100% aerials duels, 2 key passes, 89% pass accuracy: United star shows class in last Old Trafford display

Manchester United defeated Nottingham Forest to finish their home season in the best possible way. Pleasing farewell to Old Trafford for 2025/2026 The 3-2 win saw Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha join fellow new signing Benjamin Sesko on 10 Premier League goals for the season. Bruno Fernandes also equalled the Premier League record of 20 assists in a season and has one game against Brighton and Hove Albion to break it next Sunday. Casemiro Brazil midfielder Casemiro also said goodbye to Old Trafford when he was substituted off after 81 minutes. The Stretford End unveiled a dedicated banner to acknowledge Casemiro before the game, and the fans regularly sang his song throughout the match. The midfielder played two key passes in an overall very attacking display from the Red Devils, who had a total of 29 shots on goal. He also completed 89% of his passes in an impressive effort. Casemiro had three shots on goal, two of which were blocked. He almost got the perfect send-off when his poked effort almost found the back of the net in the first half but unfortunately dribbled just wide of the post. The former Real Madrid man did win 100% of his aerial duels but was only able to win three of his eight ground contests. It was not a perfect session for him, though, as he failed to complete any crosses, win any tackles, and was dribbled past three times. He also made an error which led to a shot at goal but luckily it did not end up in a Forest goal. Next step Casemiro is likely to play his last game on Sunday against Brighton and will then go to the World Cup with Brazil before entering free agency. He has been heavily linked with a move to join Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in the United States, and Manchester United fans will surely track his next move with interest. Casemiro stats vs Nottingham Forest StatisticValue Goals0 Expected goals (xG)0.18 Assists0 Expected assists (xA)0.08 Key passes2 Crosses (accurate)0 (0) Accurate passes48/54 (89%) Passes in opposition half (acc.)24/28 (86%) Passes in own half (acc.)24/26 (92%) Long balls (accurate)6/6 (100%) Total shots3 Shots on target0 Shots blocked2 Touches67 Dribbles (successful)0 (0) Was fouled1 Possession lost7 Total carrying distance109.4 m Carries12 Progressive carries3 Total progression55.4 m Progressive carrying distance42.5 m Longest progressive carry14.5 m Def. contributions3 Tackles (won)2 (0) Interceptions1 Clearances0 Blocked shots0 Recoveries1 Ground duels (won)8 (3) Aerial duels (won)1 (1) Fouls1 Dribbled past3 Errors leading to shot1 Featured image by Molly Darlington/Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Alex Browne Alex is a huge Manchester United fan, inspired by greats of his homeland such as George Best, Harry Gregg and Norman Whiteside. Alex has a Master’s degree from Queen’s University Belfast and La Universitat Rovira i Virgili in Tarragona, Spain. Having lived in the country since 2011, Alex is The Peoples Person’s Spanish football expert and is fluent in both Spanish and Catalan. He dreams of witnessing a United captain triumphantly hoisting the Premier League and Champions League trophy in the air once more.