Manchester United edged Nottingham Forest 3‑2 at Old Trafford, clinching third place in the Premier League. Luke Shaw struck early, his first goal in over three years, putting the hosts ahead. Forest answered through Morato after a cross by Elliot Anderson, but the score swung back when Fernandes delivered a 20th‑season assist for the team victory.

Fernandes’ pass found Bryan Mbeumo, ending his goal drought and tying Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne’s Premier League assist record. Mbeumo capped the comeback with a clinical finish, while Morgan Gibbs‑White notched the season’s 1,000th league goal. United’s midfield trio kept control, although a late defensive lapse allowed Forest a brief comeback in the match.

Coach Michael Carrick earned an 8‑point rating after keeping his squad disciplined, making no substitutions until the 80th minute. Casemiro received a standing ovation before leaving the club this summer, while Lucas Digne and Harry Maguire performed solidly at the back. United’s win solidifies their European qualification and sets the tone for the final stretch.

The match also highlighted areas for improvement: Forest’s defensive lapses and Mbeumo’s inconsistent finish left United vulnerable in the final minutes. Meanwhile, United’s attack, led by Fernandes and Cunha, proved lethal, with Cunha scoring once and setting up key chances. The victory gives United confidence heading into the season’s decisive fixtures for the rest of