Manchester United delivered another attacking masterclass at Old Trafford, dominating their opponents despite a fiercely competitive Nottingham Forest side.

Luke Shaw delivered a moment of pure brilliance just four minutes in, firing home a first-time volley from outside the box. The English international had not scored in nearly three years, making his strike all the more special. The hosts controlled proceedings throughout the first half but failed to extend their lead despite several golden chances, including a header from Bryan Mbeumo that rattled the crossbar.

Nottingham Forest fight back

Forest showed resilience after the break, equalizing through Morato in the 53rd minute. The visitors capitalized on a lax marking from United’s defense to head in from a corner. However, Manchester United responded almost immediately when Casemiro converted a controversial penalty awarded after a VAR review deemed Mbeumo’s ball-to-hand incident in the box as intentional.

Fernandes sets new Premier League record

With a 20th assist of the season, Bruno Fernandes equaled the all-time Premier League record previously held by legends Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne. Mbeumo finally got off the mark with a powerful header from Fernandes’ cross in the 76th minute. Forest kept the pressure on, pulling one back through Gibbs-White in the 78th, but United held firm to secure the win.

The victory cements Manchester United’s Champions League qualification while Forest continue their fight for domestic pride. Fernandes now has a chance to break the record in their final match against Brighton.