EPL Match Preview: Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Latest Update, Lineup and Kick-off time
Taking on Nottingham Forest away from home on Tuesday night will be a tough test for Manchester United. The team managed by Ruben Amorim has been making progress as of late. United have won six of their previous seven matches in all competitions since losing 1-0 to Tottenham in February. Their lone setback came in the FA Cup penalty shootout against Fulham.
They have been performing admirably as of late, most notably in the second half of their 1-1 tie with Arsenal. Even if they are still in 13th place in the Premier League, Old Trafford’s spirits have been lifted by victories over Real Sociedad and Leicester before the international break. But the game on Tuesday will be tough. After making it to the FA Cup semi-finals and challenging for a position in the Champions League, Nottingham Forest is riding high.
With their recent 3-2 victory over United at Old Trafford, they will be playing with a lot of confidence. After going through a slump in the league, Nuno Espirito Santo’s squad has won their last three games in a row. With a victory here, they would tie United for third place in the Premier League.
Onana, DeLigt, Lindelof, Mazoauri, Dorgu, Ugarte, Fernandes, Dalot, Zirkzee, Hojlund, Gernacho: A Possible Lineup. United can finally get some league momentum and prove how far they’ve come under Amorim. With so much on the line for both teams, this matchup is sure to be exciting.
Manchester United’s recent upturn in form faces a stern challenge on Tuesday night as they travel to the City Ground to take on Nottingham Forest.
After a shaky start to the year, the Red Devils have found stability, suffering only one defeat in their last seven outings across all competitions.
Their improved performances, including a resilient 1-1 draw against Arsenal and dominant victories over Real Sociedad and Leicester, have lifted spirits at Old Trafford.
However, despite these positive results, United remain in a disappointing 13th place in the Premier League.
Tuesday’s clash presents an opportunity to climb the table, but they must overcome a Forest side eager to extend their unbeaten run and complete a league double over them.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s team has been in impressive form, recently securing a spot in the FA Cup semi-finals and positioning themselves strongly in the Champions League race.
They are currently on a three-match unbeaten streak and will look to make it three consecutive league wins against United, having already defeated them 3-2 at Old Trafford earlier this season.
Match Details
Fixture: Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 8 PM BST
Venue: City Ground
Team News
Nottingham Forest may recall Anthony Elanga and Callum Hudson-Odoi after resting them during their FA Cup quarter-final triumph over Brighton.
However, key striker Chris Wood remains doubtful due to a hip injury.
For United, several players returned to training during the international break, providing a selection boost.
Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro, Luke Shaw, Altay Bayindir, and Tom Heaton could all be available, while Ayden Heaven appears to have escaped serious injury after being stretchered off against Leicester.
Head-to-Head Record
Nottingham Forest wins: 35
Draws: 24
Manchester United wins: 54
Potential Starting XI;
Onana
Yoro, Maguire and De Ligt.
Mazraoui, Ugarte, Fernandes and Dorgu.
Garnacho, Hojlund and Zirkzee.
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