Manchester United ended their final home game of the Premier League season with a dramatic 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford in a match full of goals, chaos, and big moments.
Bruno Fernandes stole the headlines as he equalled the Premier League assist record, reaching 20 assists for the season after another brilliant creative display.
The United captain once again proved why he is the heartbeat of the team.
It was a match that had everything, early goals, VAR drama, defensive mistakes, and a tense finish that kept fans on edge until the final whistle.
Shaw Gives United Early Control At Old Trafford
Manchester United perfectly started the game when Luke Shaw opened the scoring inside six minutes.
Forest failed to clear their lines, and Shaw reacted quickest inside the box to fire a calm finish into the bottom corner.
That early goal gave United confidence, and they looked sharp going forward with Bruno Fernandes pulling the strings in midfield.
Casemiro also played a key role in breaking up play and keeping Forest under control in the first half.
United created several chances to extend their lead.
Bryan Mbeumo came close after rounding the goalkeeper, but his shot hit the post, while Casemiro also missed a follow-up chance by inches.
Nottingham Forest, however, were always dangerous. Morgan Gibbs-White and Elliot Anderson began to grow into the game, and Karl Darlow had to stay alert to keep United in front.
Forest Fight Back Before VAR Drama Hits United
The second half began with Forest showing more attacking intent, and they found their equaliser in the 54th minute.
A clever corner routine led to Elliot Anderson delivering a perfect cross, which Morato powered home with a strong header.
But United responded immediately.
Just over a minute later, Matheus Cunha finished calmly after a scramble inside the box to restore United’s lead.
The goal was initially checked by VAR due to a possible handball, but it was eventually given, sending Old Trafford into celebration.
Forest refused to give up. Gibbs-White showed great skill in the box and managed to level the game again with a composed finish, making it 2-2 and setting up a tense final 15 minutes.
Fernandes Magic Seals The Win And Record Equals Moment
With the game hanging in the balance, Bruno Fernandes delivered once again.
In the 76th minute, the Portuguese midfielder picked up space on the right side and whipped a dangerous ball into the box. Bryan Mbeumo reacted quickest to turn it home and make it 3-2 to United.
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That assist took Fernandes to 20 for the season, equalling the all-time Premier League assist record shared by legends Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.
The Old Trafford crowd erupted as they recognised they were watching history in the making.
Forest continued to push forward late on, but United held firm under pressure.
There were late chances at both ends, including a strong save from Sels and a few near misses for United as they looked for a fourth goal.
In the end, Erik ten Hag’s side saw out a breathless finish to claim all three points in front of their home supporters.
Match Summary
Manchester United showed both attacking quality and defensive weakness in a thrilling end-of-season encounter.
While they scored three goals and created plenty of chances, they also allowed Forest to come back twice, making the match far tighter than expected.
Bruno Fernandes once again proved decisive, and Luke Shaw’s early goal set the tone for a fast-paced encounter.
Nottingham Forest will feel they could have taken something from the game, but United’s quality in key moments made the difference.
It was a perfect Old Trafford send-off for Manchester United’s home campaign, full of goals, drama, and a historic individual achievement from their captain.
Bruno Fernandes’ record-equalling performance will be remembered as the standout moment of a thrilling 3-2 victory.
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