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      Man Utd 2-0 Nottingham Forest LIVE SCORE: Martial on target as Red Devils cruise into Carabao Cup final

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reached the Carabao Cup final after beating Nottingham Forest 2-0 in their second leg (5-0 on aggregate).Fred and Anthony Martial scored the goals in the second leg as the Red Devils cruised at Old Trafford.
      The Carabao Cup final is on Sunday, February 26.

      Result: Man Utd 2-0 Nottingham Forest (5-0 agg)
      Man Utd XI: Heaton; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Shaw; Fred, Casemiro; Antony, Fernandes, Garnacho; Weghorst
      Nottingham Forest XI: Hennessey, Williams, McKenna, Boly, Lodi, Freuler, Scarpa, Mangala, Dennis, Johnson, Surridge

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      Goodnight from Old Trafford
      Twelve consecutive wins at home, back into the top four, and now in a Wembley final; Manchester United are truly back under Erik ten Hag.
      This evening’s contest was little more than a formality following last week’s win at Nottingham Forest, but the Red Devils showed the required focus to finish the job with another victory.
      The reward is a Carabao Cup Final against Newcastle United, bringing back memories of the 1990s when the two clubs went toe-to-toe.
      As for Forest, they showed grit and willing to stay in the tie, but were ultimately outclassed – and now it’s back to the important matter: staying in the Premier League.
      Thanks for joining us, and goodbye.
      Pass master Bruno learnt from Quaresma
      Bruno Fernandes put in a man of the match performance in midfield, and then afterwards paid tribute to his former mentor Ricardo Quaresma.
      The Portuguese international helped create Manchester United’s second of the night with a wonderful cross with the outside of his foot, an execution he revealed he learnt from his compatriot.
      I learned from [Ricardo] Quaresma. I had a great professor in Portugal. You have to learn from these players. You have to learn their tricks. You have to use them.Bruno FernandesSky Sports

      Erik praises professional performance
      After reaching his first final as Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag praises his players for a professional and patient performance – although pointed out that they still needed to up the ante in the second period.
      The first half wasn’t great to be honest. I thought it was professional, but too slow and we didn’t create too many chances. The second half was much better with more tempo. We were 3-0 up so I didn’t want to give them momentum early on. They were waiting for one chance to get into the game. We were searching for the gaps, but I think Forest played well, and were compact.Erik ten HagSky Sports

      Ten Hag restores fortress status
      Old Trafford is a fortress once again.
      With victory this evening, Manchester United extended their winning streak at the Theatre of Dreams to 12 games. It’s their best home run in more than a decade.

      Man Utd 2-0 Tottenham (PL, Oct 19)
      Man Utd 3-0 Sheriff (EL, Oct 27)
      Man Utd 1-0 West Ham (PL, Oct 30)
      Man Utd 4-2 Aston Villa (LC, Nov 10)
      Man Utd 2-0 Burnley (LC, Dec 21)
      Man Utd 3-0 Nott’m Forest (PL, Dec 27)
      Man Utd 3-0 Bournemouth (PL, Jan 3)
      Man Utd 3-1 Everton (FAC, Jan 6)
      Man Utd 3-0 Charlton (LC, Jan 10)
      Man Utd 2-1 Man City (PL, Jan 14)
      Man Utd 3-1 Reading (PL, Jan 28)
      Man Utd 2-0 Nott’m Forest (LC, Feb 1)

      Credit: @OptaJoe Twitter
      Final showcases two best defences
      With two clean sheets over the course of their semi-final with Nottingham Forest, Manchester United took the number of shutouts for the season to 16.
      Only Newcastle – who they now face in the Carabao Cup Final on February 26 – have registered as many this season.
      Credit: @OptaJoe Twitter
      Match stats from Old Trafford
      The introduction of Martial, Rashford and Sancho in the second half saw Manchester United cut loose in the second half, leaving Forest trailing in every attacking area.

      Full time – Man Utd 2-0 Nott’m Forest (Agg: 5-0)
      It was never in doubt, but now it is official: Manchester United will play Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup Final on Sunday, February 26, at Wembley.
      The job was all but done in the first leg, but sealed tonight in the second half by goals from Anthony Martial and Fred.

      Man Utd 2-0 Nott’m Forest (Agg: 5-0)
      90. The fourth official holds the board up to signal one minute of added time.
      One minute before Manchester United officially book their place at Wembley.
      One minute before Nottingham Forest are put out of their misery.
      Man Utd 2-0 Nott’m Forest (Agg: 5-0)
      89. Bruno Fernandes is awarded Sky Sports’ Man of the Match – which is probably just about right.
      Man Utd 2-0 Nott’m Forest (Agg: 5-0) – Nott’m Forest substitutions
      87. Steve Cooper takes the opportunity to introduce a couple of youngsters.
      On comes 20-year-old midfielder Oliver Hammond along with 18-year-old striker Detlef Esapa Osong, who is making his debut.
      The pair replace Sam Surridge and Gustavo Scarpa.
      Man Utd 2-0 Nott’m Forest (Agg: 5-0)
      86. Excellent play by United.
      Martial and Sancho are both involved before Fernandes is sent to the touchline from where he rockets a shot across the face of goal.
      Rashford in the middle isn’t happy, but it was another example of how quickly this United team can cut you open.
      Man Utd 2-0 Nott’m Forest (Agg: 5-0)
      84. Just a few minutes remain, and there is no doubt now that it will be Manchester United that face Newcastle in the League Cup final on February 26.
      Man Utd 2-0 Nott’m Forest (Agg: 5-0)
      82. A big opportunity for a Forest consolation.
      Danilo gets away from United’s backline, and strikes powerfully towards Heaton.
      The stand-in United stopper does very well to turn the effort away, but it lands directly into the path of Surridge, who should score.
      Unfortunately for the rangy striker, he lifts his return volley over the crossbar.
      Man Utd 2-0 Nott’m Forest (Agg: 5-0) – Man Utd substitutions
      80. Two final changes for United, and it’s a change in the heart of defence.
      On comes Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof, off go Casemiro and Raphael Varane.
      Man Utd 2-0 Nott’m Forest (Agg: 5-0)
      78. It’s the Manchester United fans that you can hear now, and Erik ten Hag is just 90 minutes away from silverware in his first season at Old Trafford.
      Man Utd 2-0 Nott’m Forest (Agg: 5-0)
      76. The floodgates open and Fred gets in on the act!
      Manchester United are looking sharper with every passing minute, and Nottingham Forest are wilting away.
      On this occasion, not one player in yellow tracked Marcus Rashford’s run to the back post as he collected Bruno Fernandes’ fabulous cross, and the England international had the simplest job in squaring for Fred to turn in with his thigh.

      And another!

      Man Utd 1-0 Nott’m Forest (Agg: 4-0)
      73. Anthony Martial seals Manchester United’s trip to Wembley!
      The triple change from Erik ten Hag has given the hosts’ extra intent, and they’ve finally made their dominance pay.
      Nottingham Forest fail to live with the attacking flair of United, and when one substitute – Marcus Rashford – is denied by an excellent Scott McKenna tackle, another in Martial follows up to turn past Wayne Hennessey.

      Job done!

      Man Utd 0-0 Nott’m Forest (Agg: 3-0)
      72. Man Utd fans start to sing about going to Wembley.
      Although it’s worth pointing out that they haven’t had to make that train trip since Avanti West Coast won the contract.
      Good luck, guys!
      Man Utd 0-0 Nott’m Forest (Agg: 3-0)
      70. Fernandes flashes a shot wide of the near post after a neat lay back from Sancho, but it wouldn’t have counted as the flag was up for offside.
      Man Utd 0-0 Nott’m Forest (Agg: 3-0) – Casemiro yellow card
      68. A booking for Casemiro.
      It’s perhaps unfortunate for the Brazilian in so much as he slips when approaching Dennis, but he undoubtedly takes him out as he goes to ground.
      Man Utd 0-0 Nott’m Forest (Agg: 3-0)
      66. United are turning to turn the screw.
      First, Casemiro forces Hennessey into making a save, and then Rashford comes close to mopping up after a Martial shot is blocked.
      Man Utd 0-0 Nott’m Forest (Agg: 3-0) – Nott’m Forest substitutions
      64. Steve Cooper decides that anything Erik ten Hag can do, so can he – as long as it’s a triple substitution.
      The Welshman brings on Alex Mighten, Serge Aurier and Danilo in place of Brennan Johnson, Renan Lodi and Remo Freuler.
      Man Utd 0-0 Nott’m Forest (Agg: 3-0) – Man Utd substitutions
      62, Well, this isn’t a bad trio to have up your sleeve.
      Erik ten Hag introduces Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial, and – for the first time since October 22 – Jadon Sancho to huge cheers.
      Off go Wout Weghorst, Alejandro Garnacho and Antony.
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      Man City striker Julian Alvarez admits he is ‘surprised’ at how much Pep Guardiola rotates starting XI

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      JULIAN ALVAREZ admitted he has been left “surprised” by how often Pep Guardiola chops and changes his starting line up.The Manchester City striker, 23, has impressed since £14million arrival from River Plate last summer.
      Julian Alvarez admitted he is “surprised” by Pep Guardiola’s rotation policyCredit: Reuters
      Guardiola regularly chops and changes his personnelCredit: Getty
      That’s despite goal machine Erling Haaland arriving at a similar time, and Alvarez left battling the Norwegian for a starting berth.
      Guardiola’s tinkering means he is not a regular starter, although Alvarez and Haaland have started together on occasion.
      Speaking to GQ magazine at Adidas’ launch of the Speedportal boots, Alvarez explained: “Before I came here, I knew the way Pep works, but even I was surprised at how much rotation there is.
      “Pep almost never picks the same 11 in consecutive games – you make sure you’re always alert and at 100 per cent so that when your time comes, you know you’re ready to perform, and you’re at the disposal of the manager.”
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      Alvarez has featured 26 times in all competitions this season, scoring an impressive nine goals.
      But just 11 of those have been from the start.
      However, the Argentinian World Cup winner is fully focused on the remainder of the season and trying to feature as much as possible.
      He added: “After the World Cup, I had a few days to celebrate and spend time with my family and friends.
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      “As soon as it was time to come back to the club, I changed my focus.
      “In terms of what I want to achieve this season, I want to be at 100 per cent and play as many games as possible, helping in any way I can.
      “Collectively, we want to win every competition that we’re in.”
      Alvarez enjoyed a stunning World Cup campaign, scoring four goals in seven games to help Argentina lift the trophy.
      He started five of those games in Qatar, including the penalty shootout win over France in the final. More

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      Man Utd loan transfer signing Marcel Sabitzer wraps up and takes seat in stands for Nottingham Forest Carabao Cup clash

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      MANCHESTER UNITED newboy Marcel Sabitzer watched his new team from the Old Trafford stands against Nottingham Forest.The midfielder completed a deadline day loan move from Bayern Munich.
      Marcel Sabitzer watches Manchester United take on Nottingham ForestCredit: Getty
      The midfielder was dressed up warmlyCredit: Getty
      He jetted into Manchester last night to finalise the switch and was at The Theatre of Dreams to watch his new team-mates in action as they beat Forest 2-0.
      The Austrian was dressed up warmly as he braved the cold in a woolly hat and fur-lined coat.
      Sabitzer was brought in as an emergency after Christian Eriksen suffered a long-term injury at the weekend.
      The Dane could be out of action until May so United decided to sign Sabitzer after tracking the 28-year-old since the summer.
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      Erik ten Hag is said to be a big fan of the former RB Leipzig star.
      In fact, the Red Devils turned down the chance to sign four other players before moving for Sabitzer.
      However Ten Hag was unable to pick him against Forest as the midfielder is still awaiting his visa.
      Ten Hag will hope the loanee is available for Saturday’s clash against Crystal Palace and will want to get him up to speed quickly.
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      Sabitzer’s arrival gives Ten Hag a few tactical options with the player able to play as a deep-lying midfielder or as a no10.
      He is equally capable out wide and will hope to chip in with goals and assists as United looked to end their trophy drought. More

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      Man Utd outcast Axel Tuanzebe ‘was turned down by Leeds’ for transfer on deadline day as he ends up at Stoke instead

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      LEEDS reportedly rejected the chance to take Manchester United’s Axel Tuanzebe on a deadline day loan.The forgotten Red Devils defender, 25, was eventually sent out on loan to Stoke City.
      Axel Tuanzebe struggled for minutes at Man Utd before being sent to Stoke on loanCredit: Getty
      Leeds rejected the chance to take Axel Tuanzebe on loan from Man UnitedCredit: Getty
      The deal was confirmed early on Tuesday, just hours after the transfer window in England shut, as he prepares to spend the rest of the campaign in the Championship.
      The Potters were looking for a replacement for Australian World Cup star Harry Souttar after he moved to Leicester yesterday.
      However, Leeds were also looking at bringing in another centre-back to help bolster their Premier League survival hopes.
      They did sign Maximilian Wober from RB Salzburg but also allowed Diego Llorente to join Roma until the season’s end.
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      Now The Athletic are claiming that United offered Tuanzebe to Leeds – but Jesse Marsch decided against signing him.
      Tuanzebe is now desperate to get some vital minutes under his belt after failing to make a single appearance for United this term.
      He was hoping to be part of Erik ten Hag’s plans after working on his fitness but was then forced to pull out of United’s pre-season tour with a “personal issue.”
      Reports last month then claimed that the Red Devils were ready to call time on his Old Trafford career.
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      The last of Tuanzebe’s 37 senior appearances for United came in the 2020/21 campaign.
      Last season he spent time at Aston Villa and Napoli, where he failed to impress at either, but he will be hoping to slot straight in at Stoke, who are 18th in the Championship under Alex Neil.
      And Tuanzebe may even make his debut in Saturday’s trip to Luton Town.
      The former England U21 international was the only outgoing from United on deadline day.
      But Ten Hag did manage to make one late signing in Bayern Munich midfielder Marcel Sabitzer, who joined on a five-month loan. More

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      Arsenal loanee Folarin Balogun scores stunning Reims hat-trick meaning only TWO strikers scored more in whole of Europe

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      ARSENAL loanee Folarin Balogun bagged his FIRST professional hat-trick as his tremendous loan spell at Reims hit new heights against Lorient.The 21-year-old scored a last-gasp equaliser against PSG on Sunday and continued where he left off in the French capital.
      Folarin Balogun scored a hat-trick to help Reims claim a 4-2 win over LorientCredit: AFP
      The Arsenal loanee has now scored 14 goals in 20 Ligue 1 gamesCredit: AFP
      The striker got going with a penalty late in the first half to get Reims back into the game at 2-1.
      Kamory Doumbia levelled early in the second half before Balogun took centre stage around the hour-mark.
      He firstly converted at the near-post to complete the turnaround and grab his second of the evening.
      And just three minutes later he grabbed his hat-trick with a sensational first-time volley, slightly similar to a goal that Robin van Persie scored from an Alex Song assist against Everton in 2011.
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      Balogun now has an incredible 14 Ligue 1 goals in just 20 games following his loan move.
      That’s more than Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe and the most in the whole of the French top-flight.

      In fact, only Harry Kane and Erling Haaland have more league goals this season in Europe than the prolific youngster.
      And Arsenal fans on social media have been reacting to his treble.
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      One said: “If he continues at this rate, he will be worth 50 million at the end of this season.”
      Another said: “When he comes back from loan it’s game over.”
      A third chimed in with: “He’s better than Haaland.” More

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      Jesse Lingard injured in warm-up and OUT of Carabao Cup semi-final clash against former club Man Utd

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      JESSE LINGARD was ruled OUT of Nottingham Forest’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg clash against Manchester United.The former Red Devils star picked up an injury in the warm up.
      Jesse Lingard was injured in the warm up ahead of Nottingham Forest’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg at Manchester UnitedCredit: AFP
      Lingard was named in the starting line up but had to be replaced by Emmanuel DennisCredit: AFP

      He was then withdrawn from the game against his former side.
      Lingard, 30, was replaced in the starting line up by Emmanuel Dennis.
      The attacking midfielder was seen working with a Forest trainer on the Old Trafford turf ahead of the game.
      And Lingard appeared to wince as he stretched out.
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      He pulled out of the starting line up just minutes before the match kicked off.
      Forest boss Steve Cooper confirmed after the game that Lingard had picked up an achilles problem.
      The injury came as a blow to the playmaker, who would have been hoping to have an impact for Forest against his old club.
      Former United and Forest midfielder Roy Keane said on Sky Sports: “Jesse getting an injury in the warm-up, it’s never nice for a player and the manager, but they’ve got options and Dennis is coming in.
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      “Listen, it’s not the end of the world but it’s not ideal. Hopefully Jesse is not too badly injured.”
      Cooper was also without Morgan Gibbs-White for the match due to injury.
      Lingard has enjoyed a prolific Carabao Cup campaign, scoring twice and providing two assists in just three games.
      Forest travelled to Old Trafford needing to overturn a 3-0 deficit from the first leg.
      But the Red Devils coasted to a 2-0 victory on home soil, sending them into the final 5-0 on aggregate.
      Lingard left United for good last summer, having played 232 games for the club, and first joining the academy aged seven. More

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      ‘Do one!’ – Anthony Gordon SLAMMED for comments after leaving Everton for Newcastle in £45m transfer

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      SIMON JORDAN is fuming with Anthony Gordon for his comments made after leaving Everton.Gordon secured a £45m move to Newcastle in the final week of the transfer window.
      Anthony Gordon signed for Newcastle in a £45m deal from EvertonCredit: Getty
      His departure came after he missed three days of training in a row and then made his feelings even clearer by handing in a transfer request.
      Gordon’s actions weren’t exactly well-received on Merseyside with many feeling that he disrespected his boyhood club.
      And he addressed the Goodison Park faithful when his exit was confirmed.
      He said on social media: “It was a really difficult decision and it’s been a really tough week for me.
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      “I’ve been at Everton for my whole footballing career so far, so it’s been difficult.
      “But this is an opportunity that I couldn’t really miss out on. I didn’t mean to disrespect or offend anyone at Everton.
      “And I’m hoping they know that and hopefully they can reinvest the money now and stay in the Premier League.
      “I never imagined it or wanted it to go like that, that’s why it’s been such a tough week for me.
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      “But I just couldn’t miss out on this opportunity and they got a lot of money for me.”
      “So I’m hoping they can reinvest it into the squad.”
      And talkSPORT host Jordan was angry with what Gordon said about his former club.
      He said: “Players going from Everton to Newcastle saying ‘I’m glad I’ve gone so I can give the club back £45million’.
      “Do one! You’re only going because it suits you!”
      Gordon was paraded in front of his new fans ahead of their game against Southampton on Tuesday as Newcastle reached the Carabao Cup final.
      He wasn’t able to play as he’s cup-tied having played earlier in the competition.
      But the 21-year-year could make his debut against West Ham this weekend. More

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      Tottenham boss Conte breaks silence after being rushed to hospital for surgery after suffering severe abdominal pain

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      TOTTENHAM boss Antonio Conte has broken his silence after being rushed to hospital.The Italian, 53, underwent gallbladder surgery earlier after suffering from severe abdominal pain.
      Antonio Conte has provided an update on his condition after his emergency opCredit: Rex
      Tottenham have confirmed that he has been diagnosed with cholecystitis, which is inflammation of the gallbladder.
      And that led to him going under the knife to have his gallbladder removed.
      Conte has now taken to Instagram to provide an update on his health to his followers and the Spurs faithful.
      He wrote: “Thank you for your lovely messages, my surgery has gone well and I’m already feeling better.
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      “Now’s time to recover, I can’t wait to get back on the field with the team.”
      It remains unclear how long Conte will be off work for.
      But he could miss Tottenham’s crunch home clash against Manchester City on Sunday, with assistant Cristian Stellini likely to take charge.
      The Londoners are currently fifth in the Premier League table.
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      They are three points off Man United and Newcastle, in fourth and fifth respectively, who also each have a game in hand.
      But Spurs go into the second half of the season with two new additions.
      Arnaut Danjuma was loaned from Villarreal despite being on the verge of joining Everton.
      And he’s already made an impact by scoring on his debut against Preston in the FA Cup.
      Meanwhile, Tottenham left it late to loan top target Pedro Porro from Sporting Lisbon.
      The wing-back will join on a permanent deal in the summer for £35million.
      And his arrival saw Matt Doherty’s contract terminated before the Irishman joined Atletico Madrid for free. More