- Nottingham Forest entertained Man United in the Premier League on Tuesday
- Forest picked up a 1-0 victory thanks to Anthony Elanga’s brilliant early strike
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Nottingham Forest took another step towards Champions League qualification after beating Man United 1-0 on Tuesday night.
In a tightly contested game at the City Ground, Anthony Elanga’s fifth minute goal was the difference.
The Swede, who joined Forest from United for £15m in 2023, finished with aplomb following a stunning run on the counter attack.
United put the hosts under significant pressure in the second half, but Nuno Espirito Santo’s side held firm as they picked up a huge victory.
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Nottingham Forest beat Manchester United 1-0 to take them closer to the Champions League
Anthony Elanga’s stunning goal in the fifth minute against his former club was the difference
Elanga’s strike came after a rapid run up the pitch left three United defenders in his wake
United had much of the play but squandered several chances and couldn’t find a way through
Forest defended brilliantly as they moved nine points clear of fifth place Manchester City
It was a frustrating evening for Ruben Amorim, whose side were caught on the counter early on
Forest repelled a lot of pressure from United and looked a threat on the counter throughout
Elanga, who joined Forest for £15m in the summer of 2023, put in a stunning performance
Nuno Espirito Santo’s side kept their 13th clean sheet of the season in the Premier League
