✍️ Post-game ratings are coming up shortly, and here's a brief summary of the match.
United edged closer to Wembley with a convincing victory at Forest. Rashford, Weghorst and Fernandes scored for Ten Hag's side.
However, it was an all-round solid team display. Nottingham showed good intent during the early stages but they were neutralised by the more superior visitors.
United was clinical. They scored when the opportunity arose and defended collectively when the need arose.
FULL TIME: FOREST 0 -3 MAN UNITED
Fernandes has scored or assisted four goals in each of his last four games (3 goals, 1 assist)
⚽89' - Elanga with a lovely scooped pass to assist Bruno and all but wrap up the time
⏰79' - Pellistri looking sharp. He takes his man on and fizzes a cross into Weghorst, but the big man can't direct it towards the goal
⏰71' - Fred & Pellistri on; Eriksen & Antony off
⏰67' United seem not to be satisfied with the two-goal. They are pressing for more while Nottingham Forest are pushing for to cut the deficit.
⏰57' - Garnacho on; Rashford off
⏰53' - Two good chances already for United in this half. Weghorst and Eriksen. The latter hit the bar.
WE'RE BACK!
📝HALF-TIME PLAYER RATINGS Good: Rashford - 8, Martinez - 8, Weghorst - 8, Antony - 8 Average: De Gea - 6, Casemiro - 6, Malacia - 6, Eriksen - 5, Bruno - 5 Poor: Wan-Bissaka - 2, Lindelof - 2
A brief summary of the first half
United started very strongly as usual and was duly rewarded. Rashford picked a pass from his own half to beat all of Forest's players including their goalkeeper.
However, the Reds retreated afterwards allowing their hosts to create some good scoring chances and even found the target. But Weghorst ensured that United went into the half with a two-goal with his first strike for the club.
🚩HALF-TIME UNITED LEAD 2-0
⚽45' - Weghorst gets his first United goal with a fine finish to slot in the rebound from Antony's effort. The away end chant "Wembley, Wembley"
⏰40' - United have struggled in the last 10 minutes. Forest showing more intent.
🔥Marcus Rashford is the first Man United player to score 5+ goals in a single League Cup campaign since Carlos Tevez in 2008-09 (6) - Opta
Carl Anka: "AWB and Lindelof very fortunate that Forest's equaliser was judged to be offside. Both men looked lost. Casemiro has now been on the touchline given pointers by Ten Hag. #MUFC are porous in midfield at the moment."
⏰30' United eed to settle down. Forest have found some confidence since their disallowed goal. De Gea with an important save.
❌22' - Surridge scores but his goal is ruled out for offside. A quick counter by Forest. Wan-Bissaka was caught out of position.
🔥 Only Erling Haaland (31) has scored more goals than Marcus Rashford (18) among Premier League players in all competitions this season. Salute. (Opta)
Okon Nya: "Rashford is doing insane stuff now. He’s just running through defenders like they aren’t there and then once he has sight of goal - goalkeeper stands no chance. It’s now insane!"
Diogo Dalot: "Yes!! Unstoppable 🔥"
⏰12' Forest are pushing for an equalizer. However, United are not sitting back. The Reds have come close twice through Antony.
Simon Stone: "Superb little manoeuvre to switch the ball on to his left foot as he was sprinting into the box. Rashford superb at present."
Al Foran: "This is a world class level of form, he's on another level".
⚽6' Rashford scores again.His 18th of the season. He goes on a solo run from almost his own box.
⏰5' - United dictating the early pace of the game, pressing high and forcing Forest to make errors.
WE'RE UNDERWAY
😢Ten Hag confirms Luke Shaw is absent from tonight's squad due to illness
🎤He added: : "We want to win every game, so we put the best team every time.
"We rotate slightly. We take this match seriously. We need a good team to beat Nottingham Forest. They're a good team. You have to be good." [mutv]
❤️Ten Hag on starting Lindelof tonight: "We are counting on him. We know we have to use the group." [MUTV]
WELCOME TO THE CITY GROUND
Here's our XI: De Gea, Wan Bissaka, Lindelof, Martinez, Malacia, Eriksen, Casemiro, Bruno (C), Rashford, Weghorst, Antony
Harry Maguire is absent from tonight's squad as he is suspended due to being booked against Aston Villa and Charlton in previous Carabao Cup rounds .
