Manchester United fans believe they have one foot in the final of the League Cup after defeating Nottingham Forest 3-0 in their semi-final first-leg clash.
Marcus Rashford scored the opener in the sixth minute to bump his season goal tally up to 18. Wout Weghorst grabbed his first goal for the Reds just before the break before Bruno Fernandes wrapped up a comfortable win a minute from time.
United host Forest in next week’s return leg and should they progress, they will face either Newcastle or Southampton in the final in what would be a great chance to end a five-and-a-half-year wait for a trophy.
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A number of players had positive showings including Lisandro Martinez and the returning Casemiro, who played the whole 90 minutes after missing Sunday’s 3-2 loss to Arsenal. United fans were impressed with their side’s showing on their first trip to the City Ground since the 8-1 win in 1999.
Several took to Twitter to react to the fantastic result ahead of the return leg. Some are already dreaming of a visit to Wembley for the League Cup final of February 26.
@MohRahemtulla: I can smell Wembley! United!!
@papzpy: WEMBLEYYYY STADIUM WE ARE COMING
@JunTxID: We're the boys in red and we're on our way to Wembley!
@bramcarella: One step closer
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