Nottingham Forest can believe that securing Champions League football is a realistic goal for this season after a 1-0 victory over Manchester United on the Premier League’s return.
The hosts struck early in the game through Anthony Elanga, the former Man Utd winger, who broke clear in the opening minutes and scored from a counter-attack. He shrugged off Alejandro Garnacho, cut inside of Noussair Mazraoui then slotted the ball home.
From there, Ruben Amorim’s men actually impressed as the searched for an equaliser but they lacked a cutting edge in the final third which has been a recurring theme of their season.
At the depth, with Forest managing the game well, Harry Maguire was introduced as a target man and almost stole an equaliser but Murillo denied him with a goalline clearance. Forest maintain their grip on third place and move one step closer to Europe’s top competition.
Relive the action from The City Ground with our live blog below:
Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd LIVE
- Nottingham Forest defeat Manchester United in the Premier League
- 90+6' CLEARANCE! Murillo scoops Maguire's effort off the goalline (NFO 1-0 MUN)
- 28’ CROSSBAR! Dalot’s headed effort rattles the woodwork (NFO 1-0 MUN)
- 5’ GOAL! Elanga slots home from brilliant counter attack (NFO 1-0 MUN)
Nottingham Forest FC 1 - 0 Manchester United FC
Anthony Elanga reminds Manchester United of lesson they continuously fail to learn
23:09 , Mike JonesA post-mortem of any Manchester United defeat throws up a whole host of ailments of which there is no clear panacea.
Yet, one common deficiency appears time and again, week after week. Only this time, it took a forward deemed not good enough to really emphasise the point.
Anthony Elanga’s fifth-minute winner, having ran 85 metres, mostly unchallenged, will garner all the headlines, for good reason, as Nottingham Forest took another giant leap towards returning to European football's top table for the first time in 45 years with victory over a beleaguered United.
Anthony Elanga reminds Manchester United of lesson they continuously fail to learn
Ruben Amorim speaking to TNT Sports:
22:47 , Mike Jones"We controlled the game, but we already knew this team can score goals out of nothing. When they scored we changed the game a little bit from what they want. We tried with good opportunities, but in the last third, the last pass, the last assist wasn't there. Then if we don't have that we cannot score goals.
"This season is like that. We had a lot of shots on goal, we pushed the opponent to the last third, but in the last third we had a lack of quality. We need to win games and we deserved more in this game, that is clear, but it is our fault and we need to be better in the last third. We should have won this game, not even drawn, but in the end we have lost three points.
"We know the characters of the team and one goal can put them in one situation they love. We have to score two goals to win a match and that is frustrating as it was the beginning of the game. We helped them to win three points."
Anthony Elanga reacts to Forest's win:
22:42 , Mike Jones"It is about attacking the space and getting to the opposite goal as quick as I can. I saw the space and I believe I'm one of the fastest players in the league. The finish is something I have been trying to work on. Left foot or right foot, I am quite comfortable with both feet this season.
"All you want to do is keep on improving, coming here is about playing and developing. I appreciate Manchester United so much as I learned a lot there. I am enjoying my football and I want to keep on going.
"We have one of the lowest possession in the league, but it has been effective and it is something we have worked on since pre-season. Murillo's block means more than a goal, seeing it on the bench I was like 'Wow'.”
Can Forest make it to the Champions League
22:31 , Mike JonesRyan Yates said: "I don't want to say as football is so cruel. We have got the cup to focus on and we have got the league.
"We are at Villa Park Saturday and they're flying. We take each game as it comes."
Yates on Elanga:
22:26 , Mike Jones"He is a dream for a midfielder. Especially us sitting in that low-block - you can give him the ball and he does the rest."
Nottingham Forest captain Ryan Yates:
22:25 , Mike Jones"Special, after a massive performance.
"120 minutes the other day - it is unbelievable. The determination, fans were incredible and buzzing to keep the run going. We're having a great season. The past two seasons were about staying up, keeping our head above water, and we have got that momentum at the minute."
Full-time! Forest 1-0 Man Utd
21:59 , Mike Jones90+6 mins: The ball comes into the box and drops to Maguire.
He pokes it past the goalkeeper but Murillo is there to clear it off the line!
The whistle goes at the City Ground. It’s a very impressive three points for Forest.
Forest 1-0 Man Utd
21:56 , Mike Jones90+3 mins: Maguire is basically playing up front. A diagonal ball is sent into the box which he nods down but Forest react quickly and clear their lines.
Forest 1-0 Man Utd
21:54 , Mike Jones90 mins: Six minutes of added time to play. Seems a bit excessive in all honesty.
Forest 1-0 Man Utd
21:50 , Mike Jones87 mins: Harry Maguire comes on for the last few minutes with Leny Yoro taken off.
Maguire receives some instructions from Ruben Amorim and jogs into midfield.
Forest 1-0 Man Utd
21:46 , Mike Jones84 mins: Things are getting very testy out there. Forest are going down on most challenges trying to break up play and slow things down.
They’re winning and trying to manage the game.
Forest 1-0 Man Utd
21:42 , Mike Jones81 mins: Close!
Milenkovic gets away with a poor clearance and gifts the ball to Mount.
He twists then whips a shot at goal only to see it curl mere inches wide of the post.
That would have been some impact.
Forest 1-0 Man Utd
21:40 , Mike Jones78 mins: Joshua Zirkzee is taken off with Mason Mount brought on to replace him.
It’s Mount’s first appearance for United since December and only his 34th overall.
Forest 1-0 Man Utd
21:38 , Mike Jones75 mins: The momentum has swung back to Man Utd. They’re piling pressure on the Forest defence.
Fernandes flicks in a cross that finds Dorgu who powers a header straight at the goalkeeper.
Forest 1-0 Man Utd
21:35 , Mike Jones72 mins: Dalot switches the ball out to Garnacho on the left.
The Argentine is getting quite frustrated. He bring the ball down well, cuts to the right and then blazes a shot over the top.
Forest 1-0 Man Utd
21:32 , Mike Jones69 mins: Close!
Garnacho gets a bit of space on the left and receives the ball on the break.
He shoots but another deflection takes the ball out for a corner.
The set piece drops to Garnacho again and he pulls this next effort wide of the target.
Forest 1-0 Man Utd
21:29 , Mike Jones66 mins: Man Utd are searching for answers but Forest have made things difficult for them.
They have only conceded 10 goals at home this season and it doesn’t look likely that will change tonight.
Forest 1-0 Man Utd
21:27 , Mike Jones63 mins: Williams deflects a pass out for a corner which Forest then defend at the near post.
Anthony Elanga runs it away before sending the ball out to the opposite side of the pitch.
Forest 1-0 Man Utd
21:22 , Mike Jones60 mins: Nearly!
Dalot sends a cross into the box from the right and the ball is headed out.
It comes to Garnacho who checks to the right then smokes a shot over the top.
Casemiro is then replaced with Christian Eriksen.
Forest 1-0 Man Utd
21:19 , Mike Jones57 mins: Awoniyi tries to force his way into the box off the ball as Alex Merino lifts in a curling cross.
The forward can’t reach it and the ball drops safely for Andre Onana.
Forest 1-0 Man Utd
21:16 , Mike Jones54 mins: Neco Williams and Patrick Dorgu come together. Williams wants a free kick on the edge of the United box but the referee lets play go on.
Forest are just starting to assert some control on the ball.
Forest 1-0 Man Utd
21:13 , Mike Jones51 mins: Casemiro is booked for lunging into a tackle on Ryan Yates. He takes the midfielder out and gives up a free kick.
The referee pulls out a card and the Brazilian is furious over the decision.
The free kick is cleared by Bruno Fernande but Morgan Gibbs-White recovers the ball and laces a shoot high and wide!
Forest 1-0 Man Utd
21:11 , Mike Jones50 mins: Fernandes sends an outswinger to the front edge of the six-yard box.
Casemiro wins it in the air and nods his effort into the hands of Matz Sels.
Forest 1-0 Man Utd
21:09 , Mike Jones47 mins: The Manchester United change means that Bruno Fernandes drops deeper with Hojlund leading the line and Zirkzee moving out to the left.
Garnacho slips a pass into the box and feeds Hojlund who darts forward and shoots.
The shot is deflected behind and United win a corner.
Second half! Forest 1-0 Man Utd
21:07 , Mike JonesRuben Amorim makes a change at the break and replaces Manuel Ugarte with Rasmus Hojlund.
The hosts get the ball rolling again.
Premier League to introduce semi-automated offside technology this month
20:59 , Mike JonesSemi-automated offsides will be introduced in Premier League matches for the latter stages of the current season, the league has revealed.
The technology was originally intended to be introduced after one of the autumn international breaks in October or November.
It was notably debuted in English football during the FA Cup fifth round at the start of March, featuring in seven of the eight ties being played.
Premier League to introduce semi-automated offside technology
HT Forest 1-0 Man Utd
20:54 , Mike Jones
Half-time! Forest 1-0 Man Utd
20:52 , Mike Jones45+6 mins: The whistle goes to end the first half at the City Ground.
Forest have the lead but there’s been plenty of signs that United can challenge them.
Forest 1-0 Man Utd
20:50 , Mike Jones45+3 mins: Forest’s best moments have all come on the counter-attack.
They’re sharp and stylish going forward but Man Utd have had more control on the game.
A goal for the visitors will make this interesting.
Forest 1-0 Man Utd
20:47 , Mike Jones45 mins: Six minutes of added time to play in the first half.
Forest 1-0 Man Utd
20:46 , Mike Jones44 mins: Nuno Espirito Santo is walking back and forth on the sideline, arms crossed with a furrowed brow.
The Nottingham Forest boss isn’t happy despite his team being ahead.
Forest 1-0 Man Utd
20:41 , Mike Jones41 mins: Oh hello.
Aina is replaced with Alex Merino and Danilo is hooked off by Nuno Espirito Santo as well.
Morato has been introduced to replace the midfielder. It’s a more defensive more from the manager who wants more control of the ball.
Forest 1-0 Man Utd
20:39 , Mike Jones38 mins: Ola Aina hobbles off the pitch after picking up an undetermined knock.
The hosts are playing with 10-men for the time being but will Alex Merino is getting ready to come on.
Forest 1-0 Man Utd
20:35 , Mike Jones35 mins: The corner ball goes short to Neco Williams who whips a cross into the box.
It’s dealt with easily enough by Man Utd who try to get forward quickly but Forest’s defenders are rapid to get back into position.
Forest 1-0 Man Utd
20:34 , Mike Jones32 mins: Forest win a free kick over on the right wing. It’s floated into the box by Murillo.
Nikola Milenkovic is the target but De Ligt takes no chances and nods the ball out for a corner.
Forest 1-0 Man Utd
20:29 , Mike Jones28 mins: Close!
Fernandes swings in the corner and finds Dalot. His header lands on the crossbar and rebounds out to Matthijs de Ligt.
The Man Utd defender turns it towards goal and Matz Sels manages to cling onto the ball.
Forest 1-0 Man Utd
20:28 , Mike Jones26 mins: A first time cross from Diogo Dalot is dfelcted out for a corner by Neco Williams.
Man Utd have played well so far, barring the awful defending for the goal.
Forest 1-0 Man Utd
20:25 , Mike Jones23 mins: Elanga bursts into life on the right wing again and collects the ball.
He drives forward as Morgan Gibbs-White drifts out wide to draw away a defender.
Casemiro comes flying back and recovers the ball before the danger really develops.
Forest 1-0 Man Utd
20:19 , Mike Jones19 mins: Now it’s Forest’s turn to assert some pressure on the defensive line.
They send it out to the right but a cross is blocked and knocked to Bruno Fernandes.
He sends them away on the break with the ball worked over to Patrick Dorgu sprinting down the left.
His low cross comes curling into the box aimed at Alejandro Garnacho but Matz Sels is positioned well and leaps onto the ball to smother it.
Forest 1-0 Man Utd
20:17 , Mike Jones17 mins: A tussle between Zirkzee and Murillo results in a Man Utd corner.
Taiwo Awoniyi deals with the initial cross but turns it behind for another set piece.
Forest clear this one too and sweep rapidly up the pitch on the counter attack. United manage to force Awoniyi wide and get men back to help out but for a moment the hosts looked dangerous again.
Forest 1-0 Man Utd
20:15 , Mike Jones14 mins: Close!
Bruno Fernandes swings in the corner kick and perfectly picks out the head of Casemiro.
The Brazilian gets a great chunk on the ball and nods it wide of the nearest post.
Forest 1-0 Man Utd
20:13 , Mike Jones12 mins: United are dominating the ball but they’re slower with their build-up play.
Forest seem happy to let them have it.
Garnacho tries to weave into the box from the right but Ryan Yates knocks the ball out for a corner.
Forest 1-0 Man Utd
20:11 , Mike Jones9 mins: Man Utd will need to respond now. Before the match there was a lot of talk about Ruben Amorim’s men lacking physicality.
Elanga brushed them all aside with that counter attack and it was too easy for him to score.
GOAL! Forest 1-0 Man Utd (Anthony Elanga, 5')
20:06 , Mike JonesWhat a start!
It’s Nottingham Forest on the counter-attack. Anthony Elanga, the former Man Utd man, runs the full length of the pitch.
He palms Garnacho away and carries the ball to the edge of the box before slotting it into the bottom right hand corner.
Forest 0-0 Man Utd
20:03 , Mike Jones3 mins: Manuel Ugarte pushes high up the pitch and nicks the ball off Murillo.
He slips a pass into the box for Alejandro Garnacho who runs the ball out of play before he can shoot.
Kick off! Forest 0-0 Man Utd
20:02 , Mike JonesJoshua Zirkzee gets the ball rolling at the City Ground and Man Utd work it over to the right wing.
The ball heads out of play and the hosts win a throw in.
Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd
19:55 , Mike JonesHere come the teams.
Bruno Fernandes leads out Manchester United and will play further up the pitch tonight.
Morgan Gibbs-White is including in the Forest team despite being a doubt ahead of the game.
Forest will be the slight favourites due to their form and home advantage. Let’s see how this one plays out.
Kick off is up next...
Leading by example
19:50 , Mike JonesBruno Fernandes has scored three goals and assisted three in his last four Premier League appearances.
Clinical Forest
19:45 , Mike JonesNuno Espirito Santo's side have outperformed their expected goals tally in the Premier League this season by 11.5: 49 goals scored versus an xG of 37.5.
Time to refresh
19:40 , Mike JonesManchester United are unbeaten in their last six league games that have come immediately after an international break (W4, D2).
Can they add to that tally tonight?
Score first, win games
19:35 , Mike JonesNottingham Forest have gone 1-0 up in a league-high 22 matches this season.
However, they have lost five of the six league games in which they conceded first this campaign.
The two Manchester United players handing Ruben Amorim an awkward dilemma
19:30 , Richard JollyThe good news, to use Ruben Amorim’s phrase, was that two of the forwards on Manchester United’s books have hit form. Not for United, admittedly.
Marcus Rashford scored twice in an FA Cup quarter-final, has earned an England recall and has his current club manager saying he is getting back towards his best. Although that manager, tellingly, is Unai Emery of Aston Villa.
Meanwhile, Antony has starred in a side who have reeled off five straight league wins. Though the division in question is LaLiga and the club in form is Real Betis.
The two Man United players handing Ruben Amorim an awkward dilemma
One for the road?
19:25 , Mike JonesManchester United are also aiming to record consecutive away league victories for the first time since winning three in a row in February last year.
Can United secure back-to-back wins?
19:20 , Mike JonesManchester United are looking for back-to-back league wins for the first time this season, and to increase their unbeaten run to five top-flight matches.
They are one of only three sides yet to win successive top-flight fixtures this season, along with Ipswich Town and Southampton.
Home advantage
19:15 , Mike JonesNottingham Forest are unbeaten in their last eight home league fixtures, winning six and drawing two.
It is as many wins as they had managed in their previous 24 attempts at the City Ground.
Positive signs for Forest
19:10 , Mike JonesNottingham Forest are unbeaten in five matches in all competitions.
They have 54 points - only four teams have reached that tally after 29 Premier League games and failed to finish in the top five.
Forest vs Man Utd
19:05 , Mike JonesThe successive defeats suffered by Manchester United in the past two top-flight meetings is more than they had in their first 13 Premier League encounters.
FA Cup quarter-final a ‘huge moment’ for Nottingham Forest, says Nuno Espirito Santo
19:00 , Mike JonesNuno Espirito Santo savoured a “huge moment” for Nottingham Forest after they reached their first FA Cup semi-final in 34 years.
Goalkeeper Matz Sels saved spot-kicks from Jack Hinshelwood and Diego Gomez as Forest beat Brighton 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw at the Amex Stadium.
Sels had previously made crucial saves in shoot-outs against Exeter and Ipswich in the previous two rounds.
FA Cup quarter-final a ‘huge moment’ for Nottingham Forest, says Nuno Espirito Santo
Man Utd line-up versus Forest
18:49 , Mike JonesMan Utd XI: Onana, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Yoro; Dalot, Casemiro, Ugarte, Dorgu; Garnacho, Zirkzee, Fernandes
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— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 1, 2025
Nottingham Forest line-up to face Man Utd
18:47 , Mike JonesForest XI: Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Yates, Anderson; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Danilo; Awoniyi
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— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) April 1, 2025
Back-to-back home wins?
18:41 , Mike JonesNottingham Forest are also looking to win consecutive home league games against the Red Devils for the first time since the 1988-89 and 1989-90 seasons.
They ended a run of seven games without a victory at the City Ground last season.
Can Forest do the double?
18:35 , Mike JonesNottingham Forest are looking to complete their first league double over Manchester United since the 1991-92 campaign under Brian Clough.
In the reverse fixture they defeated United 2-3 at Old Trafford back in early December.
Nottingham Forest’s fairytale season continues with penalty shootout triumph at Brighton
18:30 , Mike JonesMatz Sels was Nottingham Forest’s penalty hero yet again as they reached the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 34 years.
The Belgian goalkeeper saved spot-kicks from Jack Hinshelwood and Diego Gomez as Forest beat Brighton & Hove Albion 4-3 on penalties after a largely dismal goalless draw at the Amex Stadium.
Sels had previously made crucial saves in the shoot-outs against Exeter and Ipswich in the previous two rounds.
Nottingham Forest’s fairytale season continues with shootout triumph at Brighton
Will Man Utd's loan players return?
18:25 , Mike JonesMarcus Rashford and Antony have been sent out on loan and are excelling for their new clubs.
Ruben Amorim was asked whether the two players will return at the end of the season or if their loans will be made permanent.
He replied: “I know Rashford really well and everybody knows the talent that he has. So I already spoke about that. He’s a top player, if he wants. So I'm not surprised.
“And like I said, it's the same with Antony, it's a good thing. We see our players doing well on loan in a different context. That can happen and it's a good sign for the club.”
Forest hit record revenues
18:20 , Mike JonesNottingham Forest have generated £100m from player sales meaning they have recorded a profit for the latest set of accounts.
For the year ending June 30, 2024, Forest recorded an operating loss of £73.3m.
However, before tax that is a profit of £12.1m after interest and the £100m from transfers - described as “profit on disposal of players”.
Those figures compare to a £59.6m operating loss for the previous year.
Forest also had record revenues of £189.6m up from £154.8m in 2023.
Morgan Gibbs-White to be assessed
18:15 , Mike JonesMorgan Gibbs-White will be assessed to see if he is able to feature in tonight’s match after a heavy collision with the post during the weekend’s FA Cup win over Brighton.
"We are going to assess him," said Nuno Espirito Santo. "He had a big contact against the post. His leg was not okay and he was struggling."
How possession became a dangerous game in the Premier League
18:10 , Mike JonesPossession is defined as “having, owning or controlling” and perhaps that last word best sums up the philosophy in football: if you have possession, you have control. “Maybe one day they will change the rules,” Pep Guardiola once said with a smile. “But I think to score a goal you need the ball.”
Yet in the Premier League this season there is growing evidence that the teams who really have control are the ones without the ball. They are the ones lulling their opponents into a false sense of security, who can pickpocket at any moment, who can turn a tackle on the halfway line into a shot on target in seconds.
How possession became a dangerous game in the Premier League
Will Chris wood be available?
18:05 , Mike JonesForest host Manchester United tonight but asked if Chris Wood could be available, Nuno said: “I cannot answer that.
“I don’t know, I’m not sure. It is going to be day by day.”
Chris Wood ‘not good’ after picking up hip injury
18:00 , Mike JonesNottingham Forest’s manager Nuno Espirito Santo provided a gloomy injury update on top scorer Chris Wood.
The Reds were without Wood on Saturday when they beat Brighton on penalties to reach the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 34 years.
The striker suffered a hip injury on international duty with New Zealand, and the boss said his condition is “not good”.
“Let’s wait and see,” he added. “It is going to be day by day we have to assess him.
“It is all about the pain he has. It was a big impact on his hip and it is very painful.
“We have to assess him. We are gutted that Chris was not here with us.”
Amorim on importance of Bruno Fernandes
17:55 , Mike Jones“I think he’s so important for this team,” Amorim said of his capatin. “And you can see it by the numbers, and you can see from these last games, he’s always the guy that scores.
“It’s not the most important thing, it’s not the only thing, but he’s always there.
“When you play for this team, you have to be prepared for the critics and I understand that former players had a lot of success here and the standards for them were so high that they see the things like that sometimes as black and white.
“In life sometimes it’s not just black and white, there is some other colours and you have to understand the context.
“Again, he’s always there, trying his best, so I’m really proud to coach a player like him.”
Ruben Amorim urges Roy Keane and other critics to enjoy Bruno Fernandes
17:50 , Mike JonesRuben Amorim has told former Manchester United players criticising captain Bruno Fernandes to stop seeing his performances in “black and white” and appreciate the colours that paint the overall picture.
The 30-year-old has often been the lightning rod during poor performances or patches, with former skipper Roy Keane fuming “talent is not enough” as he tore into his leadership.
Ruben Amorim urges Roy Keane and other critics to enjoy Bruno Fernandes
Injury updates on Shaw and Mainoo
17:45 , Mike JonesThe Red Devils will still be without Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo as they recvoer from injury but the signs are promising that the two players will be back in the squad soon.
Ruben Amorim said: “Luke is not ready yet. We are starting doing some drills with the team but we are building Luke.
“Kobbie is almost returning but he is not ready for this game.”
Heaven's injury is 'not so serious'
17:40 , Mike JonesManchester United’s teenage defender Ayden Heaven will miss tonight’s game after suffering an ankle problem in the 3-0 win over Leicester.
Ruben Amorim allayed any fears the he will be a long-term absentee.
The head coach said: “It was not so serious. He’s recovering, he’s not ready to play but he’s going to return this season, for sure.”
Rashford's form is good for Man utd says Amorim
17:35 , Richard JollyRuben Amorim insisted that Marcus Rashford’s return to form is good news for Manchester United.
Rashford earned an England recall after a year out of the international picture and started twice for new manager against Thomas Tuchel before opening his Aston Villa account with a double in Sunday's 3-0 win over Preston in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
And Amorim said: “Rashford is not my player at the moment but every player that performs well on loan is good news for my club so I am happy with that.”
The Marcus Rashford gamble that leaves Aston Villa with four outcomes
17:30 , Mike JonesUnai Emery’s answer was a non-answer. But, designed to be concealing, it was also revealing. Would Aston Villa take up their £40m option to buy Marcus Rashford? “We don’t want to waste time speaking about it,” the manager replied. And yet he had also outlined the various scenarios that alter the equation.
“If we are in the Champions League, if we are in the Europa League, if we are in the European Conference League or not in Europe or winning a trophy, it is completely different,” Emery said.
The Marcus Rashford gamble that leaves Aston Villa with four outcomes
Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd Prediction
17:25 , Mike JonesRuben Amorim continues to build his Manchester United side but they have been in turmoil throughout this Premier League campaign. Back to back wins, against Real Sociedad and Leicester City, will give them confidence but Nottingham Forest are better drilled and have home advantage.
Nuno Espirito Santo will know that a win tonight massively improves his team’s chances of reaching the Champions League and Forest’s FA Cup quarter-final victory over Brighton will give them enough of a boost to get the job done.
Forest 1-0 Man Utd.
Man Utd's early team news
17:20 , Mike JonesManchester United welcome back five players with Luke Shaw, Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire, Altay Bayindir and Tom Heaton all available for selection. Shaw doesn’t seem quite ready despite returning to training so it will be unlikely that he features but Ruben Amorim will no doubt benefit from the defensive reinforcements of Maguire and Yoro.
Patrick Dorgu has now served a suspension and will also be in the squad, but Lisandro Martinez, Amad Diallo, Kobbie Mainoo, Ayden Heaven and Jonny Evans are definitely out of the fixture.
Predicted Man Utd XI: Onana; De Ligt, Maguire, Yoro; Dalot, Fernandes, Ugarte, Dorgu; Garnacho, Hojlund, Zirkzee
Forest's early team news
17:15 , Mike JonesChris Wood is a major doubt for the match after picking up a hip issue on international duty with New Zealand. Morgan Gibbs-White will also be assessed after his collision with the post during the FA Cup match against Brighton with the manager feeling he should be fine to play.
Predicted Nottingham Forest XI: Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, N Williams; Dominguez, Anderson; Jota, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Elanga
How can I watch it?
17:10 , Mike JonesThe game will be shown on TNT Sports 1 with coverage beginning at 7pm. Subscribers can also stream the game live on Discovery+.
You can purchase a TNT Sports subscription via discovery+ here, for only £30.99 per month.
When is Nottingham vs Manchester United?
17:05 , Mike JonesThe match kicks off at 8pm on Tuesday 1 April at the The City Ground in Nottingham.
Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd
17:00 , Mike JonesNottingham Forest welcome Manchester United to The City Ground for tonight’s Premier League encounter.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s team are fresh off the back of a win in the FA Cup quarter-finals where they defeated Brighton 4-3 on penalties to reach the last four of the competition.
They sit third in the table and have a five point lead over fourth place Chelsea as they seek to secure a spot in the Champions League next season.
Manchester United, meanwhile, are down in 13th but have been improving under Ruben Amorim before the most recent international break and will hope to end the season strongly despite recent struggles.
Good evening!
15:17 , Mike JonesWelcome to The Independent’s coverage of tonight’s Premier League action as Nottingham Forest take on Manchester United.
Forest are aiming to build on the back of their FA Cup quarter-final victory and secure their position in the top-flight’s top four while Man Utd hope to continue their recent good form and end the year on a high under Ruben Amorim.
We’ll have all the team news, line-ups and updates throughout the night so stick with us as we build up to kick off at 8pm.
