Manchester United beat Nottingham Forest to seal third place

May 17, 2026

Michael Carrick guided Manchester United to a 3-2 home win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday, confirming third place in the Premier League and Champions League qualification for next season.

Luke Shaw opened the scoring with a rare goal at Old Trafford. Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo added further strikes in the second half, though Cunha's effort sparked debate after appearing to involve a handball before being allowed to stand following a VAR review. Morgan Gibbs-White and Morato replied for Forest but United held on for the points.

What people are saying

Initial reactions on X to Manchester United's 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest highlight the securing of third place, Bruno Fernandes equaling the assist record, and an emotional Casemiro farewell under Michael Carrick. Opinions range from praise for Carrick's impact to critiques on the performance and refereeing decisions.

🚨 FULL TIME: Man United 3-2 Nottingham Forest! 🔴🔥

• 3rd place officially SECURED 🥉
• Bruno Fernandes EQUALS the PL all-time single-season assist record! 🪄
• Emotional farewell for Casemiro 👋

Michael Carrick just keeps winning. pic.twitter.com/XTECjHpDCk

— Oladele🤍 (@IbrahimLarubawa) May 17, 2026

Old Trafford ends the season in style!

Manchester United beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 to secure 3rd place, while Bruno Fernandes equalled the Premier League assist record with his 20th assist of the season.

Goals, VAR drama, an emotional Casemiro farewell, and another big win… pic.twitter.com/cmUjlgYOnM

— Ndwangs (@ndwangsutd) May 17, 2026

FT: Manchester United 3-2 Nottingham Forest! Carrick's men hold on for another big win! 👏⚽

But Bruno Fernandes must be FUMING right now. 😤

4 assists left on the pitch today because his teammates couldn't finish. The passes were PERFECT every single time.

Give that man… pic.twitter.com/GYjZHkmKV7

— O-O-P (@okiTwits) May 17, 2026

➡️ Fernandes Equals PL Record As Man Utd Clinch Third❗

Manchester United clinched third spot in the Premier League with a game to spare after defeating Nottingham Forest 3-2 at Old Trafford.

MORE: https://t.co/sgE0PU3tXp pic.twitter.com/1xvSWvfqRQ

— Soccer Laduma (@Soccer_Laduma) May 17, 2026

Manchester United 3-2 Nottingham Forest | Didn't win on merit! https://t.co/L6FfAVsFnT via @YouTube

— David (@roar_uniteu4) May 18, 2026

Sources

• https://www.101greatgoals.com/football/premier-league/michael-carrick-plays-down-future-talks-over-the-coming-days-therell-be-clarity-in-the-situation/
• https://www.101greatgoals.com/football/premier-league/manchester-united-3-2-nottingham-forest-fernandes-equals-assist-record-in-cracking-game/
• https://www.101greatgoals.com/live/manchester-united-v-nottingham-forest-commentary-live-updates-goals-stream-stats/