Manchester United host Nottingham Forest in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at Old Trafford tonight safe in the knowledge they already have one foot in the final. A resounding 3-0 win away at the City Ground last week has Erik ten Hag’s side on the brink of a trip to Wembley, where Newcastle await following their victory over Southampton.
While ten Hag has been at pains to stress United won’t get carried away with themselves, it’s difficult to ignore their huge lead. Forest, of course, do boast quality but it would take an almighty turnaround from here and Steve Cooper’s side clearly have other things on which to focus between now and the end of the season.
United are looking for their first trophy since 2017 and, barring a complete collapse this evening, will be favourites to win the competition outright later this month. Follow all of the action LIVE with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
Live updates
GOAL! Man United 2-0 Nottingham Forest | Fred ‘75
75 mins: Fred bundles in at the far post after a wonderful outside of the boot cross from Fernandes.
GOAL! Man United 1-0 Nottingham Forest | Anthony Martial ‘72
72 mins: Lovely ball from Casemiro frees Martial, who then plays in Rashford. The latter, however, sees his shot blocked, allowing Martial to power home from close range.
Man United going through the gears now
67 mins: With Rashford and Martial on, the home side are peppering Forest’s goal with much better chances now.
Another penalty claim
56 mins: McKenna wipes Weghorst out when attempting to clear but, again, nothing given.
Little to report!
52 mins: Hardly a classic, this.
Back underway!
Here we go!
HT: Man United 0-0 Nottingham Forest
45 mins: For what many would have probably seen as a dead rubber, this has been a very good game.
CHANCE FOR MAN UNITED!
37 mins: Stunning volley from Antony goes just over from 30 yards
CHANCE FOR MAN UNITED!
29 mins: Casemiro header from point-blank range is saved!
Composed Forest performance
26 mins: Matters little of course when already 3-0 down from the fist leg but Steve Cooper’s side have looked really strong this evening.
Difficult to see where a United goal is coming from as things stand.
