NafisaManchester United Host Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford: Match PreviewManchester United are back at Old Trafford this Saturday evening, as the Reds prepare to take on Nottingham Forest in a Premier League clash. Ruben Amorim’s side will be looking to bounce back from their 2-0 defeat at Arsenal and maintain their flawless home record under the Portuguese manager.
Victories against Bodo/Glimt and Everton have already highlighted their dominance at the Theatre of Dreams this season.For Nottingham Forest, this marks their second trip to Manchester in a week, having suffered a 3-0 loss to Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City on Wednesday. Nuno Espirito Santo’s men will aim to recover quickly as they face yet another stern test.Form GuideUnited’s loss at the Emirates was a disappointment, but the Reds have proven formidable at home.
They have lost just one of their last ten matches at Old Trafford, scoring an impressive 28 goals in that stretch. Only Chelsea have managed to steal a point from M16 since United’s 3-0 defeat to Tottenham in late September. Wins over Brentford, Leicester City, and Everton underscore their recent dominance on home soil.Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, have shown resilience this season, including a stunning 1-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield in September. However, their form has dipped slightly, with losses to Arsenal, Manchester City, and Newcastle slowing their momentum. Despite these setbacks, Forest remain in a comfortable top-half position with 22 points—just 10 shy of their total from the entire 2023/24 campaign.Chris Wood has been Forest’s standout player this season, netting nine goals—second only to Mohamed Salah and Erling Haaland in the league’s scoring charts.
Team NewsManchester United could see Leny Yoro make his first start for the club after his debut at Arsenal. Kobbie Mainoo and Lisandro Martinez return from suspension, bolstering Amorim’s defensive options, but Luke Shaw is sidelined again with a fresh injury concern. Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof remain unavailable.
For Forest, long-term injuries continue to plague Danilo (ankle), Ibrahim Sangare (thigh), and Andrew Omobamidele, who hasn’t played since August. Captain Ryan Yates avoided suspension after being substituted at halftime against City, ensuring his availability for Saturday’s match.Kick-Off and Viewing Details
The match kicks off at 5:30 PM GMT (2:00 PM in the UK), equivalent to 8:30 PM on the U.S. East Coast. Fans in the UK can tune in via Sky Sports, while those in the U.S. can stream it on Peacock. Canadian viewers can catch the action on DAZN, and international options are available through LiveSoccerTV.Projected LineupsManchester United: Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez; Dalot, Mainoo, Casemiro, Malacia; Fernandes, Hojlund, Rashford.
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