Manchester United return to Premier League duty after the World Cup break with what looks like a favourable home meeting with Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford tonight. While it seems a long time ago now, Erik ten Hag’s side finished the first run of the season in good form and sit only four points off the Champions League spots, with a game in hand on fourth-placed Tottenham.
A win would really ramp up the pressure on Spurs, though Forest aren’t to be taken lightly. Their return to the top-flight might have proven difficult so far but Steve Cooper’s side have picked up four points from their last two League outings and have already shocked Liverpool, though admittedly at home.
At last, the Premier League is back and both United and Forest have pressing concerns, hopefully making for an entertaining game. Follow Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest live below!
Live updates
Bit more action from Forest
49:00 – Mangala can’t convert at the near post after breaking the lines to meet Johnson’s cross.
Cutting insight
49:00 – Whisper it quitely but perhaps United ARE better without a 37-year-old superstar up front…
Terrible, terrible corner
47:00 – Hits the first man and is cleared for a United counter, though Antony can’t find Rashford.
Early chance for Forest!
46:00 – Brilliant ball from Johnson has to be cleared by Varane.
Back underway!
Here we go!
Rashford on fire but Martial is impressing
HT: Man United 2-0 Nottingham Forest
A quick-fire blitz from Rashford and Martial give United a solid lead at half-time.
Into added time
45:00 – 3 minutes added on in the first-half.
GOAL RULED OUT!
Boly was offside. Very tight but United survive!
