Manchester United are riding a seven-game unbeaten streak and enjoying their best form under Ruben Amorim ahead of Tuesday’s trip to Nottingham Forest. The Premier League resumes after the international break, with the Red Devils hoping to capitalise on the pause as they head to the City Ground. However, there’s been less downtime for Nuno Espirito Santo‘s men, who secured their spot in the FA Cup semi-finals on Saturday.
After a draw at Brighton and a nail-biting penalty shootout victory, Forest are heading to Wembley for the first time since 1991 when they fell to Tottenham in the final. Amorim once scored past ex-Porto goalkeeper Espirito Santo to fire Benfica to the 2010 Taca da Liga title. However, the tables turned in December when Espirito Santo’s Forest triumphed over Amorim’s United 3-2 at Old Trafford in their maiden showdown as coaches. Amorim, 40, will be keen to even the score as United look to climb from 13th, while Forest look to bolster their Champions League chances by temporarily moving eight points clear in third.
What time is kick-off for Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd?
United’s clash in the east Midlands is set to get underway at 8pm following two other Tuesday evening kick-offs. Arsenal host Fulham and West Ham make their way to Wolves, with both of those games set to start 15 minutes earlier.
The Red Devils’ recent record against Forest has been less than stellar after suffering consecutive league losses. However, they did manage a victory in their most recent visit to the City Ground in the fifth round of last season’s FA Cup, thanks to an 89th-minute decider from Casemiro.
How to watch Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd
UK viewers can catch the action on TNT Sports 1 or TNT Sports Ultimate, with coverage commencing at 7pm. A replay will be aired on the same channels at 6.30am on Wednesday.
For those who prefer streaming, TNT subscribers can access the match via the discovery+ app or their respective providers’ streaming service.
Team news
United manager Amorim is still grappling with a minor injury crisis, particularly in defence. Ayden Heaven joined Lisandro Martinez on the injury list shortly after making his senior debut for the club, while Jonny Evans also remains sidelined.
There have been encouraging updates on Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw, each of whom are reportedly in the running to play at Forest. Maguire has been absent from United’s last four matches and was not included in Thomas Tuchel’s inaugural England squad, leaving him with a point to prove at club level.
Amad Diallo has also made progress in his recovery but is still some distance away from being match-ready, with the same said for midfielder Kobbie Mainoo. Forest hit a significant setback during the international break when Chris Wood sustained an injury while on duty with New Zealand.
The striker hasn’t been ruled out of Tuesday’s match, but the indications so far haven’t been positive. Only three players have scored more than his 18 Premier League goals this season, with Taiwo Awoniyi poised to step in if he’s not fit to start.
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