Updated date: 02/29/2024 09:07:40
Man Utd progressed in the FA Cup after defeating Nottingham Forest.
Man Utd will visit Nottingham Forest in the 5th round of the FA Cup. Despite the Manchester team's squad being in trouble and having an important match against Man City this weekend, coach Erik ten Hag still fielded a strong squad.
Antony returned to the starting line-up, joining Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho in attack. Scott McTominay replaced Kobbie Mainoo, playing alongside Casemiro in central midfield. Victor Lindelof partnered Rafael Varane at centre-back, leaving the left-back position to Sofyan Amrabat.
Man Utd started the game better. They created the first chance with Antony hitting the crossbar in the 3rd minute. In the 18th minute, Nottingham responded with a shot from Taiwo Awoniyi but goalkeeper Andre Onana successfully blocked it.
Man Utd faced many difficulties when playing away at Nottingham Forest
Man Utd had better possession but did not create many chances. Their high formation made them vulnerable to counter-attacks from Nottingham.
In the 49th minute, Anthony Elanga and Taiwo Awoniyi coordinated before shooting but goalkeeper Andre Onana once again saved the "Red Devils". 3 minutes later, Divock Origi had a powerful left-footed shot in the penalty area but still could not beat the Cameroonian goalkeeper.
Then, in the 63rd and 72nd minutes, Man Utd created two chances thanks to the combined efforts of Antony and Bruno Fernandes. However, the Portuguese midfielder did not finish well despite being in a favorable position.
In the 89th minute, Man Utd received a free kick on the left wing. Bruno Fernandes passed the ball low into the near corner. Casemiro weaved between the home team's defenders, before heading the ball to open the score.
There was not enough time left for Nottingham to find an equalizer. Man Utd won 1-0 to enter the FA Cup quarter-finals.
In the remaining matches, Liverpool beat Southampton 3-0, Chelsea beat Leeds 3-2, Newcastle defeated Blackburn 4-3 on penalties. The only surprise was Brighton's 0-1 loss to Wolverhampton.
In the quarter-finals, Man Utd face Liverpool, Man City face Newcastle, Chelsea face Leicester, and Wolverhampton face Coventry.
Result: Nottingham 0-1 Man Utd
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Man Utd: Casemiro (89')
According to VAN HAI (VTC News)
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