Manchester United player ratings as Casemiro and Raphael Varane good vs Nottingham Forest

Made an unorthodox save with his chest in the first-half. Made a key double save in the 71st minute. 7

Another decent performance on his second successive start. Supported the forwards but often lacked the end product. 6

Earned applause from Erik ten Hag in the third minute for a recovery run and intervened more than once inside his own third. A classy return nine days after the World Cup final. 8

Slotted in at centre-back - where he had played before - but for the first time in an axis. Did not look out of place. 7

Unfortunate not to score early on with a drive that was deflected onto the upright. Became careless early in the second-half. 6

Back in midfield, he was at the back to turn defence into the attack that Anthony Martial scored from. Another fine performance. 8

Measured his corner perfectly for Marcus Rashford to score the breakthrough but not a vintage performance against not the most taxing of opponents. 6

Failed to reacclimatise to the Premier League and was wasteful with the ball time and again. Squandered an easy chance to score in the 56th minute. 4

Quietly effective, sliding into tackles and setting an authoritative temp. Put one on a plate for Antony and then his namesake Martial. 7

Took his goal magnificently and selflessly set up Martial to score. His body language is as positive as some of his pieces of play. Could have had another goal. 8

Scored rather fortuitously when Wayne Hennessey should have kept out his shot. Caught on his heels too often when United were in the final third. 6

A bright performance off the bench. 7

Major improvement on his start against Burnley. 7

First appearance back after the World Cup. 6

Scored coolly. 7

Late cameo. N/A

Made some bold calls in starting Varane and Shaw together but the pair were solid and the attacking quartet should have scored more goals. 7