Both sides secured much-needed victories on Tuesday with the hosts getting the better of Newcastle United 3-1, while the Red Devils defeated in-form Aston Villa 3-2.
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Manchester United will be bidding to build on their Boxing Day success when they travel to City Ground to take on Nottingham Forest in a Premier League fixture on Saturday. Both sides secured much-needed victories on Tuesday with the hosts getting the better of Newcastle United 3-1, while the Red Devils defeated in-form Aston Villa 3-2. The visitors are currently occupying seventh spot in the English top flight standings, having collected 31 points from 19 league games, five adrift of the top five, while the Tricky Trees are languishing at the 16th position, with 17 points to their name, just two clear of the relegation zone.
Nottingham bound for our last fixture of 2023 🫡#MUFC || #NFOMUN
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 30, 2023
Nottingham secured an impressive come-from-behind victory over Newcastle on Boxing Day courtesy of Chris Wood’s hat-trick after Aleksander Isak put the Magpies ahead from the penalty spot mid-way through the first-half. Nuno Espirito Santo, who took charge of Forest ten days ago has helped his new side end a seven-game winless run, and record their fourth league win of the season. Meanwhile, the Reds have lost each of their last five fixtures at City Ground, scoring four goals and conceding nine in the process. Moreover, Nottingham have lost their last 11 meetings with the Red Devils over a 28-year-period, including each of the last four clashes at City Ground.
Manchester United, on the other hand, ended their four-game winless run without a goal across all competitions with a stunning victory over third-placed Aston Villa on Tuesday. The Lions went into the break with a 2-0 lead, but Eric ten Hag’s men came out all guns blazing in the second-half and turned the tie on its head thanks to Alejandro Garnacho’s brace and Rasmus Hojlund’s winner eight minutes from time. Man United will end 2023 away from Old Trafford and have experienced mixed fortunes on their travels so far this season, recording four defeats, one draw and four wins from nine away games in the Premier League. Meanwhile Ten Hag’s side have taken just one point from their last three top flight fixtures on the road, conceding three goals and scoring none in the period.
Nottingham Forest probable starting lineup: Turner, Williams, Boly, Murillo, Toffolo, Mangala, Danilo, Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Wood
Manchester United probable starting lineup: Onana, Dalot, Varane, Evans, Reguilon, Mainoo, McTominay, Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford, Hojlund
Nottingham Forest
| Opponents | Score |
| Newcastle | 1-3 (W) |
| Bournemouth | 2-3 (L) |
| Tottenham | 0-2 (L) |
| Wolves | 1-1 (D) |
| Fulham | 5-0 (L) |
Manchester United
| Opponents | Score |
| Aston Villa | 3-2 (W) |
| West Ham | 2-0 (L) |
| Liverpool | 0-0 (D) |
| Bayern Munich | 0-1 (L) |
| Bournemouth | 0-3 (L) |
| Last 5 match-results | Score |
| Manchester United beat Nottingham | 3-2 |
| Manchester United beat Nottingham | 0-2 |
| Manchester United beat Nottingham | 2-0 |
| Manchester United beat Nottingham | 0-3 |
| Manchester United beat Nottingham | 3-0 |
The Premier League fixture between Nottingham and Manchester United will take place at City Ground on Saturday at 11:00 pm IST.
| Nottingham vs Manchester United | Key Details |
| Date | December 30 |
| Venue | City Ground |
| Kickoff time in UK | 5:30 pm |
| Kickoff time in India | 11:00 pm |
The live telecast of the Premier League games in India is provided by Star Sports network, Besides, football fans in India came also live stream the game through Hotstar VIP. Meanwhile, those in the UK can watch the match on Sky Go Extra, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Ultra HD and Sky Sports Main Event.
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