As the clock ticked towards 90 minutes at the City Ground on Wednesday evening, Manchester United's supporters must have been feeling confident about making a trip to Wembley at the end of next month.
Bruno Fernandes' composed 89th-minute strike sealed a commanding 3-0 first-leg victory for Erik ten Hag's side, leaving Nottingham Forest with little chance of turning things around at Old Trafford in the second leg next Wednesday.
Following first-half goals from Marcus Rashford and a first in United colours from Wout Weghorst, United looked as though they would head into the second leg with a firm, but not decisive, 2-0 advantage. But one swing of Fernandes' right boot, connecting with a clever pass from Anthony Elanga, ensured the Reds will head into the second half of the tie with one foot in the final.
