Man Utd 2-0 Nottingham Forest LIVE! Fred goal - Carabao Cup result, match stream and latest updates today
Second-half goals from Anthony Martial and Fred earned Manchester United a comfortable 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Wednesday to secure a 5-0 aggregate win and a place in the Carabao Cup final.
January signing Wout Weghorst almost followed his goal in the first leg with another in an opening period of few clear-cut chances, heading a pinpoint Casemiro cross against the post at Old Trafford.
United manager Erik ten Hag sent top scorer Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Martial on in the second half to try to put the tie to bed and the French forward scuffed home the opener in the 73rd minute.
Brazilian Fred put the icing on the cake three minutes later, tapping in at the far post to book his team a final date with Newcastle United on Feb. 26.
In his first season at the club, ten Hag could end United’s longest trophy drought in 40 years should his team beat Eddie Howe’s men at Wembley.
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When is the Carabao Cup final?
Manchester United FC 2 - 0 Nottingham Forest FC
Thank you
22:58 , Jonathan Gorrie
Thank you for joining Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage as Manchester United beat Nottingham Forest to reach the Carabao Cup final.
Find report and reaction below!
Good night!
Not enough for Man United just to reach final, ten Hag warns Newcastle
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Erik ten Hag insists merely taking Manchester United to the Carabao Cup final is not enough.
A 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest on Wednesday saw them set-up a Wembley date with Newcastle later this month, with United progressing 5-0 winners on aggregate.
Ten Hag now has the chance to end United’s longest trophy drought in over 40 years, while his team remain on course to qualify for next season’s Champions League.
Read his comments in full here!
When is the Carabao Cup final?
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The Carabao Cup final is scheduled for a 4.30pm GMT kick-off time on Sunday 26 February, 2023.
Wembley Stadium in London will host.
Support from the sidelines
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Well done boys ❤️ Wembley 🔜🔥 @ManUtd
— Diogo Dalot (@DalotDiogo) February 1, 2023
Martial’s goal
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A goalscoring return for @AnthonyMartial! 👊#EFL | @ManUtd pic.twitter.com/1FuhFiHYvy
— Carabao Cup (@Carabao_Cup) February 1, 2023
Match report: Man United tee up mouth-watering Carabao Cup final with Newcastle after routine win
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Manchester United set up a mouth-watering Carabao Cup final meeting with Newcastle later this month after thrashing Nottingham Forest over two legs.
Already leading the tie 3-0 on aggregate, Erik ten Hag’s side rounded off a routine win with a 2-0 victory at Old Trafford.
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Bring on Wembley.
Bring on the #CarabaoCup final.
BRING ON UNITED! 🔴⚪️⚫️#MUFC pic.twitter.com/rHiHy8lrSL— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 1, 2023
FT: Man United 2-0 Nottingham Forest
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It’s over! Manchester United are going to Wembley!
GOAL! Man United 2-0 Nottingham Forest | Fred ‘75
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75 mins: Fred bundles in at the far post after a wonderful outside of the boot cross from Fernandes.
GOAL! Man United 1-0 Nottingham Forest | Anthony Martial ‘72
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72 mins: Lovely ball from Casemiro frees Martial, who then plays in Rashford. The latter, however, sees his shot blocked, allowing Martial to power home from close range.
Man United going through the gears now
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67 mins: With Rashford and Martial on, the home side are peppering Forest’s goal with much better chances now.
Another penalty claim
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56 mins: McKenna wipes Weghorst out when attempting to clear but, again, nothing given.
Little to report!
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52 mins: Hardly a classic, this.
Back underway!
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Here we go!
HT: Man United 0-0 Nottingham Forest
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45 mins: For what many would have probably seen as a dead rubber, this has been a very good game.
CHANCE FOR MAN UNITED!
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37 mins: Stunning volley from Antony goes just over from 30 yards
CHANCE FOR MAN UNITED!
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29 mins: Casemiro header from point-blank range is saved!
Composed Forest performance
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26 mins: Matters little of course when already 3-0 down from the fist leg but Steve Cooper’s side have looked really strong this evening.
Difficult to see where a United goal is coming from as things stand.
Penalty claim!
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16 mins: Brilliant work from Garnacho to toy and tease with Williams in the box, though the Welshman wins the ball in the end. The United youngster hits the deck but nothing given.
Good spell from Forest
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11 mins: Mangala sets Dennis off a counter attack, with Forest camped out in United’s penalty area sustaining the pressure before the ball is eventually cleared.
Positive start from the away side!
Varane involved early
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08 mins: A really nice looking battle between Surridge and Varane has developed, which the Frenchman winning out early on.
United still have a lot of the ball but very little in the way of chances.
All Man United
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06 mins: The home side are absolutely dominating the ball, although are hardly doing much with it.
Interesting to see how Man United approach this
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01 min: Newcastle roared out of the traps last night to put any lingering doubts about the game to bed. If United do something similar, Forest could be in for a long old evening.
Kick-off
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Here we go!
A late change!
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Lingard injured in the warm-up!
A late change to the #NFFC line-up as Emmanuel Dennis replaces Jesse Lingard. https://t.co/D1EwrOGRZm
— Nottingham Forest FC (@NFFC) February 1, 2023
Sancho back in contention
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A very pleasing sight to see the winger on the bench for United today.
If Sancho can get back to the kind of player he was at Dortmund, Erik ten Hag could have quite some attacking line in the second half of the season.
Jesse Lingard sends warning to Manchester United
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The former United hero has warned his ex-teammates that the tie is not yet over.
“We have to have the belief factor about us, and the hunger to go and win,” he said.
“I think anything is possible. Of course they are a good team and are playing really well this season, but we have to find that belief.”
Confirmed Nottingham Forest lineup
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Your #NFFC side to take on @ManUtd at Old Trafford. 👊 pic.twitter.com/Msp2yxlCH0
— Nottingham Forest FC (@NFFC) February 1, 2023
Confirmed Man United lineup
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🚨 United's starting XI is in...
➖ @TomHeatonGK in goal
➖ @AGarnacho7 starts
➖ @AnthonyMartial and @Sanchooo10 return to the bench#MUFC || #CarabaoCup— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 1, 2023
Ten Hag sends trophy message to Man United fans after FA Cup win
18:52 , Jonathan Gorrie
Erik ten Hag says Manchester United are “building” towards winning trophies after a brilliant week in cup competitions.
While the Dutchman was critical of his team following the Premier League loss to Arsenal that seemingly ended their hopes a title challenge, United have made progress in the few days since.
Already, they have one foot in the Carabao Cup final after beating Nottingham Forest 3-0 in the first-leg, while Friday saw United overcome Reading to reach the FA Cup fifth-round.
£106.8m Fernandez is CHEAPER than Lingard, Gallagher and Fred on FPL
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Enzo Fernandez will enter Fantasy Premier League with a miserly price tag of £5million.
The new Chelsea signing cost a whopping £106.8m when signing on transfer deadline day from Benfica, a new British record.
But the FPL boffins have decided to cut his price drastically in comparison to many other midfielders in the game.
Fernandez’s base price is the same as new teammates N’Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic, although both of their stock has fallen due to injury issues this season, as well as Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Denis Zakaria.
Newcastle await!
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Newcastle’s win over Southampton on Tuesday has taken them to Wembley, awaiting the winner.
Barring a collapse, Manchester United will be heading into the final later this month for a heavyweight fixture.
Startling agent comments show why ‘killer’ Sabitzer is perfect for Man United
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Erik ten Hag’s desperate desire to return Manchester United to glory could be receiving its ideal new component in the form of Marcel Sabitzer.
The Austrian midfielder completed a loan move to the Red Devils late on transfer deadline day to cover for Christian Eriksen’s three-month injury absence.
Sabitzer, 28, has been something of a bit-part player at Bayern Munich this season and arrives at United determined to earn a regular spot in the line-up, as comments from agent Roger Wittmann reveal.
Manchester United hit with major Christian Eriksen injury blow
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Manchester United have confirmed Christian Eriksen will be out of action for up to four months.
The Danish international was forced off during Friday’s 3-1 FA Cup win over Reading with an ankle injury following a challenge from Andy Carroll, who was later sent off for two bookings.
Eriksen was withdrawn shortly after and was spotted leaving Old Trafford wearing a protective boot.
Sabitzer reveals why he took ‘quick’ decision to join Man United as loan confirmed
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Marcel Sabitzer has revealed he needed very little time to think about accepting the opportunity to sign for Manchester United.
The Premier League club completed a loan deal for the Bayern Munich midfielder on deadline day after losing Christian Eriksen to an ankle injury.
Sabitzer told the club website: “Sometimes in life you have to make quick and important decisions.
“From the moment I heard about this opportunity I knew it was right for me. I am a competitive player; I want to win and help the club achieve its aims this season.
Prediction: Man United to win 1-0
17:34 , Jonathan Gorrie
Given the size of United’s lead, it’s likely they will look to contain Forest.
With that in mind, it’s hard to see them scoring quite as many this time around, with ten Hag’s side looking to take the sting out of the game early on.
Man United to win 1-0.
Nottingham Forest: Navas and Wood not available
17:33 , Jonathan Gorrie
For Forest, Chris Wood is cup-tied while the injured Dean Henderson would not have been able to play anyway. Wayne Hennessey will start in goal despite Keylor Navas’ deadline-day arrival.
It will be interesting to see how seriously or not Steve Cooper takes the tie. With the game surely gone, perhaps Forest will rest players to instead focus on their Premier League campaign.
Manchester United team news: Jadon Sancho could feature
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Ten Hag is expected to rotate, such is the strength of United’s lead. Alejandro Garnacho, Harry Maguire, Fred and Victor Lindelof are all among those who could play, while Jadon Sancho has returned to training.
Christian Eriksen, however, is now facing up to four months out of action with ankle injury, joining Scott McTominay on the sidelines. New signing Marcel Sabitzer is not eligable to play.
Where to watch Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest
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TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports HDR.
Live stream: The Sky Go App will provide a live stream service across mobile devices, laptops, games consoles and tablets.
LIVE coverage: Follow all of the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog.
Welcome
17:21 , Jonathan Gorrie
Good evening and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Manchester United’s Carabao Cup semi-final meeting with Nottingham Forest tonight.
Erik ten Hag’s side take a 3-0 lead into the tie at Old Trafford, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm GMT.