Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineups: Premier League

Here are the predicted lineups for the upcoming Premier League game between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest.

 
8:00am on Saturday 7th December 2024
By
Jake Skudder

Manchester United will host Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford in a Premier League clash on Saturday evening with both teams are eager to rebound from midweek defeats.

For the Red Devils, their 2-0 loss to Arsenal halted a promising unbeaten streak under Ruben Amorim. Meanwhile, Forest fell 3-0 to Manchester City but showed flashes of quality against one of the league's toughest sides.

The Theatre of Dreams has been somewhat of a fortress for Manchester United this season, and they will look to maintain their strong home form. Nottingham Forest, seventh in the table, are one of the surprise packages of the season and will aim to close the gap on the top four with a spirited away performance.

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Ruben Amorim faces a growing injury list but can take solace in the return of Lisandro Martinez and Kobbie Mainoo, who were suspended midweek.

Luke Shaw and Victor Lindelof remain sidelined, while Jonny Evans is also unavailable. These absences could see Leny Yoro making his competitive debut at the back.

In attack, Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee, who were pivotal in the 4-0 win over Everton last weekend, are expected to lead the charge.

Amad Diallo might feature in a more advanced role to exploit Forest's defensive frailties on the counter.

Manchester United Predicted Lineup to face Nottingham Forest

Onana; Yoro, De Ligt, Martinez; Diallo, Casemiro, Mainoo, Dalot; Fernandes, Rashford; Zirkzee

Here is how the side last lined up

Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup

Nuno Espírito Santo has key selection dilemmas after a taxing midweek defeat. With Danilo and Ibrahim Sangare out long-term, Elliot Anderson could replace Ryan Yates in midfield.

Additionally, Anthony Elanga, facing his former club, may start in an attacking trio alongside Chris Wood and Morgan Gibbs-White.

Defensive adjustments are possible, with the manager potentially reverting to a back three and deploying wing-backs to stifle United’s wide threats.

This could mean a start for Callum Hudson-Odoi or Jota Silva on the flanks.

Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup to face Manchester United

Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Moreno; Yates, Anderson; Hudson-Odoi, Gibbs-White, Elanga; Wood

Here is how the side last lined up

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