Manchester United ended their home 25/26 season with a win at Old Trafford against Nottingham Forest.
A festive atmosphere to start the game became rocking when Luke Shaw struck a fine volley in the fifth minute to put Man Utd in the lead.
The focus shifted to getting Casemiro a goal, or Bruno Fernandes an assist, and that led to a scruffy attacking performance where Forest threatened a bit.
The game came alive ten minutes into the second half, as Elliot Anderson assisted Morato’s equaliser, before United hit back a minute later through Cunha to restore the lead.
Mbeumo and Gibbs-White exchanged goals next in a frantic second half to ensure United win 3-2 in a game where Fernandes equalled the PL assist record.
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A win to sign off the season at Old Trafford!
Here is how the players rated-
Senne Lammens – 8
Kept Utd ahead with a brilliant one-on-one save in the first half. Secure with the ball.
Diogo Dalot – 7
Clear upgrade on Mazraoui on current form. One fine cross and incisive passing otherwise.
Harry Maguire – 7.5
Relished the physical battle with Wood. Won aerial duels with gusto and went forward with purpose.
Lisandro Martinez – 7.5
Improves from his Sunderland game. Nice forward passing and last-ditch defending.
Luke Shaw – 8
Scored a fine volley to put United in the lead. Overlapped with intensity.
Casemiro – 7.5
Was determined to go out on a high. Bossed the duel vs Anderson and almost scored in the first half.
Kobbie Mainoo – 7.5
Casemiro’s forays forward often left him holding the midfield and he did well. Crisp passing as always.
Amad – 6
Looked more confident on the ball but the final-third decision-making has deserted him completely.
Bruno Fernandes – 8
Forcing the play in search of an assist, leading to a patchy creative display. Stepped it up in the second half. Should have had multiple assists.
Matheus Cunha – 9
The only player not forcing the play for Casemiro and Fernandes. Created a great chance for Mbeumo before scoring himself in the second half. A true maverick.
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Bryan Mbeumo – 6
Missed three clear-cut chances to put Utd out of sight. Got his goal at the fourth attempt to give Fernandes a deserved assist.
Substitutes
Patrick Dorgu – 6
Missed a great chance to hand Fernandes the outright PL assist record.
Mason Mount – 6
Ran around with purpose.
Joshua Zirkzee – 6
Not much impact. Played some nice balls and missed chances.
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