Man Utd finish off Forest to set up EFL Cup final with Newcastle. Anthony Martial and Fred scored goals in the second half to give Manchester United a comfortable 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest on Wednesday. This victory gave Manchester United a 5-0 overall victory and a spot in the English Football League (EFL) Cup final.
On February 26, United scheduled a match with Newcastle at Wembley.
Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, admitted to Sky Sports that “the first half wasn’t terrific to be honest.” “While it was slow and we didn’t create many opportunities, I thought it was professional.
“We scored several excellent goals in the second half, which was much better overall. What we want to do is get better every day. I believe that we have a strong squad, so we must set high expectations and enforce them.”
Brazilian midfielder Fred of Manchester United celebrates after making it 2-0 against Nottingham Forest in the EFL semi-final second leg game on February 1, 2023, at Old Trafford in Manchester, UK.
Brazilian midfielder Fred of Manchester United celebrates after making it 2-0 against Nottingham Forest in the EFL semi-final second leg game on February 1, 2023, at Old Trafford in Manchester, UK.
Since United last won a trophy in 2017 with Jose Mourinho, three different managers have left the organization.
Man Utd finishes off Forest to set up EFL Cup final with Newcastle
But in his first season in command, Ten Hag is currently just one game away from snapping that winless streak.
The Dutchman stated, “I think we have a solid group, so we have to demand and control the high standards.” “You must bring that to each game.
“The Manchester United team. You must adhere to the requirements in order to play for United.”
He continued, “Our group must constantly strive to be pursuing honors.”
With the goal of winning their first trophy since 2017, United has now advanced to the League Cup final for the tenth time, second only to Liverpool in the number of appearances.
Forest manager Steve Cooper wished United and Newcastle luck in the championship game. “Overall, we are obviously upset, but the damage was done in terms of making the final last week,”
