NOTTINGHAM, England — Nottingham Forest closer to Champions League dream as Anthony Elanga score against former club, Manchester United, on a thrilling night in the Premier League.
Elanga, who joined United as a child and moved to Forest for £15 million in 2023, scored the decisive goal early in the match, sprinting 70 yards before slotting the ball into the bottom corner. This win marked Forest’s first double over United since 1991-92 and further solidified their position in the league. They currently sit third, eight points clear of Chelsea, who are in fourth.
Murillo ensured the result by making a critical goalline clearance from Harry Maguire in the dying moments of the match. The victory was a part of what appears to be an extraordinary season, including an upcoming FA Cup semi-final set against Manchester City at Wembley.
“Mitchell is a solid captain for us,” said Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo during the post-match interview. “We are pushing ourselves and went through some tough moments, but today the energy from the crowd helped us get the win.”
Meanwhile, at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal celebrated the return of Bukayo Saka, who had missed 101 days with a hamstring injury. He made a comeback, scoring just seven minutes into his introduction as a substitute, helping the Gunners to a 2-1 victory over Fulham.
Mikel Merino opened for Arsenal with a deflected shot in the first half, leading to Saka’s powerful header following Gabriel Martinelli‘s assist. The night was bittersweet for Arsenal with Rodrigo Muniz netting a late goal for Fulham that raised concerns about Saka’s fitness once again.
“It was a magnificent reception for Bukayo,” said Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. “His presence means so much for our squad, especially going into crucial matches ahead.”
As for Fulham, their struggles continued as head coach Marco Silva expressed disappointment at the team’s performance, stating, “Today wasn’t good enough. We couldn’t control the game as we needed to.”
Over in Wolverhampton, Strand Larsen scored the only goal to give Wolves a 1-0 win over West Ham, pushing them further away from the relegation zone. The Norwegian striker has been in remarkable form, contributing significantly since his return from injury.
“It was critical for us to get the three points today,” said Larsen. “The team worked hard, and we need that momentum to carry forward.”
With the league action heating up, six more Premier League games will unfold tomorrow, set to excite fans further across the board.
“We hope to see everyone back here at 18:30 BST for more incredible matches,” concluded the announcer, closing the live section with excitement for what’s to come.
