the ball.
CB: Lisandro Martinez – 7/10
He did his fair share of defending, but wouldn’t be pleased after conceding two goals in the second half.
LB: Luke Shaw – 7/10
He was a positive influence at both ends of the field and did well to score the opener in the fifth minute.
CM: Casemiro – 6.5/10
Casemiro anchored the midfield well and caught the eye at times inside the opponent’s half.
CM: Kobbie Mainoo – 7/10
He offered solid protection for his teammates at the back and engineered a few inviting chances in the final third.
RW: Amad Diallo – 6.5/10
Diallo caused a few headaches for his marker, but there was no goal for him.
CAM: Bruno Fernandes – 7.5/10
He engineered a lot of good chances for his teammates to score and has got another assist to show for his efforts.
LW: Matheus Cunha – 8/10
Cunha was a constant menace in the final third and did well to score in the 54th minute.
ST: Bryan Mbeumo – 7.5/10
He was not shy of having a strike at goal and managed to get his name on the scoresheet in the 75th minute.
Substitutes:
LB: Patrick Dorgu – 6.5/10
Dorgu was solid at the back.
ST: Joshua Zirkzee – 6.5/10
He was a threat up top.
CM: Mason Mount – N/A
