Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest
Manchester United 3–2 Nottingham Forest
Manchester United edged out Nottingham Forest 3-2 in a breathless Premier League encounter, with both teams delivering exactly the open, goalsy game the pre-match signals were pointing at.
Manchester United picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.
Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.
The result has implications at both ends of the Manchester United end of the standings.
Man United 3-2 Forest: Five-Goal Thriller at Old Trafford as United Hold On
Manchester United edged out Nottingham Forest 3-2 in a breathless Premier League encounter, with both teams delivering exactly the open, goalsy game the pre-match signals were pointing at.
Read full report →- 5'Left foot shot
- 53'assist: Elliot Anderson
- 55'Right foot shot
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- 70'off: Chris Wood
- 70'off: Omari Hutchinson
- 70'off: Nicolás Domínguez
- 76'assist: Bruno Fernandes
- 78'assist: Elliot Anderson
- 78'Foul
- 80'off: Matheus Cunha
- 80'off: Bryan Mbeumo
- 81'off: Casemiro
- 84'off: Luca Netz
- 84'off: Igor Jesus
- 90+4'Foul
- 90+3'Foul
How the result affects the Premier League standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Arsenal | 38 | 26 | 7 | 5 | 85 |
| 2 |  Manchester City | 38 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 78 |
| 3 |  Manchester United | 38 | 20 | 11 | 7 | 71 |
| 4 |  Aston Villa | 38 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 65 |
| 5 |  Liverpool | 38 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 60 |
| 6 |  Bournemouth | 38 | 13 | 18 | 7 | 57 |
| 7 |  Sunderland | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 54 |
| 8 |  Brighton | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 53 |
What was the final score of Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest?
The match finished 3-2 to Manchester United.
Who won Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest?
Manchester United won the match 3-2.
When did Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest take place?
The match took place on Sunday, 17 May 2026.
📊 AI-generated recap and structured data
Manchester United beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 at Old Trafford in a Premier League match that delivered both sides' attacking intent. Our model favored a United win at 54% probability, and the pick landed. Forest's recent form had been bleak,one draw and one loss in their last five,yet they managed to score twice, keeping both teams' tendency toward open play intact. United's 2W 2D 1L stretch provided enough foundation to edge a contest where defensive frailty on both sides proved decisive. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
United chase top-two finishes from third; Forest battle relegation from 16th. The 13-point gap reflects contrasting trajectories in the run-in. BTTS likelihood differs sharply: 40% for United, 50% for Forest, though Forest's 0% clean sheet rate suggests vulnerability. United favoured heavily by our model given form, position and defensive record.
Manchester United v Nottingham Forest · Premier League · 17/05/2026, 12:30:00