Summary

  • Use 'watch & listen' tab for Five Live final score, plus commentaries from all three matches

  • FT: Arsenal 2-1 Fulham - Merino scores for hosts but Gabriel limps off

  • Saka comes on for Gunners around hour mark and doubles lead, before Muniz pulls one back

  • FT: Wolves 1-0 West Ham - Strand Larsen with goal

  • Nottingham Forest 1-0 Man Utd - Elanga with opener

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  1. 'We should have won this game, not even drawn'published at 22:27 British Summer Time 1 April

    FT: Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United

    Manchester United

    Ruben Amorim, Manager of Manchester United looks onImage source, Getty Images

    Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim, speaking to TNT Sports: "We controlled the game, but we already knew this team can score goals out of nothing. When they scored we changed the game a little bit from what they want. We tried with good opportunities, but in the last third, the last pass, the last assist wasn't there. Then if we don't have that we cannot score goals.

    "This season is like that. We had a lot of shots on goal, we pushed the opponent to the last third, but in the last third we had a lack of quality. We need to win games and we deserved more in this game, that is clear, but it is our fault and we need to be better in the last third. We should have won this game, not even drawn, but in the end we have lost three points.

    "We know the characters of the team and one goal can put them in one situation they love. We have to score two goals to win a match and that is frustrating as it was the beginning of the game. We helped them to win three points."

    On Man Utd progressing: "I see it in the game. I don't lie to myself, everyone can say whatever they want to say, but we need to win games. We go to the next game.

    "We have Europa League and we have the next game in the Premier League and that is the focus."

  2. 'Saka brings a different dimension to Arsenal'published at 22:23 British Summer Time 1 April

    FT: Arsenal 2-1 Fulham

    Glenn Murray
    Former Brighton striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Bukayo Saka got some minutes and crucially he came through it unscathed.

    He just brings a different dimension to Arsenal. He makes the players around him better and he makes them tick. Every time he gets the ball there is an anticipation around the stadium.

    He brings something special. He's one of their own and he got an extra special reception.

  3. Saka return 'a real boost'published at 22:21 British Summer Time 1 April

    FT: Arsenal 2-1 Fulham

    Arsenal

    Arsenal's Declan Rice speaking to Sky Sports about Bukayo Saka: "The reception speaks for itself. That's why he's one of the best wingers in the world because he attacks the box and sniffs the goal. You take them, he's in the right position at the right time and topped off a great night for him and for us.

    "He gives us an outlet. All of our front players are so different and rotate so well. [Gabriel] Martinelli unbelievable tonight, real outlet for us and done well for Bukayo's goal. With Bukayo back it's a real boost."

    Overall game? "Tough, most teams play back fives here now and it's down to us to break that down. Tough when they come to the edge of the box. You have to be mindful. It was comfortable but probably the last 10-15 minutes we were a bit naive and they could've scored two or three."

    Gabriel injury? "I don't know what's happened, I hope he's OK because he's been arguably our best player this season and we need him for big matches and big occasions."

    On Liverpool and league title: "We know we're behind them in the league. We can only control what we can do and that's to win our eight games. We've slipped up one too many times this season, we will keep hunting them down and keep putting pressure on them that's all we can do."

  4. 'We need to be better'published at 22:18 British Summer Time 1 April

    FT: Wolves 1-0 West Ham

    West Ham United

    Graham Potter, Manager of West Ham United, looks onImage source, Getty Images

    West Ham boss Graham Potter, speaking to Sky Sports about his side's first-half performance: "We had a really good chance, a big chance and we didn't take that one and then they got into the game. We wanted to be more compact and as a result the first half wasn't a good one for us. We had to adjust things at half-time and we did. We were better in the second half, some other chances as well, but in the end not enough to win the game.

    "It was a game of two halves. If you look at the big chances of the game, probably more for us ironically. From a performance perspective we certainly weren't happy with where we were first half. Second half was a lot better. Tomas' [Soucek] chance at the end was a big chance. We need to be better if we are to do better."

    On Niclas Fullkrug: "Really good. Can see what he brings to the team. We can go long into him, he picks up second balls, a threat in the box. For the first time he has played 45 minutes for us in a very long time so that's pleasing."

    On motivation for rest of season: "The motivation is to get up the table further. To win more points, every game is important for us. We want to get as many points as we can. To do that you have to play well, we didn't tonight in the first half. We have suffered for that ultimately. Some positives but overall we need to be better."

  5. 'Arsenal keep the title race alive'published at 22:16 British Summer Time 1 April

    FT: Arsenal 2-1 Fulham

    Glenn Murray
    Former Brighton striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Arsenal did enough first half. They were fortunate to break the deadlock through Mikel Merino's deflected strike that went past Bernd Leno and into the side netting.

    Second half the tempo dropped a bit in the stadium and the introduction of Bukayo Saka lifted the place. It was written in the stars that he would come on and score.

    From 2-0 onwards they sat in and invited Fulham onto them. They duly replied with a few opportunities, Rodrigo Muniz headed wide from a few yards out and Ryan Sessegnon headed straight at David Raya.

    Eventually they did get the goal through Muniz, via deflection, and it was a little nervy for the last few minutes. Arsenal saw it out though and that keeps the title race alive.

  6. 'Yates has been fantastic'published at 22:13 British Summer Time 1 April

    FT: Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United

    Martin O'Neill
    Former Nottingham Forest manager and player on TNT Sports

    On Ryan Yates' work ethic when O'Neill was manager of Nottingham Forest...

    He was only a child still, but he's been fantastic. He was always the first one on to the training ground and the last to leave.

  7. 'Special, after a massive performance'published at 22:12 British Summer Time 1 April

    FT: Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United

    Nottingham Forest

    Ryan Yates of Nottingham Forest celebratesImage source, Getty Images

    Nottingham Forest captain Ryan Yates, speaking to TNT Sports: "Special, after a massive performance.

    "120 minutes the other day - it is unbelievable. The determination, fans were incredible and buzzing to keep the run going. We're having a great season. The past two seasons were about staying up, keeping our head above water, and we have got that momentum at the minute."

    On Anthony Elanga: "He is a dream for a midfielder. Especially us sitting in that low-block - you can give him the ball and he does the rest."

    On possibly qualifying for Champions League: "I don't want to say as football is so cruel. We have got the cup to focus on and we have got the league.

    "We are at Villa Park Saturday and they're flying. We take each game as it comes."

  8. 'People have been doubting me'published at 22:10 British Summer Time 1 April

    FT: Wolves 1-0 West Ham

    Wolves

    Wolves goalscorer Jorgen Strand Larsen speaking to Sky Sports after reaching 10 Premier goals this season: "I don't care [if goal took a deflection], the ball went in. It doesn't matter how. I'm happy anyway.

    "Ten is always the goal for a striker and we have eight games to go. People have been doubting me a bit so I think it's nice to show them. Today I was a bit lucky but that's how it is."

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    Forest fan, but super pleased for Wolves who look safe now. Premier league is all the better for strong Midlands teams.

    Rob, Nuremberg

  10. How it standspublished at 22:05 British Summer Time 1 April

    • Arsenal 2-1 Fulham
    • Wolves 1-0 West Ham
    • Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United

    Forest fans, enjoy how the table looks. At the bottom, it all looks done with the three that came up last season almost certainly going to be the three going back down.

    Premier League table - Anthony Elanga pictured
  11. 'United didn't create enough'published at 22:01 British Summer Time 1 April

    FT: Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United

    Ally McCoist
    Former Rangers striker on TNT Sports

    Anthony Elanga, what a goal to win a game of football.

    From then on, there was never a dull moment. United, I thought they played well, but they didn't create enough.

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    Absolutely no idea how United have lost that. So so so so so so undeserved from Forest. Bested for the whole game and very fortunate at the end.

    Freddie

  13. FULL-TIMEpublished at 22:00 British Summer Time 1 April

    Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United

    Nottingham Forest's manager Nuno Espirito Santo celebrates with Anthony ElangaImage source, Getty Images

    Anthony Elanga's brilliant first-half goal is the only one of the match and takes Nottingham Forest three points closer to the Champions League.

    Diogo Dalot hit the crossbar with a header and substitute Harry Maguire had an effort cleared off the line in the 96th minute, but Forest hang on.

  14. OFF THE LINE!published at 21:59 British Summer Time 1 April

    Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United

    Harry Maguire nearly saves Manchester United. In the sixth minute of added-on time, his shot beats Matz Sels, but Murillo is there to hack the ball off the line.

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    That headed miss is exactly why you don’t play Maguire as a center forward. Elanga and tactical nous the difference between the two sides in a full blooded game.

    Andrew

  16. Postpublished at 21:58 British Summer Time 1 April

    Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United

    Morgan Gibbs-White leads a counter and maybe should have ran into the corner, but loses the ball to give United a bit of hope.

  17. Postpublished at 21:57 British Summer Time 1 April

    Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United

    Two minutes to go. United going route one, constantly aiming for Harry Maguire.

  18. 'Maguire should have done better'published at 21:56 British Summer Time 1 April

    Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United

    Andy Reid
    Ex-Tottenham midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live Online

    We mentioned about Man Utd getting the ball in wide areas. Patrick Dorgu broke forward, clipped a nice ball to the back post and Harry Maguire gets good contact on it. I think he should have done better.

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    Maguire as a number nine, United have really fallen short.

    Joseph

    Morato (L) holds off Manchester United's English defender Harry MaguireImage source, Getty Images
  20. Postpublished at 21:55 British Summer Time 1 April

    Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United

    A chance for United for 1-1. Patrick Dorgu crosses from the byline on the left, Harry Maguire, maybe unsighted with a Forest defender in front of him, can only head it well wide.