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Samuel Luckhurst

Manchester United player ratings as Casemiro and Fernandes good vs Nottingham Forest

Tom Heaton

Repelled Brennan Johnson's effort at 0-0 and made a good save from Danilo at 2-0. Faultless whenever called upon all night. 8

Aaron Wan-Bissaka

Had a fluid collaboration with Antony again and showed his sense of adventure with advanced positions. 6

Raphael Varane

Defended with ease but gave United a scare when he was hurt by Sam Surridge at the end of the first-half. 7

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Lisandro Martinez

Another commanding performance next to Varane as they prepared for the Premier League resumption against Crystal Palace on Saturday. 7

Luke Shaw

Squandered a number of good crossing opportunities on a steady evening where he was barely troubled by Forest's attackers. 6

Casemiro

One of the few highlights of an uneventful first-half and his cross for Wout Weghorst was nodded against the post. Had a good chance to score. 8

Fred

An unspectacular return to the starting XI alongside Casemiro in the first 45 minutes before he improved in the second, scoring easily. 7

Antony

Often creative and went close with a rasping shot. Failed to complete 90 minutes again as he made way for Jadon Sancho. 6

Bruno Fernandes

Executed a classy pass with the outside of his foot in the first-half and the same style of pass unlocked Forest for United's second goal. 7

Alejandro Garnacho

Embarked on some threatening runs but lacked the end product in the first-half. Drew a save from Wayne Hennessey in the 61st minute shortly before he was substituted. 6

Wout Weghorst

Almost salvaged a harmless half with a header but it struck the post. Somehow failed to get a penalty when Remo Freuler hacked his shin. 5

Subs

Anthony Martial

Got a tad lucky with how the ball fell to him but took his goal well. 7

Jadon Sancho

First appearance in 102 days and very bright. 7

Marcus Rashford

Energised the attack with his directness and assisted Fred. 7

Harry Maguire

Late cameo. 6

Victor Lindelof

Came on with Maguire. 6

Manager

Rightly rested Marcus Rashford but risked Casemiro for far too long. Won the tie handsomely and morale is even higher after a 12th successive home win. 7

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