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Anthony Elanga turns into 'prime Lionel Messi' as 'finished club' Man Utd are haunted by former winger in trip to Nottingham Forest

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<p>During Tuesday's Premier League encounter, Elanga won the ball in his own half after a United corner was headed clear. The Swedish forward pounced on the loose ball and initiated a counter attack at electric speed. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/anthony-elanga-marcus-rashford-man-utd-unwanted-wingers-thriving-away-old-trafford-alejandro-garnacho/bltcb01d31c4c3d26b3" target="_blank">He shrugged off Alejandro Garnacho</a> on his way to the penalty box before slotting the ball home past Andre Onana with a low shot in the fifth minute of the match. There were only 16 seconds between the United corner and Elanga's goal.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Fans were quick to draw comparisons between Elanga and 'prime' Messi as they labelled Ruben Amorim's side as a 'finished' club.</p><p>An X user named <a href="https://x.com/Chibuzz/status/1907148318670540892" target="_blank">Elochukwu</a> wrote: "Only Man Utd can make Elanga look like prime Messi. Finished club."</p><p>Another fan, with the name <a href="https://x.com/dejiisreal/status/1907148067612377552" target="_blank">OmoAWE Aded’eji</a> wrote: "Elanga playing like prime Messi. You can’t write this scripts."</p><p><a href="https://x.com/Casey_Evans_/status/1907147833264005483" target="_blank">Casey Evans</a> mocked United for selling Elanga and purchasing Antony for a much higher price. The post read: "Sold Elanga for £10m to buy Antony for £85m."</p><p><a href="https://x.com/Iuke1875/status/1907147506569654580" target="_blank">Luke</a> wrote: "United fans think Garnacho is anywhere near Elanga"</p><p>A Chelsea fan with the name <a href="https://x.com/ConnCFC/status/1907147702514700416" target="_blank">Conn</a> wrote: "Elanga dunking on his former club Manchester United. Just beautiful."</p>

WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING

<p>If Nuno Espirito Santo's side manage to hold on to their lead and secure all three points from the match, they will take a step forward towards <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/man-city-newcastle-chelsea-premier-league-top-five-race-fight-champions-league-places/blt55bbf9362afe4629" target="_blank">securing a Champions League berth for next season</a>.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>After Tuesday's match at Forest, Red Devils will next face rivals Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday at Old Trafford.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED?

Anthony Elanga turns into 'prime Lionel Messi' as 'finished club' Man Utd are haunted by former winger in trip to Nottingham Forest | Goal.com

Anthony Elanga turned into &apos;prime Lionel Messi&apos; with a stunning goal against former club Manchester United with Nottingham Forest.

Anthony Elanga turns into &apos;prime Lionel Messi&apos; as &apos;finished club&apos; Man Utd are haunted by former winger in trip to Nottingham Forest

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