Our midfield three had to show plenty of both, with Bruno Fernandes, Christian Eriksen and Casemiro all putting in complete performances to link United’s play and ensure Forest had few sniffs of goal.
Such is the impact of the trio, the Reds are yet to lose when all three have started a game together.
Following the win at The City Ground, that tally of fixtures has now increased to 17 - comprising an impressive 15 victories plus two draws.
Due to injuries and suspensions, Sunday’s match was the first time since January that Erik ten Hag’s side have kicked off with Bruno, Christian and Casemiro all in the engine room, and the stats speak for themselves.