Highlights: Manchester United 2-0 Nottingham Forest
Manchester United secured their second final in six seasons with a 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.Goals from Anthony Martial and Fred sealed the game, extending an already comfortable aggregate score from the first leg to 5-0 ahead of their clash with Newcastle at Wembley this month.
The hosts had a minor penalty appeal when Alejandro Garnacho went down under pressure from Neco Williams and Willy Boly. But nearly half an hour later, both sides saw the goal, and Casemiro's header was saved by Wayne Hennessey's outstretched right foot.
Despite trailing on aggregate, Forest barely saw the ball but probably should have spearheaded a rare forward attack. A throw-in gave Brennan Johnson the chance to dribble past, but the Welshman's direct shot in front of Tom Heaton was unconvincing. Wout Weghorst opened quietly for the Dutchman in the 45th minute before hitting the post just before the break, while Forest winger Emmanuel Dennis had his head in his hands when his shot was inadvertently blocked by teammate Sam Surridge.
United's performance from the penalty was heightened shortly in the second half when Weghorst snatched the ball in front of Forest defender Scott McKenna, who attempted to clear before knocking the striker down. It was dealt with by VAR, but the on-field decision unexpectedly stood.
Sancho was involved in the second goal shortly after, feeding Bruno Fernandes down the right. The United captain deftly flicked the ball out to the far post before Rashford sent it back into the box for Fred to score with ease.
Heaton still had to keep his wits about him late in the game to keep his clean sheets, and he put up a big hand to parry a strong drive from Danilo as Forest looked for a late consolation. Saric slipped his own attempt on the rebound as the goal widened.
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