Nottingham Forest star Anthony Elanga tore Manchester United apart last night with the Reds running out 1-0 winners.
The Reds are cruising towards Champions League football this season.
Against the odds, Forest are now absolutely flying and have won three matches on the spin in the Premier League to cement a place inside the division’s top five.
Newcastle do have games in hand, but at this stage of the season, surely, points on the board are a better thing to have.
Last night, Elanga was in breathtaking form and his goal sparked comparisons with one of the best Olympians of all time.
Photo by Andrew Kearns - CameraSport via Getty Images
Photo by Andrew Kearns – CameraSport via Getty Images
Anthony Elanga compared to Usain Bolt after goal vs Manchester United
Elanga is remarkably quick and boy, does he utilise his speed.
The 22-year-old has been a man on a mission this year and since scoring a late winning goal against Aston Villa, he’s taken his game to another level.
His goal against Manchester United was all about pace and he was clocked doing a remarkable speed.
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Sky Sports showcased that he ran 85m with the ball at his feet in just nine seconds – but that’s nothing on Bolt’s record time.
That speed would give Elanga a 100m of 10.63 seconds, with Bolt completing the 100m in 9.58 seconds – a time that remains a world record.
Bolt’s 85m sprint would be 8.1 seconds, but with a ball at his feet, it’s highly unlikely the Jamaican would emulate Elanga.
Where Anthony Elanga thinks he ranks among the quickest Premier League players
It’s no surprise, given the form he’s i,n that Elanga thinks he’s up there with the quickest.
Not many other players would be capable of doing what the Forest man did last night and in full flight, it really was a superb sight.
After the game, Elanga told TNT Sports: “”It is about attacking the space and getting to the opposite goal as quick as I can. I saw the space and I believe I’m one of the fastest players in the league.
“The finish is something I have been trying to work on. Left foot or right foot, I am quite comfortable with both feet this season.”
Elanga can only improve at Forest and Manchester United got a glimpse of what they’re missing in their current team last night.