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Manchester United beat Nottingham Forest by a single purpose to succeed in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.
United are set to host Liverpool at Previous Trafford within the subsequent stage of the competitors.
The Crimson Devils' solely purpose towards Forest was scored by Casemiro, who headed in a header from Bruno Fernandes' cross within the 89th minute of proceedings.
United had 61% of the ball in comparison with Forest's 39%.
The Crimson Devils recorded seven pictures on course out of a complete of 20 cracks at purpose. Forest, alternatively, managed a complete of 16 pictures however solely 5 required Andre Onana to intervene.
United made 517 passes with a go accuracy of 87%.
Nuno Espirito Santo's males made 320 passes, with a hit price of 82%.
Whereas Casemiro will get due reward for the essential successful purpose that in the end gave his workforce the victory, one other participant whose contribution shouldn’t go below the radar is Diogo Dalot.
Dalot has undoubtedly been United's most constant starter this season and is a powerful contender for the Participant of the Season award.
In opposition to Forest, surprisingly one of the best issues United did got here from additional up the pitch. He was glorious at shifting ahead as he was on the again.
Dalot touched the ball 72 occasions throughout his time on the pitch.
He efficiently accomplished 42 out of 45 passes and achieved a powerful go accuracy of 93%.
The Portugal worldwide made a tremendous 4 clearances. He blocked one shot and had a number of interceptions.
Dalot gained two of the three floor duels. He needed to battle a problem within the air however he couldn’t win it.
The United right-back made three essential passes. They discovered their supposed targets with two of their three crossing makes an attempt and three of the 5 lengthy balls they tried to punt.
The 24-year-old created an awesome likelihood, which got here within the early phases of the sport. He delivered an excellent cross into the field for Scott McTominay, who linked with the ball however couldn’t direct it into the again of the Forest purpose.
Dalot began two dribbles and completed one.
(Knowledge sourced from Sofascore)
There isn’t a doubt that he’s now the undisputed starter in his place and his efficiency towards Forest served to bolster that declare.