{"id":677146,"date":"2026-05-17T18:02:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T18:02:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/677146\/"},"modified":"2026-05-17T18:02:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T18:02:13","slug":"manchester-united-v-nottingham-forest-live-reaction-and-latest-premier-league-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/677146\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester United v Nottingham Forest LIVE: Reaction and latest Premier League updates"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Micah Richards tells Sky Sports: <\/p>\n

\u201cIt’s a handball. It’s as simple as that. The referee has gone to the screen and made a decision but if you look at it, it’s clear as day.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"(Getty)<\/p>\n

Flo Clifford17 May 2026 14:58<\/p>\n

<\/a>Bruno Fernandes tells Sky Sports:<\/p>\n

\u201cEveryone knew that [the assist record] was important. They were trying everything they could to score from my passes. I\u2019m very happy, but more than that, I\u2019m happy for the win.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want collective awards more than anything. But I\u2019m grateful that people think I should be player of the season. I got to 20 today. Let\u2019s see if I do [break the record] in the final game. But I am happy no matter what.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"(Getty)<\/p>\n

Flo Clifford17 May 2026 14:53<\/p>\n

<\/a>Premier League action continues<\/p>\n

Also on the agenda today (all 3pm kick-offs unless specified): <\/p>\n

Brentford v Crystal Palace Everton v Sunderland Leeds v Brighton Wolves v Fulham Newcastle v West Ham (5.30pm) <\/p>\n

Flo Clifford17 May 2026 14:48<\/p>\n

<\/a>Bruno Fernandes ties Premier League assist record alongside Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne<\/p>\n

The Portuguese midfielder has enjoyed a fine season, earning him the FWA Footballer of the Year ahead of Declan Rice and others after playing a big part in United\u2019s resurgence under Michael Carrick.<\/p>\n

Fernandes set up Bryan Mbeumo with a cross from the right against Nottingham Forest to move ahead of Mesut Ozil and break his tie for third.<\/p>\n

Flo Clifford17 May 2026 14:43<\/p>\n

<\/a>Why was Matheus Cunha\u2019s goal allowed to stand for Manchester United against Nottingham Forest?<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the full explanation for why Matheus Cunha\u2019s goal was allowed to stand:<\/p>\n

Flo Clifford17 May 2026 14:37<\/p>\n

<\/a>FULL-TIME: Manchester United 3-2 Nottingham Forest<\/p>\n

A happy day for United. A triumphant farewell for Casemiro. A share of a record for Fernandes. Three goals, 29 shots, third place guaranteed. It all explains why Carrick will get the job on a permanent basis. Forest will undoubtedly complain about the second goal, but the better team won, well as Gibbs-White and Anderson played.<\/p>\n

\"\"(PA)<\/p>\n

Richard Jolly at Old Trafford17 May 2026 14:30<\/p>\n

<\/a>FULL-TIME: Manchester United 3-2 Nottingham Forest<\/p>\n

United clinch third place and Fernandes equals the Premier League assist record in Casemiro\u2019s final home game for Manchester United!<\/p>\n

A great day for defenders who don’t often score, with Shaw scoring his first in three years and Morato scoring his first goal for Nottingham Forest.<\/p>\n

But referee Michael Salisbury\u2019s call to allow Cunha\u2019s goal will dominate the headlines.<\/p>\n

Flo Clifford17 May 2026 14:29<\/p>\n

<\/a>Manchester United 3-2 Nottingham Forest<\/p>\n

\u201890+9: Fernandes takes the corner, and Sels punches it clear. <\/p>\n

Flo Clifford17 May 2026 14:28<\/p>\n

<\/a>Manchester United 3-2 Nottingham Forest<\/p>\n

\u201890+9: Fernandes takes the corner, and Sels punches it clear. <\/p>\n

Flo Clifford17 May 2026 14:28<\/p>\n

<\/a>SAVE! Manchester United 3-2 Nottingham Forest<\/p>\n

\u201890+8: Fernandes squares to Zirkzee; he lets fly a low strike, it takes a deflection back out, and Sels makes an excellent reflex save to punch away the rebound!<\/p>\n

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