Manchester United edged past Nottingham Forest in a thrilling 3-2 victory at Old Trafford in their final Premier League home game of the season.
United head coach Michael Carrick made three changes to his side from last weekend.
All eyes were firmly fixed on Casemiro, who returned to the starting XI for his emotional final Old Trafford appearance in a United shirt.
It took United just five minutes to break the deadlock as Luke Shaw finally ended his long wait for a goal with his first strike since January 2023.
Morato restored parity after meeting an exquisite delivery from Elliot Anderson, but Matheus Cunha responded instantly to fire United back in front less than a minute later.
Bryan Mbeumo endured a frustrating afternoon in front of goal after wasting three huge opportunities before finally finding the net.
The goal carried historic significance as it allowed Bruno Fernandes to equal the all-time Premier League record for most assists in a single campaign.
Morgan Gibbs-White set up a nervy finale with a clever finish to make it 3-2, but United held firm to secure victory and officially seal a third-place finish in the league table.
Player Ratings
Senne Lammens – 8/10
Reacted brilliantly off his line to deny Morgan Gibbs-White a certain goal in both halves. The Belgian goalkeeper was left helpless for Forest’s two strikes.
Diogo Dalot – 7/10
Carried the ball forward tirelessly and provided energy down the flank, but his positioning could have been better on several occasions. Hit the post in the stoppage time.
Harry Maguire – 6/10
Produced a crucial intervention with a perfectly timed outstretched leg to bail Mbeumo out and stop a dangerous counter-attack.
Lisandro Martinez – 7/10
Produced a sharp dribble to beat his marker and create a half-chance for Bruno Fernandes. Also delivered a marvellous defensive display against Morgan Gibbs-White throughout the contest.
Luke Shaw – 9/10
Drilled his shot low and hard into the corner to score his first goal in over three years.
Kobbie Mainoo – 6/10
Another fine evening for Mainoo who is set for a big 2026-27 campaign.
Casemiro – 6/10
Final appearance at Old Trafford and picked up a booking just before his substitution. Came to close to scoring his 10th goal.
Bruno Fernandes – 10/10
What can we say about the best player in the Premier League? He could have had 5 assists if players around him supported him.
Delivered a sensational whipped cross from the right flank to create history, assisting Mbeumo in the 75th minute.
Amad Diallo – 5/10
Made an absolutely atrocious cutback that surrendered possession despite three United players waiting inside the box. He then followed it up with a header he never looked fully in control of.
Matheus Cunha – 9/10
Produced a superb through ball for Bryan Mbeumo and deserved an assist for the quality of the pass. Took his own goal brilliantly to make it 2-1 with complete composure.
He also played a key role in United’s third goal. The Brazilian ran the show at Old Trafford.
Bryan Mbeumo – 7/10
Struck the post after brilliantly rounding the goalkeeper before missing a sitter from six yards early in the second half.
He then wasted another glorious opportunity created by Bruno Fernandes. However, the forward eventually redeemed himself by finding the net to finally end his goal drought.
Substitutes
Mason Mount – 7/10
Lively and creative in central midfield role.
Patrick Dorgu – 5/10
Poor passes on two occasions to waste counter-attacking opportunities.
Joshua Zirkzee – 6/10
He should have scored twice in his 10-minute cameo.
