Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest
Manchester United
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.
Our pick
Manchester United to win
Result
3:2Manchester United v Nottingham Forest
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 shotLuke Shaw
- 53'assist: Elliot Anderson
Morato - 55'Right foot shot
Matheus Cunha - 57'Matheus Cunha
- 70'off: Chris Wood
Taiwo Awoniyi - 70'off: Omari Hutchinson
- 70'off: Nicolás Domínguez
Ibrahim Sangaré - 76'assist: Bruno Fernandes
Bryan Mbeumo - 78'assist: Elliot Anderson
Morgan Gibbs-White - 78'Foul
Casemiro - 80'off: Matheus Cunha
Patrick Dorgu - 80'off: Bryan Mbeumo
Joshua Zirkzee - 81'off: Casemiro
Mason Mount - 84'off: Luca Netz
Jair Cunha - 84'off: Igor Jesus
James McAtee - 90+4'Foul
Elliot Anderson - 90+3'FoulLuke Shaw
How the result affects the Premier League standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunderland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Tottenham Hotspur | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Liverpool | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Manchester City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Fulham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Everton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Manchester United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Aston Villa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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.
📊 Match recap and data context
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.
SportSignals uses automated analysis with editorial oversight. Check current team news and market prices before relying on this context.
Manchester United v Nottingham Forest · Premier League · 17/05/2026, 12:30:00