{"id":589096,"date":"2026-05-17T14:34:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T14:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/589096\/"},"modified":"2026-05-17T14:34:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T14:34:09","slug":"manchester-united-v-nottingham-forest-live-reaction-and-latest-premier-league-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/589096\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester United v Nottingham Forest LIVE: Reaction and latest Premier League updates"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Pundits and ex-footballers criticise Michael Salisbury’s decision<\/p>\n

Former England striker Alan Shearer concurred with Neville\u2019s assessment.<\/p>\n

\u201cWow. That\u2019s disgraceful,\u201d he posted on X, formerly Twitter. \u201cShocking shocking shocking. That\u2019s a CLEAR hand ball.\u201d<\/p>\n

Flo Clifford17 May 2026 15:30<\/p>\n

<\/a>Gary Neville weighs in on handball:<\/p>\n

Sky Sports commentator Gary Neville<\/a> was surprised by the decision.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think that is an absolute shocker in every single way,\u201d Neville said. \u201cIt’s ridiculous. The VAR have been quite clear, they said it has been disallowed, he has handballed it and brought the ball back into play. I can’t believe what I have just seen to be honest.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe VAR looked at it for three minutes and then the referee looks at it for another minute. They are overthinking it. They have got themselves into a real mess there.\u201d<\/p>\n

Flo Clifford17 May 2026 15:15<\/p>\n

<\/a>Roy Keane on the handball call:<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are confused ourselves here, especially when the referee gets asked to go to the screen and then gives it. <\/p>\n

\u201cAll of us ex footballers will all be saying the same, handball, and I don’t think anyone would have complained about it. We were all scratching our heads when it was allowed.\u201d<\/p>\n

Flo Clifford17 May 2026 15:05<\/p>\n

<\/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

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