Nottingham Forest have enhanced their chances of finishing in a European place in the Premier League table with a 3-2 win against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
On Saturday evening, Forest beat United 3-2 away from home in the Premier League. It was the Reds’ first win at Old Trafford in almost 30 years.
Nikola Milenkovic scored for Nuno’s side in the first half. Morgan Gibbs-White and Chris Wood found the back of the net for Forest in the second period.
Wood’s goal in the 54th minute eventually proved to be the winner despite Bruno Fernandes scoring on 61 minutes for the Red Devils.
Chris Wood thankful to Nottingham Forest teammate Morgan Gibbs-White
The former Leeds United and Newcastle United striker has praised his Forest teammate Gibbs-White for the assist.
The £25 million (Sky Sports) attacking midfielder provided the cross for Wood’s headed goal. Gibbs-White’s goal was a brilliant effort from outside the United penalty box.
Wood told BBC Sport when asked about his goal: “Morgs [Gibbs-White] has put in a fantastic delivery, he’s got quality the boy, it’s just about finding areas to cause confusion.”
Morgan Gibbs-White’s game in numbers
Gibbs-White, linked with Newcastle United, is one of the best and most important players for Forest. The playmaker has scored two goals and given one assist in 11 Premier League appearances so far this season.
Against United, the 24-year-old took two shots, played one key pass and had a pass accuracy of 62.1%, according to WhoScored.
The England international also won two headers, took 47 touches and attempted two dribbles. Gibbs-White made one interception and one clearance. The midfielder put in two crosses as well.
Forest are now fifth in the Premier League table. Nuno’s side have picked up 25 points from 15 games and are just two points behind defending champions and fourth-placed Manchester City.