Man United beats Forest 3-0, but Ten Hag wants a new striker

Published December 27, 2022 6:03 PM

By JAMES ROBSON
AP Soccer Writer

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — As Erik ten Hag confirmed Manchester United’s ongoing search for a new striker, his existing ones made up for Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure in a 3-0 win against Nottingham Forest. Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial struck first-half goals in the game at Old Trafford as United moved to within a point of fourth-place Tottenham. However, if United manager Ten Hag is to guide his team to a top-four finish in his first season at the club, he is likely to need more firepower to cover the departure of Ronaldo, who had his contract terminated last month.

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