Manchester United beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 in their final home Premier League match at Old Trafford, securing third place and a return to the Champions League. Bruno Fernandes earns the headline moment by recording his 20th Premier League assist of the season, equalling the all-time league record previously set by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne. His 76th-minute cross is turned in by Bryan Mbeumo for United’s third goal.
The game is open and high-scoring despite both sides having different end-of-season priorities: United are competing for top positions, while Forest have already confirmed their survival. Luke Shaw gives United an early lead with a volley in the fifth minute, but Forest level in the second half after Elliot Anderson’s delivery is headed in by Morato. Matheus Cunha scores for United after the ball rebounds off Mbeumo’s body and onto his arm, with VAR reviewing the incident but the original decision to allow the goal being upheld. Fernandes also comes close to adding an assist later when Diogo Dalot hits the post in stoppage time.
Michael Carrick is expected to be confirmed as United’s permanent manager following the match.
