Manchester United returned to Premier League action with a routine 3-0 victory over a recharged Nottingham Forest.
Two goals in four first-half minutes from Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial all but sealed the win for Erik ten Hag, who'd had to deal with an outbreak of illness in his squad over the festive period. Forest threatened to chop down the Red Devils' lead as half-time dawned, but Willy Boly's goal was ruled out for offside after a lengthy VAR check.
Close to ending the calendar year on a high before they travel to Wolves on Saturday, United's third goal through Fred made sure that they'll definitely be in fifth place come 2023. For Steve Cooper, his side are staring into the abyss, and despite three clean sheets in their previous five league games, Forest could find themselves bottom of the table when they next play on New Year's Day.
