Manchester United v Nottingham Forest, 04 December 1971
| Score | 3-2 to Manchester United |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Old Trafford |
| Attendance | 45,411 |
View Manchester United v Nottingham Forest head to head
Goals:
| Brian Kidd |
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| Brian Kidd |
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| Denis Law |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Alex Stepney
Defender
Steve James
Defender/Forward
David Sadler
Defender/Midfielder
Francis Burns
Defender/Midfielder
Tommy O'Neil
Midfielder
Willie Morgan
Midfielder/Forward
George Best
Midfielder/Forward
Bobby Charlton
Midfielder/Forward
Alan Gowling
Forward
Brian Kidd
Forward
Denis Law