This weekend’s Premier League action is underway and although Manchester United fans are kept waiting until Sunday’s mouthwatering clash with Arsenal, some of the division’s top sides have been in action already.
Nottingham Forest were dealt with by Erik ten Hag’s men last week, despite Steve Cooper’s side taking a surprising 2-0 lead within four minutes. United fans will be hoping that turnaround victory kickstarts their campaign.
Another stern test away from awaited Forest this week, with the City Ground club facing free-spending Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Anthony Elanga only recently put an end to his long career at United at youth and senior level, joining Forest in August. He has yet to start a game for his new club but he has made appearances from the bench in all of their games.
Anthony Elanga runs right by Chelsea's defense and scores for Forest! 💨
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That was the case once more at Stamford Bridge but this time, he stole all of the headlines as his early strike in the second half secured a rare away win for Forest, as seen above.
The defeat means Chelsea have collected just four points from as many games this season, with United handed the chance to capitalise on that in what could be a threat to their Premier League ambitions this season.
Payback for stiffing us on Mason Mount and trying to do it again with Curcurella 🤣🤣