Josko Gvardiol and Erling Haaland were on target for the defending champions in the match played on Sunday.
Browsing: Nottingham Forest
The hosts were irrepressible in the first period with Callum Hudson-Odoi opening the scoring after nine minutes and Chris Wood doubling Forest’s advantage in the 19th minute.
Casemiro’s late winner at the City Ground United gave United victory over Nottingham Forest in the Fifth Round.
The inconsistency that has plagued United’s season continued at the City Ground as they lost their ninth Premier League game out of 20 to remain seventh in the table, 11 points behind leaders Liverpool.
The player was called up to represent the national side over the last week, but had to withdraw due to injury.
Ola Aina’s stunning first-time effort set the wheels in motion with just five minutes gone, before Emiliano Martinez parried Orel Mangala’s fierce strike over the line early in the second period to help the Tricky Trees create some breathing space in the bottom half and put a dent in the Lions’ top-four aspirations.
The Tricky Trees were under severe pressure from the hosts for the majority of the contest, although a spirited defensive performance limited the Blues to little in the form of glaring chances.
Nottingham Forest have tabled the sun of £15 million for Nigeria international, Zaidu Sanusi.
Aina agreed to a one-year contract with Forest as he returns to the Premier League after his spell in Italy.
Needing to win to delay the Citizens’ coronation for at least 24 hours, Mikel Arteta’s men produced a toothless performance.
Manchester City are one win away from the Premier League title, thanks to Brighton & Hove Albion’s merited 3-0 win over a lacklustre Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
Two goals apiece from Raheem Sterling and Taiwo Awoniyi saw the two bottom-half sides cancel each other out in West London.
They beat bottom club Southampton and the result meant Southampton’s 10-year stay in the top-flight look to be coming to an end.
In the wake of a dampening Champions League exit and never-ending questions over Conte’s future, Tottenham moved to within one point of third-placed Manchester United in the table courtesy of Harry Kane’s double and a Son Heung-min strike before Joe Worrall netted a late consolation for the overwhelmed Tricky Trees, who saw Andre Ayew’s last-gasp penalty saved by Fraser Forster.
Antonio Conte’s men lost 1-0 on aggregate to AC Milan in their Champions League last-16 battle in midweek, while the Tricky Trees most recently drew 2-2 at home to Everton.
The Nigerian, a member of the Super Eagles, is in his second spell in the division after spending some time with Liverpool.
England forward Rashford’s superb solo effort after six minutes, dancing past defenders before firing home, took him to 18 goals in all competitions this season.
While Forest have won three of their last five league games to pull clear of the drop zone, their hosts occupy 17th place in the table following a 2-0 defeat at Brentford last time out.
The Red Devils booked their place in the last four courtesy of a 3-0 victory at home against League One outfit Charlton Athletic on Tuesday night.
The striker was put in front of the press after the 1-0 victory over the Saints at St Mary’s Stadium that took Forest to 15th in the Premier League.