Today's score: Manchester United narrowly defeats Nottingham Forest in an exciting match, securing their place on the Premier League standings.
On 17 May 2026, during the 37th week of the 2025-26 English Premier League season, third-placed Manchester United with 65 points hosted 16th-placed Nottingham Forest, who had 43 points, at Old Trafford.
In the first half, Manchester United took an early 1-0 lead in the 5th minute when Nottingham Forest's defender failed to clear the ball safely. Luke Shaw advanced into the penalty area, feinted once, and then struck the ball into the near post with precision.
In the second half, in the 53rd minute, Forest equalized 1-1 from a short corner on the right side. Elliott Anderson turned and crossed into the middle, where Morato headed the ball powerfully into the net.
However, two minutes later in the 55th minute, Manchester United quickly regained the lead 2-1 from a contested play. Bryan Mbeumo controlled the ball but was hit on the arm inside the penalty area. His shot was blocked but fell to Matheus Cunha, who scored. After a VAR review, the referee confirmed the goal, ruling out a handball.
In the 76th minute, the "Red Devils" extended their lead to 3-1. Bruno Fernandes curled the ball from the right side of the penalty area toward the goal, and Bryan Mbeumo poked it in with his foot.
But in the 78th minute, Forest quickly reduced the deficit to 2-3. Elliott Anderson delivered a cross from the right to Morgan Gibbs-White, who outpaced Manchester United's defender and redirected the ball into the far corner.
The match ended with Manchester United narrowly beating Nottingham Forest 3-2. The "Red Devils," who qualified for next season's UEFA Champions League, increased their points to 68, securing third place on the Premier League table. Meanwhile, Forest remained 16th with 43 points.
Manchester United (4-2-3-1 formation) : Senne Lammens (goalkeeper), Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Casemiro, Koby Menu, Ahmad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes (captain), Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo
Nottingham Forest (4-4-2 formation) : Mats Sels (goalkeeper), Neco Williams, Morato, Nikola Milenkovic, Luca Netz, Omari Hutchinson, Morgan Gibbs-White (captain), Elliott Anderson, Nicolas Dominguez, Igor Jesus, Chris Wood