Sergio Reguilon N/A
(Wan-Bissaka 90’) Came on at the last. AP
Matt Turner 6/10
NOTTINGHAM FOREST PLAYER RATINGS: A Jekyll and Hyde performance from the Forest goalkeeper. His insistence on playing with his feet cost his team dearly with one of his wayward passes leading directlyShow more
Gonzalo Montiel 7/10
Solid both defensively and offensively, having made a crucial intervention at the back-post in the first half to stop Garnacho from scoring. In the second period, he assisted Nicolas Dominguez’s openiShow more
Moussa Niakhate 7/10
Composed throughout, having dealt well with Rashford’s threat through the middle. The defender made some vital headers late on as United pushed for an equaliser. Getty Images
Murillo 6/10
Wasn’t the most accurate with the ball at his feet, but the defensive side of his game is certainly worthy of praise. The Brazilian was seldom caught out of position, often using his excellent pace toShow more
Ola Aina 7/10
Continues to shine at Left-back, proving to be especially effective in the final third. He had the beating of Wan-Bissaka all evening, often producing some dangerous crosses after getting to the by-liShow more
Ryan Yates 7/10
Worked very hard for the cause, so much so that he ended up getting cramp with 10 minutes left to play. The captain also teed up Gibbs-White’s winner. AP
Danilo 8/10
Impressive in just about every facet of the game. He won the ball back with real tenacity in the heart of the midfield and helped spring many Forest counterattacks as a result. PA
Anthony Elanga 8/10
Electric down the wing against his former employer, with his pace and quick feet causing all sorts of problems for Evans and co. The Swede is looking back to his best. Reuters
Morgan Gibbs-White 9/10
A Man of the Match display from the midfielder, whose late strike from the edge of the United box was worthy of winning any game. Unquestionably Forest’s best player this season. AFP
Nicolas Dominguez 7/10
Scorer of the home side’s opening goal. Finding space after a clever bit of movement, he then unleashed a cool finish into the far corner of the net. AP
Chris Wood 7/10
Looked a tad isolated in the first half after the highs of his St. James’ Park hat-trick earlier this week. Nevertheless, he ran himself into the ground and linked up nicely with his teammates in spelShow more
Neco Williams 7/10
SUBS: (Montiel 74’) Solid in the closing moments up against Garnacho after replacing the impressive Montiel at right-back. Reuters
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Harry Toffolo N/A
(Aina 87’) Endured some slightly nervy moments, but generally defended well. PA
Willy Boly N/A
(Elanga 87’) Added some much-needed height and strength to the Forest backline just as United started raining crosses into the home side’s penalty area late on. Getty Images
Orel Mangala N/A
(Danilo 87’) Little of note to report. AFP
Andre Onana 6/10
MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: Strong uppercut to punch a ball away on 44 – and that was all that was needed in the first half. Conceded two in the second. Not at fault for either. AP
Aaron Wan-Bissaka 6/10
Exposed with Antony ahead of him. Gave up a lot of space in the first half as Forest attacked on the left. Blocked a Danilo shot and had a 32nd-minute shot deflected himself. That was United’s only efShow more
Raphael Varane 5/10
Almost kneed the ball in his own net after 11 after a non-communication with Onana. Tested by his former teammate Elanga. Booked. Reuters
Jonny Evans 6/10
Scrapped with Wood as they fought for every ball. Tried to organise his team to keep order and stop playing for free-kicks. Can keep his head up, unlike a lot of his teammates. AFP
Diogo Dalot 5/10
Hit the post on 54 minutes with a sweeping, sweet shot. Booked a minute later. Forest’s goals came down his side. Reuters
Kobbie Mainoo 6/10
Headed a first-minute Dominguez shot away. Steady, but limited impact in a poor first half for United against a Forest United had defeated in all the last 11 meetings. That was to change after he leftShow more
Christian Eriksen 5/10
Tried to find space in a scrappy first half. Shot on target after 82, then Forest ran up the other end and scored a second. Slow and ineffective and bested by his Forest opponents. Booked. AP
Antony 4/10
Didn’t defend like Garnacho on the other side and earned some words from Fernandes for his inaction. Another risible performance. PA
Bruno Fernandes 5/10
Closed the ball down well early as United pressed high and enjoyed possession around the Forest area. Volley in 95th minute deflected over. He’s the captain of a side that lost five games in December,Show more
Alejandro Garnacho 6/10
Worked hard defensively, tracking back to help the defence. Downward volley went just over on 67. Assisted Rashford for the equaliser. He’s becoming an important player for this injury-hit – and very Show more
Marcus Rashford 6/10
Played centre forward as Hojlund was ill. A few glimpses and touches in the first half, a backheel after 47 and was playing poorly until he chased a ball down, then found space to meet a Garnacho ballShow more
Scott McTominay 5/10
SUBS: (Mainoo 45') Not his best night. Reuters
Amad Diallo 6/10
(Antony 54’) Good to see him playing after an injury – and successful loan period last season. Shot on target after 97. Likely to get more chances as the injury list stays in the double figures. GettyShow moreSergio Reguilon N/A
(Wan-Bissaka 90’) Came on at the last. APMatt Turner 6/10
NOTTINGHAM FOREST PLAYER RATINGS: A Jekyll and Hyde performance from the Forest goalkeeper. His insistence on playing with his feet cost his team dearly with one of his wayward passes leading directlyShow moreGonzalo Montiel 7/10
Solid both defensively and offensively, having made a crucial intervention at the back-post in the first half to stop Garnacho from scoring. In the second period, he assisted Nicolas Dominguez’s openiShow moreMoussa Niakhate 7/10
Composed throughout, having dealt well with Rashford’s threat through the middle. The defender made some vital headers late on as United pushed for an equaliser. Getty ImagesMurillo 6/10
Wasn’t the most accurate with the ball at his feet, but the defensive side of his game is certainly worthy of praise. The Brazilian was seldom caught out of position, often using his excellent pace toShow moreOla Aina 7/10
Continues to shine at Left-back, proving to be especially effective in the final third. He had the beating of Wan-Bissaka all evening, often producing some dangerous crosses after getting to the by-liShow moreRyan Yates 7/10
Worked very hard for the cause, so much so that he ended up getting cramp with 10 minutes left to play. The captain also teed up Gibbs-White’s winner. APDanilo 8/10
Impressive in just about every facet of the game. He won the ball back with real tenacity in the heart of the midfield and helped spring many Forest counterattacks as a result. PAAnthony Elanga 8/10
Electric down the wing against his former employer, with his pace and quick feet causing all sorts of problems for Evans and co. The Swede is looking back to his best. ReutersMorgan Gibbs-White 9/10
A Man of the Match display from the midfielder, whose late strike from the edge of the United box was worthy of winning any game. Unquestionably Forest’s best player this season. AFPNicolas Dominguez 7/10
Scorer of the home side’s opening goal. Finding space after a clever bit of movement, he then unleashed a cool finish into the far corner of the net. APChris Wood 7/10
Looked a tad isolated in the first half after the highs of his St. James’ Park hat-trick earlier this week. Nevertheless, he ran himself into the ground and linked up nicely with his teammates in spelShow moreNeco Williams 7/10
SUBS: (Montiel 74’) Solid in the closing moments up against Garnacho after replacing the impressive Montiel at right-back. ReutersPremier League - Nottingham Forest v Manchester United
Soccer Football - Premier League - Nottingham Forest v Manchester United - The City Ground, Nottingham, Britain - December 30, 2023 Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White celebrates scoring their secShow moreHarry Toffolo N/A
(Aina 87’) Endured some slightly nervy moments, but generally defended well. PAWilly Boly N/A
(Elanga 87’) Added some much-needed height and strength to the Forest backline just as United started raining crosses into the home side’s penalty area late on. Getty ImagesOrel Mangala N/A
(Danilo 87’) Little of note to report. AFPAndre Onana 6/10
MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: Strong uppercut to punch a ball away on 44 – and that was all that was needed in the first half. Conceded two in the second. Not at fault for either. APAaron Wan-Bissaka 6/10
Exposed with Antony ahead of him. Gave up a lot of space in the first half as Forest attacked on the left. Blocked a Danilo shot and had a 32nd-minute shot deflected himself. That was United’s only efShow moreRaphael Varane 5/10
Almost kneed the ball in his own net after 11 after a non-communication with Onana. Tested by his former teammate Elanga. Booked. ReutersJonny Evans 6/10
Scrapped with Wood as they fought for every ball. Tried to organise his team to keep order and stop playing for free-kicks. Can keep his head up, unlike a lot of his teammates. AFPDiogo Dalot 5/10
Hit the post on 54 minutes with a sweeping, sweet shot. Booked a minute later. Forest’s goals came down his side. ReutersKobbie Mainoo 6/10
Headed a first-minute Dominguez shot away. Steady, but limited impact in a poor first half for United against a Forest United had defeated in all the last 11 meetings. That was to change after he leftShow moreChristian Eriksen 5/10
Tried to find space in a scrappy first half. Shot on target after 82, then Forest ran up the other end and scored a second. Slow and ineffective and bested by his Forest opponents. Booked. APAntony 4/10
Didn’t defend like Garnacho on the other side and earned some words from Fernandes for his inaction. Another risible performance. PABruno Fernandes 5/10
Closed the ball down well early as United pressed high and enjoyed possession around the Forest area. Volley in 95th minute deflected over. He’s the captain of a side that lost five games in December,Show moreAlejandro Garnacho 6/10
Worked hard defensively, tracking back to help the defence. Downward volley went just over on 67. Assisted Rashford for the equaliser. He’s becoming an important player for this injury-hit – and very Show moreMarcus Rashford 6/10
Played centre forward as Hojlund was ill. A few glimpses and touches in the first half, a backheel after 47 and was playing poorly until he chased a ball down, then found space to meet a Garnacho ballShow moreScott McTominay 5/10
SUBS: (Mainoo 45') Not his best night. ReutersAmad Diallo 6/10
(Antony 54’) Good to see him playing after an injury – and successful loan period last season. Shot on target after 97. Likely to get more chances as the injury list stays in the double figures. GettyShow moreSergio Reguilon N/A
(Wan-Bissaka 90’) Came on at the last. APNottingham Forest v Manchester United ratings: Gibbs-White 9; Antony 4, Rashford 6
Forest claim famous 2-1 Premier League victory at the City Ground
Tom Fenton
December 31, 2023