By Victor Kanayo
Manchester United will face Newcastle United in the League Cup final after beating Nottingham Forest 2-0 at Old Trafford.
The Red Devils had won the first leg encounter 3-0, meaning they walloped Forest 5-0 on aggregate.
Second-half goals on Wednesday night from returnee, Anthony Martial and Fred ensured victory on the night for Erik ten Hag’s side whose form has been blistering in recent times.
There was also a return to action for Jadon Sancho, who had not featured since October, after Ten Hag put the England winger on an individual training programme in an effort to recover his form amid physical and mental issues.
New signing Marcel Sabitzer watched from an executive box as United put themselves within one victory of their first trophy since 2017.
United’s last trophy was the Europa League in 2017 under Jose Mourinho.
United beat Newcastle in the FA Cup final 24 years ago in the second leg of their historic treble.
They have also won their last 12 home games in all competitions, their longest winning run at Old Trafford during a single season since their 17 game run from December 2010 until May 2011.
