Manchester United took total control of their Carabao Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest with a 3-0 win in the first leg at The City Ground.
Marcus Rashford’s stunning solo goal opened the scoring before Wout Weghorst’s first goal in a United shirt followed by Bruno Fernandes’ late third put Erik ten Hag’s team in a commanding position ahead of the second leg at Old Trafford.
Forest competed throughout on a noisy night by the Trent and thought they had an equaliser in the first half only for Sam Surridge’s attempt to be ruled out for offside. But it was the United supporters singing of Wembley and dreaming of ending their six-year wait for a trophy.
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Marcus Rashford put Manchester United in front early on after a brilliant solo run
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Wout Weghorst put Manchester United 2-0 up against Nottingham Forest
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Bruno Fernandes’ low drive made it 3-0 to Manchester United in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest
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What’s next?
Nottingham Forest are already out of the FA Cup so have a free weekend. As a result, their next game is the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg at Manchester United on Wednesday, live on Sky Sports; kick-off 8pm.
Wednesday 1st February 7:00pm
Kick off 8:00pm
Forest then host Leeds in the Premier League on Sunday February 5, live on Sky Sports; kick-off 2pm.
Sunday 5th February 1:00pm
Kick off 2:00pm
Manchester United are next in action on Saturday when they host Reading in the FA Cup; kick-off 8pm.
Erik ten Hag’s side then host Forest at Old Trafford on Wednesday, with a place in the Carabao Cup final on the line.
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