Elanga Scores Against Ex-Team Man Utd After 85-Yard Run to Seal Win for Forest
Nottingham Forest secured a thrilling 1-0 triumph over Manchester United in the English Premier League, moving closer to UEFA Champions League qualification next season. The match saw a dramatic turn of events as Nottingham’s Anthony Elanga scored the winner against his former club just five minutes into the game after an 85-yard run.
The Red Devils were looking to bounce back from their previous defeats, but it was Nottingham Forest who started the game on a high note. Elanga, who had previously played for Manchester United before joining Forest in the summer, made a lasting impression on the match by scoring the opener.
The 21-year-old winger showed his lightning-quick pace as he collected the ball on the halfway line and embarked on an astonishing 85-yard run, leaving Manchester United’s defenders in his wake. He eventually found himself in the box, where he coolly slotted the ball past the goalkeeper to give Forest the lead.
Manchester United struggled to find their rhythm throughout the game, with Nottingham Forest’s defense putting up a strong display to deny them any clear-cut chances. The Red Devils’ best opportunity came in the second half when Marcus Rashford had a goal disallowed for offside, but it was too little too late.
In the end, Nottingham Forest emerged victorious, thanks largely to Elanga’s stunning individual effort. The win sees them move to the third spot on the EPL points table, while Manchester United remain in 13th place.
Red Devils Player Ratings
Here’s how Manchester United’s players fared in the match:
- David de Gea (GK) – 6/10
- Aaron Wan-Bissaka (RB) – 5/10
- Lisandro Martinez (CB) – 6/10
- Raphael Varane (CB) – 6/10
- Tyrell Malacia (LB) – 5/10
- Casemiro (DM) – 6/10
- Fred (DM) – 5/10
- Bruno Fernandes (AM) – 5/10
- Marcus Rashford (RW) – 6/10
- Anthony Martial (LW) – 5/10
- Wout Weghorst (ST) – 5/10
Nottingham Forest Player Ratings
Here’s how Nottingham Forest’s players fared in the match:
- Dean Henderson (GK) – 7/10
- Giulian Biancone (RB) – 7/10
- Joe Worrall (CB) – 7/10
- Willy Boly (CB) – 7/10
- Renan Lodi (LB) – 7/10
- Morgan Gibbs-White (DM) – 7/10
- Remo Freuler (DM) – 7/10
- Morgan Sanson (AM) – 7/10
- Brennan Johnson (RW) – 7/10
- Taiwo Awoniyi (LW) – 7/10
- Anthony Elanga (ST) – 9/10
Conclusion
Elanga’s stunning individual effort was the difference-maker in the match, and it was a well-deserved win for Nottingham Forest. The win sees them move closer to UEFA Champions League qualification, and they will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches.
Manchester United, on the other hand, will look to bounce back from this defeat and improve their form in the coming weeks. The Red Devils have a tough schedule ahead of them, and they will need to play to their best to climb up the EPL table.
