Nuno Espirito Santo encouraged Nottingham Forest fans to relish the historic moment after their dramatic 3-2 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford, a victory that ended a 30-year wait for success at the iconic ground. The win, which came thanks to goals from Nikola Milenkovic, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Chris Wood, followed a similarly memorable triumph over Liverpool earlier in the season. It was a particularly special night for Wood, who became Forest’s all-time top scorer in the Premier League with 25 goals.
Reflecting on the significance of the result, Nuno emphasized the importance of the team’s unity and hard work. “This victory means a lot for us as a club,” he said. “Forest is a massive club, and moments like this have been rare in recent years. We should take the time to celebrate and be proud.” However, Nuno quickly shifted focus, adding, “I’m already thinking about Villa. Let the fans enjoy this, but our next challenge is already in our sights.”
The match itself was a thrilling encounter. Milenkovic’s early goal put Forest ahead in the first two minutes, before Rasmus Hojlund equalized for United. Gibbs-White restored the lead early in the second half, and Wood extended it further with his record-breaking 25th Premier League goal. Despite a late surge from United, with Bruno Fernandes pulling one back, Forest held firm to secure all three points.
In his post-match analysis, Nuno acknowledged the turning points of the game. “Scoring early changed everything,” he said. “United reacted well, and we struggled to find our rhythm in the first half. But after halftime, we improved. We knew they would come at us, and in those moments, it’s about staying united and working hard. The key to our success was the team’s togetherness, and we’re delighted with the result.”
