Nottingham Forest 1-0 Man United: Nuno Espirito Santo's side take another step towards the Champions League thanks to Anthony Elanga's wondergoal

Nottingham Forest 1-0 Man United: Nuno Espirito Santo's side take another step towards the Champions League thanks to Anthony Elanga's wondergoal

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

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

Elanga’s strike came after a rapid run up the pitch left three United defenders in his wake

Forest defended brilliantly as they moved nine points clear of fifth place Manchester City

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

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

Elanga, who joined Forest for £15m in the summer of 2023, put in a stunning performance

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