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Nottingham Forest will be hoping to build on their 3-1 victory over Newcastle on Boxing Day when they host Manchester United at the City Ground in Saturday’s late kick off.
Forest won their first match under new boss Nuno Espirito Santo when Chris Wood bagged a hat-trick against the Magpies and the Portuguese will want to continue to develop the side with a positive result today.
Manchester United, meanwhile, can move closer to the top four if they are victorious. Erik ten Hag’s men fought back from two goals down to defeat Aston Villa 3-2 last time out. Alejandro Garnacho continued to show why he’s a rising star with two goals and Rasmus Hojlund scored his first ever goal in the English top flight.
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Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United LIVE: Premier League updatesNottingham Forest host Manchester United in the City Ground
Nottingham Forest XI: Turner, Montiel, Niakhate, Murillo, Aina, Danilo, Dominguez, Elanga, Gibbs-White, Yates, Wood.
Manchester United XI: Onana, Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Evans, Dalot, Mainoo, Eriksen, Antony, Fernandes, Garnacho, Rashford.
Nottingham Forest FC 2 - 1 Manchester United FC
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Nottingham Forest make it back-to-back victories as they hold on for a 2-1 victory over Manchester United at the City Ground. The hosts, who also beat Newcastle United on Boxing Day, continue their resurgence under Nuno Espirito Santo. Nicolas Dominguez broke the deadlock in the 64th minute, but his attempt was cancelled out 12 minutes from time as Marcus Rashford punished Matt Turner's error with an equaliser. However, Forest regained their advantage five minutes later as Morgan Gibbs-White rounded off a swift counter with a superb first-time finish to seal the three points. That is it for both sides in 2023. They are in FA Cup action next weekend. Forest host Blackpool on January 7, while United travel to Wigan Athletic the following day. Thank you for joining us today. Until next time, goodbye!
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FULL-TIME: NOTTINGHAM FOREST 2-1 MANCHESTER UNITED
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The visitors launch one final attack and Diallo lays the ball off for Eriksen in the box, but the latter can only send his shot wide of the target. That should be that at the City Ground.
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Forest are awarded a free-kick in the corner of the pitch after Garnacho is penalised. Eriksen appeals to the referee, albeit a little too much for the liking of the official, who books him.
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United continue to threaten and Diallo cuts inside from the right flank before getting his shot away. However, it is a tame one and Turner gets across to gather easily.
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SMART SAVE! Eriksen deliberately pulls a corner to the edge of the box, where Fernandes connects cleanly with a volley. His attempt ricochets dangerously towards goal via Murillo, but Turner demonstrates quick reflexes to tip it over the bar.
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United are looking to turn up the pressure and force a corner at the midway point in stoppage time. This is a huge test of Forest's concentration levels.
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There is a break in play as Gibbs-White stays down following a collision with Evans. At the moment, it is his goal that separates the sides.
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There are going to be 10 minutes of stoppage time at the end of this game! There is still plenty of time for United to rescue themselves here.
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Substitution Aaron Wan-Bissaka Sergio Reguilón Rodríguez
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Yellow Card Orel Johnson Mangala
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What a dramatic few seconds that was! At one end, United were looking to turn the contest on its head. Within seconds, Forest had regained the lead. Can the hosts see it out from here?
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Substitution Anthony David Junior Elanga Willy-Arnaud Zobo Boly
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Substitution Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira Orel Johnson Mangala
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Substitution Temitayo Olufisayo Olaoluwa Aina Harry Stefano Toffolo
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Yellow Card Alejandro Garnacho Ferreyra
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GREAT SAVE! Turner goes some way towards redeeming himself with a smart reflex save. Garnacho leads United's charge down the left before feeding Eriksen, whose vicious first-time strike is beaten away by the Forest goalkeeper.
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Assist Anthony David Junior Elanga
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United's first goal in four away league games is a priceless one as they ruthlessly punished Turner's mistake. The Forest goalkeeper will be hoping his team-mates dig him out of trouble by regaining the lead.
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Assist Alejandro Garnacho Ferreyra
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Substitution Nicolás Martín Domínguez Callum James Hudson-Odoi
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Goal Marcus Rashford
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A nervy moment for Turner, who slices his attempted clearance high into the air. Rashford is desperately looking to pounce, but Niakhate brilliantly shields him away from the ball and enables the goalkeeper to gather. That is a let-off for the hosts.
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World Cup winner Montiel, who provided the assist for Dominguez's goal, makes his way to the touchline to be replaced by Williams.
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Garnacho looks to threaten with a purposeful run down the left flank. But the winger is abruptly stopped in his tracks by a firm block tackle from Niakhate.
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After Forest appear to have cleared their lines, Varane sends a high first-time ball back into the box. But Turner commands his area well and brilliantly gathers from the air under pressure from Rashford.
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United look to respond and a deep corner is met by Garnacho. The winger's volley goes into the ground and loops towards the goal, but goes the wrong side of the crossbar.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United18:56
Having scored just once in their last four league meetings with United on home soil, Forest have broken through at the City Ground. Can they hold onto their lead as we enter the final quarter of the game?
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United's concerns appear to be over for now as Rashford makes his way to the touchline before eventually returning to the action.
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Goal Nicolás Martín Domínguez
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Rashford stays down following a collision with Murillo. The England forward is clutching his knee and United will hope it is nothing too serious.
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Yellow Card Raphaël Xavier Varane
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OFF THE POST! The woodwork denies Dalot. The full-back is found by Wan-Bissaka on the edge of the box, and is desperately unlucky to see his first-time attempt ricochet against the right upright.
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Yellow Card José Diogo Dalot Teixeira
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Yellow Card Morgan Anthony Gibbs-White
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You must go back to a 3-2 defeat against Blackburn Rovers in 2011 for the last time United lost their final league game in a calendar year. The visitors need to show more here if they are to keep that streak going.
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Substitution Antony Matheus dos Santos Amad Diallo Traoré
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A mix-up between Eriksen and Garnacho enables Niakhate to continue to advance down the right flank. The defender sends in a cross, which deflects behind for a goal-kick via Elanga.
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Eriksen feeds the ball into Rashford on the edge of the box. The England forward looks to backheel the return pass, but gets it all wrong and the ball runs through to Turner. Ten Hag looks far from impressed on the touchline.
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United get the ball rolling again in the second half.
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Substitution Kobbie Boateng Mainoo Scott Francis McTominay
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United edged possession during the opening 45 minutes (53 per cent), but Forest carried the greater attacking threat. They registered six shots - three of which were blocked - and four corners to their opponents' one. Both sides need to demonstrate a greater cutting edge upon the restart.
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We are goalless at the City Ground with Forest and United still seeking the breakthrough. Neither side has particularly threatened to find it so far, with just a single shot on target between them thus far. That came courtesy of a tame, deflected Wan-Bissaka attempt. Both will want to do better upon the resumption.
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HALF-TIME: NOTTINGHAM FOREST 0-0 MANCHESTER UNITED
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We are only going to play a single additional minute at the end of this first half.
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The hosts are looking the more likely to break the deadlock before the interval. Gibbs-White swings a decent corner in from the left, but Onana clears with a solid punch.
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Nothing came of the free-kick for Forest, who are looking to win their final league game for only the second time in 10 calendar years. Their only only success came courtesy of a 1-0 victory over Wigan Athletic in 2019.
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Forest are awarded a free-kick on the left flank after Wan-Bissaka is penalised for tripping Yates. This is a good opportunity for the hosts to get the ball into the box and threaten their opponents.
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It has been an even first half with United shading possession (50.8 per cent). Can either side find the breakthrough before half-time?
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It is worth noting United have failed to score in each of their last three away league games. They last went four without finding the net back in April 1989.
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United threaten at the other end as Dalot and Eriksen combine to tee up Wan-Bissaka on the edge of the box. However, a well-timed Murillo block takes the sting out of the full-back's shot and Turner collects.
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Danilo's superb crossfield pass finds Elanga in space on the right side of the penalty box. The former United winger lays the ball back to Yates, whose first-time shot is too high to trouble Onana.
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Alex Ferguson and Dave Brailsford are among the interested spectators inside the City Ground. In a situation like this with the match so tight, their words of wisdom would almost certainly make a difference.
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Good block! It is an important one, too. Gibbs-White's corner is only cleared as far as Danilo, whose fierce volley is heading towards the left corner with power. Thankfully for United, Wan-Bissaka is well-placed to deflect the attempt away from goal.
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Although they are yet to find the breakthrough, Forest will be pleased with their defensive play so far. With 69, they have conceded the most Premier League goals in 2023, and will be eager to end the calendar year with a clean sheet.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United17:56
The two teams remain in deadlock at the midway point of the first half, but both are yet to register their first shot on target in the contest.
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Lovely link-up play sees United work the ball from one side of the pitch to another. It is eventually set for Wan-Bissaka to cross, but Danilo is there to clear.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United17:52
You must go back to March 1992 for the last time Forest beat United in a league match. They did so courtesy of a 1-0 victory here with Nigel Clough scoring the only goal.
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Forest attack down the left flank. Aina has been lively so far and he has plenty of space to run into. The full-back whips a dangerous ball across the six-yard area, but none of his team-mates are alert enough to attack it.
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We are still goalless after the opening quarter of an hour at the City Ground, where United are aiming to record their 12th successive victory over Forest. The Red Devils have only previously enjoyed longer winning streaks against Aston Villa and Wigan Athletic (both 14 matches).
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At the other end, the ball breaks kindly for Fernandes on the right flank. The United skipper whips the ball into the six-yard box, where a sliding Garnacho is just unable to connect and apply the finishing touch.
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A nervy moment for Varane! The United defender looks to cut out a Forest cross at the near post, and deflects the ball dangerously across the six-yard box and towards goal. Luckily for the visitors, they manage to rescue the situation and eventually clear their lines.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United17:43
Forest look to break the deadlock as Gibbs-White swings a deep corner into the box. The ball is cleared and Danilo looks to hook it back into the danger area, but it runs behind for a goal-kick.
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Wood has been directly involved in each of Forest's last five Premier League goals. That is as many in two league games than he managed in his previous 27 combined.
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A determined run from Aina turns defence into attack for Forest. He feeds the ball to Wood on the edge of the box. Fresh from his hat-trick on Boxing Day, the forward lets fly, but his left-footed attempt is always rising.
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United look to apply pressure and Garnacho's cross deflects behind off Gibbs-White. However, the referee points for a goal-kick, much to the winger's dismay.
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Of course, Forest have lost each of their last four home Premier League games. However, the hosts will be encouraged by that promising start.
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Forest go straight onto the attack and Elanga's cross is met by the unmarked Dominguez, but his goalbound volley is deflected away by the head of Mainoo.
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Tim Robinson is our referee today. He blows his whistle and Forest get the match under way.
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The teams are making their way out onto the field and kick-off is fast approaching at the City Ground.
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Seventh-place United will leapfrog West Ham to sixth with victory here. Meanwhile Forest, who are 16th, can move five points clear of the relegation zone by taking the spoils here.
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Meanwhile, Erik ten Hag makes a single alteration from United's win over Villa. It is an enforced one, too, with Antony replacing Rasmus Hojlund, who misses out through illness having finally broken his Premier League duck last time out.
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Nuno Espirito Santo makes just two changes from Forest's victory over Newcastle last time out. Dominguez and Yates come into the starting XI in place of Ibrahima Sangare and Hudson-Odoi with the latter dropping to the bench, where Boly returns from suspension. Following his hat-trick at St. James' Park, Wood leads the Reds' attack once again.
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SUBS: Altay Bayindir, Sergio Reguilon, Willy Kambwala, Daniel Gore, Scott McTominay, Hannibal Mejbri, Donny van de Beek, Facundo Pellestri, Amad Diallo.
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MANCHESTER UNITED (4-2-3-1): Andre Onana; Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Raphael Varane, Jonny Evans, Diogo Dalot; Kobbie Mainoo, Christian Eriksen; Antony, Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho; Marcus Rashford.
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SUBS: Odysseas Vlachodimos, Neco Williams, Willy Boly, Harry Toffolo, Joe Worrall, Nuno Tavares, Orel Mangala, Cheikhou Kouyate, Callum Hudson-Odoi.
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NOTTINGHAM FOREST (4-2-3-1): Matt Turner; Gonzalo Montiel, Moussa Niakhate, Murillo, Ola Aina; Danilo, Ryan Yates; Morgan Gibbs-White, Nicolas Dominguez, Anthony Elanga; Chris Wood.
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The City Ground is the venue for this clash between two sides aiming to build on Boxing Day victories. Forest came from behind to stun Newcastle United 3-1 at St James' Park, while United overturned a 2-0 deficit for a 3-2 win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford.
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Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
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