Elanga Gives Forest Speed And Victory

Jet-heeled Swede delights manager, home fans with stunning winner against United

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NOTTINGHAM - Nuno Espirito Santo hailed Anthony Elanga after the "special" Nottingham Forest winger's wonder goal sealed a 1-0 English Premier League win against Manchester United on April 1.

Elanga sprinted 85 metres in just nine seconds in a blistering solo effort that carried him from deep inside the Forest half to the edge of the United area.

The Swede, who was sold by United in 2023 after being deemed surplus to requirements, capped his electric surge by drilling a cool finish past Andre Onana to put Forest on course for victory at the City Ground.

"He's a special boy and he gives this team his speed. He does it by himself and we are delighted," Forest boss Nuno said.

"I think the game was going away from us.

"We had to suffer. Hard work, belief, helping each other, clearance on the line. It was a very hard game."

Elanga's fifth-minute moment of magic clinched Forest's latest eye-catching success in a fairy-tale season.

Nuno's team are sitting third in the Premier League just a year after battling to avoid relegation.

A place in the Champions League is within touching distance, while they have also reached the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 34 years.