April 16, (THEWILL) -Manchester United claimed a vital 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday, to boost their hopes of securing a spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League. Goal
Goals from Antony and Diogo Dalot in either half ensured that Erik ten Hag’s side leapfrogged Newcastle United to take third place in the EPL table. Despite being without key players due to injuries, United maintained their focus and composure throughout the game.
Christian Eriksen replaced Marcel Sabitzer in the starting lineup after the latter pulled up with a groin injury, and the visitors continued to push forward. Jadon Sancho missed an early opportunity to take the lead but the Red Devils were able to capitalise on a moment of luck with Antony scoring a rebound and Dalot’s first United goal.
Forest, who are currently in the relegation zone and without a win in their last ten games, struggled to break down United’s defence. The visitors controlled the midfield, with Bruno Fernandes, in particular, proving to be a key playmaker. Taiwo Awoniyi played for 65 minutes but did not trouble the Red Devils.
United’s next match will be on Thursday, in the reverse fixture of their Europa League quarter-final against Sevilla, while Forest will face Liverpool on Saturday.
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