But these hurdles were overcome, which has allowed the experienced stopper to become the latest big name addition at Forest. Omar Garrick·Staff Editor, NewsGO FURTHERNottingham Forest sign Keylor Navas on loan from PSGFebruary 1, 2023 at 9:16 AM ESTOur transfer window reviewAs I'm sure you're aware, the January transfer window closed at 11pm GMT last night. It was yet another staggeringly expensive one as far as Premier League clubs were concerned — Chelsea's British record move for Enzo Fernandez the stand-out piece of business. You'll all have your opinions on the window and the ludicrous spending and you can see if The Athletic's football writers agree with you.
(Photo: Getty Images)Omar Garrick·Staff Editor, NewsFebruary 1, 2023 at 7:14 AM ESTKey stats ahead of the game Manchester United have won their last eight meetings with Nottingham Forest, netting at least three goals in seven of these (32 in total). They have won both meetings with Nottingham Forest 3-0 this season and have never beaten an opponent by 3+ goals on three occasions in a single campaign before. United hold a 3-0 advantage from the first-leg. No team to have won the first-leg of a League Cup semi-final by at least three goals has been eliminated (11 previous instances).
United go into the match as clear favourites to make it to the final, having defeated Forest 3-0 at the City Ground in the first leg. Forest, however, will be wanting to put up a fight and the match still promises to be a competitive encounter. Follow here for live updates throughout the game. (Photo: Getty Images)February 1, 2023 at 9:51 AM ESTICYMI: Nottingham Forest sign Keylor Navas from Paris Saint-GermainIn case you missed it yesterday, Nottingham Forest confirmed the signing of Keylor Navas from Paris Saint-Germain. The goalkeeper had a medical in France, with the pieces quickly falling into place in a deal that has brought the Costa Rica international to the City Ground. There were complications relating to the remainder of Navas’ contract with the French club, which had looked likely to curtail his move.
United have only won both legs of a League Cup semi-final tie on three occasions (out of 15 two-legged ties contested). Each time they’ve done so, they’ve gone on to lose in the final (1982/83, 1990/91 and 1993/94). None of Forest’s last 16 away games in the League Cup has ended in a draw (W9 D7). Both of their victories on the road this season have been by 3+ goals (3-0 vs Grimsby Town, 4-1 vs Blackburn Rovers). Marcus Rashford is the top scorer in the League Cup this season with five goals. He has been involved in 16 goals in his last 14 appearances in the competition (12 goals, four assists). Rashford, Wout Weghorst and Bruno Fernandes were on the scoresheet in the first-leg.
The 28-year-old is however expected to be at Old Trafford to watch his new team-mates in action against Nottingham Forest. It means his first appearance for the club could come on Saturday when United take on Crystal Palace in the Premier League. United have eight games during the month of February with games in the Carabao Cup, Premier League, FA Cup and Europa League on the horizon. Sabitzer is eligible to play in the Europa League. Anthony Hay·EPL Staff EditorFebruary 1, 2023 at 7:46 AM ESTICYMI: Manchester United finalise loan move for Bayern Munich’s Marcel SabitzerManchester United have signed Marcel Sabitzer from Bayern Munich on loan until the end of the season. The 28-year-old midfielder has joined the club on loan until the end of the season.
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest live updatesMichael DominskiFebruary 1, 2023 at 9:51 AM ESTHello and welcome to The Athletic's match blog for Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest in the second-leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final. The two teams meet knowing a place in the final at Wembley Stadium is up for grabs, with both sides looking to add some more silverware to their trophy cabinets.
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