Here is everything you need to know ahead of Manchester United’s next Premier League match on Saturday, as Nottingham Forest are coming to Old Trafford.
Team News
Manchester United are grappling with more injury setbacks as Luke Shaw faces an extended spell on the sidelines following a muscle injury recurrence. Victor Lindelof joins him on the absentee list due to a groin issue, while Jonny Evans, who missed the Arsenal clash with an unspecified knock, remains unavailable. However, there is good news for Ruben Amorim, with Lisandro Martinez and Kobbie Mainoo returning from one-match suspensions. Young defender Leny Yoro is in contention for his first competitive start, while attackers Amad Diallo, Marcus Rashford, and Joshua Zirkzee—all key contributors in the 4-0 victory over Everton—are vying for places in the starting lineup.
Nottingham Forest continue to manage without long-term absentees Danilo (ankle) and Ibrahim Sangare (hamstring), both targeting a return next year. Manager Nuno Espírito Santo must decide whether to stick with a four-man defence or revert to the back-three system used against Manchester City. Midfielder Elliot Anderson will push for a start ahead of Ryan Yates or Nicolas Dominguez, while Anthony Elanga could join Chris Wood, Morgan Gibbs-White, and either Callum Hudson-Odoi or Jota Silva in attack.
Form Guide
Manchester United and Nottingham Forest meet at Old Trafford on Saturday evening, both looking to bounce back from midweek Premier League defeats. United’s seven-match unbeaten run came to an end on Wednesday with a 2-0 loss to Arsenal at the Emirates—the first defeat of the Ruben Amorim era. Despite a disciplined first-half performance, United were undone by Arsenal’s set-piece strength, with second-half goals from Jurrien Timber and William Saliba securing victory for the Gunners. United now sit 11th in the table, with five wins, four draws, and five losses from 14 matches, trailing fourth-placed Manchester City by seven points.
Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest have surprised many this season but are enduring a rough patch, losing three of their last four matches and conceding nine goals in the process. Their midweek visit to the Etihad ended in a 3-0 defeat against Manchester City, though Forest created several opportunities and could feel unlucky not to have scored. Despite this dip, they remain a dangerous side capable of troubling their opponents on the break.
Predicted Outcome
We predict Manchester United will beat Nottingham Forest 2-1 and get back to their winning ways following the Arsenal loss. With both sides eager to recover from midweek setbacks, this clash holds significant importance, especially for Manchester United, who need to close the gap on the top four. While Nottingham Forest possess the attacking firepower to threaten on the counter, Manchester United’s strong form at home should give them the edge. Expect the Red Devils to find a way past Forest’s defence and potentially secure a clean sheet in the process.
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