Manchester United progressed to the FA Cup quarter-finals by the skin of their teeth, defeating Nottingham Forest away from home thanks to a late Casemiro winner.
Erik ten Hag's men came up against a hard-working Forest side who afforded their visitors few chances and created danger of their own on the break. Andre Onana had to produce two big saves just after half-time to keep his side on terms, with United coming close through Scott McTominay, in particular, in the first half, while Antony hit the crossbar with a fine effort.
Forest were better defensively in the second half and limited United to very few opportunities, but the Red Devils also kept their hosts shooting from distance for the most part, and penalties felt inevitable by the time the back-end of the second half set in. But a sweet delivery from Bruno Fernandes changed all that, with Casemiro heading in from close range in the 89th minute. United were a little lucky to avoid seeing the goal ruled out, with a similar offside block to the one Liverpool saw a goal disallowed for in the Carabao Cup final.
But after a lengthy review, the goal did indeed stand, and United progressed to the quarter-final, where they will face rivals Liverpool. Here we rate the players from the cup win at the City Ground.
1. Andre Onana - 7
Made a big save to deny Awoniyi just after half-time and provided a big block shortly after, | Manchester United via Getty Imag
2. Sofyan Amrabat (OFF 90') - 5
Struggled to deal with Forest's overload down the right side, with Neco Williams overlapping and causing him issues. Looked more comfortable when he was allowed to join the midfield late in the game. | Manchester United via Getty Imag
3. Raphael Varane - 7
Solid but exposed for pace here and there. A clean sheet is all you can ask for, and he was part of a defensive effort that largely kept Forest shooting from long range. | Manchester United via Getty Imag
4. Victor Lindelof - 7
Much the same as his defensive partner. A solid performance. | Manchester United via Getty Imag