Manchester United thrashed Nottingham Forest 2-0 to take the aggregate to 5-0 as they secured their spot in the Carabao Cup final, setting up a clash against Newcastle United later in February.
Manchester United's midfielder Bruno Fernandes has expressed how committed himself and his teammates are to bringing Manchester United a trophy. The Red Devils have not won a trophy since 2017.
On Wednesday, February 1, Erik ten Hag's team defeated Nottingham Forest 2-0 in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final, setting up a tantalizing matchup with Newcastle United in the championship game.
With the Reds competing in four competitions this season, it is the first final accessible to them, and our "Portuguese Magnifico" wants to make sure we leave Wembley with a trophy.
“It’s a great feeling [to reach the final], amazing for everyone,” he told club media after full-time.
“We’ve been looking to be in this position for a long time, and now we’re getting there."
“We’re enjoying the moment because it is a big thing; I know a lot of people will think "it’s just the Carabao Cup." For many of them, the ones that are not in the final will think like that. "But for us and Newcastle, it will be a big, big match and a chance to win a trophy, and we will go there to try our best to bring it back.”
The Portugal international, however, wants his teammates to stay realistic and not get carried away by their triumph while speaking about the cluster of fixtures between now and the final at Wembley against Newcastle United.
Manchester United are still competing in all competitions available to them this season; Bruno Fernandes has emphasized the importance while giving insight on squad depth and how the team is planning to handle its hectic schedule.
“It’s important for us to have competition, because you can’t relax,” he told MUTV.
“We know how important it is to be in form. It costs a lot to be in the starting XI at this moment.
“Everyone has to be pushing themselves to the highest levels to be playing for this club." "It is what this club demands; it is what the manager demands; it is what we, as players, should demand from ourselves.”
No United manager since Sir Alex Ferguson has managed the team to a 12th straight victory at home in all competitions without a loss, but that happened on Wednesday under Erik Ten Hag's guidance.
And Bruno Fernandes is committed to maintaining Old Trafford's reputation as a challenging venue for competitors.
"This has to be our main focus; at home, we know the atmosphere that the fans create, and we know how good that can be."
“It has to be the place that is more difficult to play for everyone." "I think we are in a great position to carry on doing that because we have a great team," he explained.
Anthony Martial matches David Beckham's record.
The France international returned to the team on Wednesday night after returning from injury and also returned to the scoresheet with a goal.
Anthony Martial now ranks among Manchester United's top 25 all-time goal scorers after scoring against Nottingham Forest in the second half to tie David Beckham's club record of 85 goals.
Along with Marcus Rashford and the returning Jadon Sancho, the Frenchman came on against Steve Cooper's team just after the hour mark, and he scored just 10 minutes later.
When Rashford's attempt was deflected into his path, he made no mistake in firing a left-footed shot into the bottom corner. In a game where chances were scarce, the goal made it 1-0 on the night and 4-0 overall.
Soon after, Fred scored again, and the score remained 2-0, setting up a Carabao Cup final on Sunday, February 26, against Newcastle United.
Anthony Martial made his 283rd appearance for the team against Forest, his first since the first half of our January victory in the Manchester derby.
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