Manchester United resumed their competitive action last midweek when they defeated Burnley 2-0 in the EFL Cup.
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Manchester United will resume their Premier League duties when they play host to Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night. The Red Devils were in good form before the season came to an end due to the unusual winter World Cup. The Erik ten Hag revolution has hit top gear, as United have seen positive improvements in the way they play on the pitch. Even though it is early days, Man United fans have every reason to be optimistic about their team’s chances this season.
| Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest | Key details |
| Date | December 27 |
| Venue | Old Trafford |
| Kickoff time in India | 1:30 am (Wednesday) |
| Kickoff time in the United Kingdom | 8 pm (Tuesday) |
Sitting fifth in the Premier League standings, Manchester United have 26 points from 14 games. They are only four points behind fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur having played two games less. United resumed their competitive action last midweek when they defeated Burnley 2-0 in the EFL Cup. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest also had a positive Cup outing when they trounced Blackburn Rovers 4-1. They have lost only one of their last five league games to sit 18th in the table with 13 points from 15 games.Â
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There are a few big names that could miss this tie for both sides. Manchester United’s main concern is in defence, with a lot of their first-choice players in doubt for this contest. Centre-back pair of Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane reached the World Cup final with Argentina and France respectively. Hence, it remains to be seen if they will be back in action on Tuesday night. Besides, Harry Maguire is reported to be unwell, while question marks remain over Diogo Dalot, who picked up an injury in the World Cup.Â
One thing is for certain, Axel Tuanzebe will miss this match for them. However, the situation around Jadon Sancho still remains unclear. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest will be without Cheikhou Kouyate, Moussa Niakhate, Omar Richards and Giulian Biancone. There are also question marks over the participation of Gibbs-White, Serge Aurier and Wayne Hennessey. However, Dean Henderson will become ineligible to play against his parent club. Besides, Jesse Lingard is in line to face his former club.
Manchester United possible line-up: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw, Casemiro, Eriksen, Fernandes, Antony, Rashford, Martial
Nottingham Forest possible line-up: Hennessey, Williams, Worrall, Boly, Toffolo, Mangala, Yates, Colback, Lingard, Johnson, AwoniyiÂ
Manchester United
| Opponents | Score |
| Burnley | 2-0 (W) |
| Betis | 1-0 (L) |
| Cadiz | 4-2 (L) |
| Fulham | 1-2 (W) |
| Aston Villa | 4-2 (W) |
Nottingham Forest
| Opponents | Key details |
| Blackburn | 1-4 (W) |
| Valencia | 1-2 (W) |
| Olympiacos | 1-0 (L) |
| Atromitos | 3-2 (L) |
| Stoke | 2-1 (L) |
| Last 5 Matches (all competitions) | Results |
| Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest | 1-2 |
| Bournemouth draw Chelsea | 2-2 |
| Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest | 0-1 |
| Bournemouth beat Chelsea | 4-0 |
| Chelsea beat Bournemouth | 1-0 |
The Premier League match between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest will take place at Old Trafford on Wednesday at 1:30 am IST.
The live telecast of the Premier League matches in India is available on the Star Sports network. Fans will also be able to watch the live streaming on Disney+ Hotstar and JioTV. Besides, the match between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest can also be seen on TalkSport Radio UK and Amazon Prime Video in the United Kingdom.
