Trending Now - Manchester United Secures Third Place With Narrow Victory Over Forest

WHO:

Daily Mail Sports - Manchester United, Nottingham Forest, Casemiro, Michael Carrick, Bruno Fernandes, Luke Shaw, Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, Morgan Gibbs-White, Elliot Anderson, Gary Neville.

WHAT:

Daily Mail Sports - Manchester United won 3-2 against Nottingham Forest.

United In Focus - Luke Shaw scored his first goal in over three years.

United In Focus - Matheus Cunha scored a goal despite VAR intervention.

United In Focus - Bryan Mbeumo scored to extend United's lead to 3-1.

United In Focus - Bruno Fernandes registered his 20th assist of the season, equalling the all-time Premier League assist record in a single season.

WHERE:

Daily Mail Sports - The match took place at Old Trafford, Manchester.

WHEN:

United In Focus - This was Manchester United's final home game of the season.

WHY:

United In Focus - The match had an end-of-season feel, with players keen to share moments with departing Casemiro.

HOW:

United In Focus - Casemiro was honored with a banner unfurled by fans in the Stretford End, which read “até à morte”.

United In Focus - The goal by Matheus Cunha was controversial due to a handball incident that was reviewed by VAR but allowed to stand.

(UPDATED May 18, 2026 04:17 UTC)

In an exciting final home match of the season at Old Trafford, Manchester United triumphed over Nottingham Forest with a score of 3-2. Luke Shaw celebrated his first goal in over three years, while Matheus Cunha's controversial goal survived a VAR review, and Bryan Mbeumo extended United's lead to 3-1. Additionally, Bruno Fernandes achieved his 20th assist of the season, tying the all-time Premier League record, all while fans honored departing player Casemiro with a heartfelt banner that read “até à morte.”