Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United LIVE
Nottingham Forest have taken another giant step towards Champions League qualification after completing a Premier League double over Manchester United. The win completes a sensational four days for the Tricky Trees after sealing a place in the FA Cup semi-final at the weekend by beating Brighton on penalties. Now it’s looking very likely they will be back at Europe’s top table next season as the points help consolidate third spot before rivals such as Chelsea, Manchester City and Newcastle play.
Nuno Espirito Santo made just the one change from the FA Cup quarter-final win with Anthony Elanga replacing Nicolas Dominguez. A decision that paid off inside the opening five minutes. From defending a corner one moment to celebrating the opening goal the next, Elanga raced the entire length of the pitch, ignored Morgan Gibbs-White to his left before finding the bottom corner with a fine finish.
As for the Red Devils, the wait to record back-to-back wins in the league for the first time this season goes on, though this defeat is their first - in 90 minutes - across any competition since losing away to Tottenham in February. Next up for Ruben Amorim’s side is the Manchester derby on Sunday. Follow all the action back with Standard Sport’s LIVE blog!
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United latest news
- GOAL! Elanga breaks the deadlock with solo effort
- Manchester United XI confirmed: Yoro returns
- Nottingham Forest XI announced: Elanga returns
Huge win for Forest
22:09 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNottingham Forest have taken another giant step towards Champions League qualification after completing a Premier League double over Manchester United.
It completes a sensational four days for the Tricky Trees after sealing a place in the FA Cup semi-final at the weekend by beating Brighton on penalties. Now it’s looking very likely they will be back at Europe’s top table next season as the points help consolidate third spot before rivals such as Chelsea, Manchester City and Newcastle play.
As for the Red Devils, they are still waiting to record back-to-back wins in the league for the first time this season, though this defeat is their first - in 90 minutes - across any competition since losing away to Tottenham in February.
FULL-TIME
22:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
What an ending but Forest hold on for all three points. Champions League football is within touching distance thanks to Anthony Elanga’s brilliant solo goal.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
21:59 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+6 min: Forest staff are calling for the whistle but we play on.
Maguire at the back post but the ball is cleared off the line by Murillo.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
21:55 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+2 min: BIG CHANCE
Dorgu does brilliantly down the left and picks out Maguire in the middle, however, the defender somehow heads the ball wide from right in front of the goal.
In fairness, the ball was slightly behind Maguire.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
21:53 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90 min: Half chance for Williams as he hits the ball on the volley, but he can’t keep his effort down.
SIX minutes of injury time to play.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
21:50 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne87 min: Man United change sees Maguire replace Yoro.
The centre-back has gone up front though.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
21:47 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne85 min: Double Forest change.
On: Sosa, Sangare
Off: Elanga, Awoniyi
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
21:46 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne83 min: Yoro called into action again as he blocks Awoniyi’s effort, the ball then drops to Yates for a volley which dribbles well wide of Onana’s goal.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
21:45 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne82 min: WHAT A TACKLE
Elanga thinks he’s away from Yoro, so do many inside the City Ground, but Yoro makes a brilliant challenge to poke the ball away from the Forest winger.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
21:42 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne79 min: Almost an immediate impact from Mount as his effort whistles just wide of the post.
Poor pass from Milenković to set up the chance and the Forest defender is getting an earful from Gibbs-White!
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
21:40 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne77 min: A return to action for Mason Mount as he replaces Joshua Zirkzee.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
21:38 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne75 min: Hojlund does well in a tight space, pulls the ball back for Garnacho but Williams is out quick to make the block.
Chance for Dorgu follows as he heads straight at Sels.
At the other end, Gibbs-White tries to dance his way through the middle but is crowded out.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
21:35 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne72 min: Another shot from Garnacho but he fails to hit the target. He certainly had a lot more time.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
21:33 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne70 min: Yellow card for Nico Williams now as he brings down Garnacho. Not sure the Forest defender can have too many, if any, complaints.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
21:31 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne69 min: Brilliant challenge from Yates as he gets back to deflect Garnacho’s cross for a corner.
Eriksen out to take it and the ball travels all the way out to Garnacho who tries to sneak it into the near post but misses the target.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
21:30 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne67 min: Man United’s box midfield is Eriksen-Fernandes-Zirkzee-Garnacho.
Very attack-minded but not a great deal of defensive cover.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
21:28 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne66 min: Forest sub.
On: Domínguez
Off: Anderson
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
21:28 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne65 min: Garnacho booked for booting the ball away. Such a soft yellow card to pick up.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
21:26 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne64 min: Here’s an interesting stat, Forest have only conceded 10 goals at home in the Premier League this season. That is the best record across the entire division.
Keep in mind, they’ve kept clean sheets against Arsenal and Man City of late.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
21:24 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne61 min: Yates is fortunate to get away without being booked for a foul on Fernandes.
Great piece of skill from the Man United skipper to slip the ball through the legs of the Forest captain.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
21:22 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne60 min: Half-hearted penalty appeals from the Forest fans even though the ball clearly struck the boot of Fernandes. They are awarded a corner which is well defended by Man United.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
21:21 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne58 min: Shot from Garnacho flies over the bar.
Amorim takes Casemiro out of the firing line as Eriksen is on for appearance number 100 for Man United.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
21:19 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne56 min: OUCH!
Gibbs-White, accidentally, catches Casemiro with his forearm and the Brazilian looks to be in some pain. However, he is made of strong stuff and is fine to carry on.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
21:18 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne55 min: Better spell this from Forest as they are enjoying a bit more of the ball.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
21:14 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne51 min: CHANCE!
Garnacho loses the ball in a dangerous position, presenting Gibbs-White with a chance and the midfielder really should do better. Plenty of time and space but he blasts the ball over the bar.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
21:12 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne49 min: Now it’s Forest’s chance to see what Man United are about defending corners after Yates’ shot is deflected.
Elanga swings it in but De Ligt heads it away.
Forest recycle the ball and Elanga, this time plants the ball on Yates head and his effort is superbly saved by Onana. Though the offside flag was up.
Casemiro is booked for a tackle on Yates and the Brazilian is far from happy.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
21:10 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne47 min: Hojlund has already made a difference, his run in behind is spotted and his shot takes a deflection to win Man United a corner.
Fernandes takes, picks out Casemiro who heads the ball straight at Sels.
Forest are struggling at the near post from corners.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
21:07 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBack underway at the City Ground!
Rasmus Hojlund is on for Manchester United as he replaces Ugarte.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
21:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneFor his goal, Anthony Elanga travelled 85 metres in nine seconds!
That’s impressive!
HALF-TIME
20:52 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
Forest lead at the break thanks to Anthony Elanga’s brilliant solo goal.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
20:51 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45+5 min: Patient play from Man United sees Fernandes tee up Casemiro for a strike which sails well wide.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
20:49 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45+3 min: Superb tackle from Milenković as he comes across to take the ball away from Garnacho as the United winger looked to break clear.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
20:48 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45+1 min: Onana does well to keep out Morato’s header.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
20:46 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45 min: SIX minutes of injury time will be played as there’s a clash between De Ligt and Awoniyi that leaves both players on the ground.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
20:42 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne41 min: A coming together between Fernandes and Yates. The latter overreacts to a push from the Man United captain and the referee steps in to diffuse the situation.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
20:40 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne40 min: It’s a double change for Forest, in fact!
Danilo goes off and is replaced by Morato. Looks like a change in system for the hosts.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
20:39 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne39 min: Not a pleasant sight for Forest fans as Aina, with assistance, limps down the tunnel.
With an FA Cup semi-final on the horizon, the hope will be the injury isn’t too serious.
Moreno is on to replace Aina.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
20:38 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne37 min: Aina is back on his feet but is walking rather gingerly. Holding his left calf as he goes off the pitch, doesn’t look like he will be able to continue.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
20:36 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne35 min: Injury concern for Forest as Aina is down.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
20:35 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne34 min: Short corner for Forest, Williams swings the ball in, Milenković wins the duel but his header loops up in the air and Onana, under no pressure, goes up to claim it.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
20:32 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne30 min: Man United - six attempts, three on target.
Nottingham Forest - one attempt, one on target, one goal.
Only one stat that counts!
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
20:29 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne27 min: CROSSBAR
Dalot meets Fernandes’ corner with a very good header which hits the top of the bar. De Ligt can’t turn home the rebound before Sels wins Forest a free-kick.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
20:27 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne26 min: Yates is helped to his feet, looks ok to continue but he’s asking the referee something. Perhaps why Garnacho avoided punishment?
Anyway, play is restarted.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
20:26 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne25 min: Painful one for Yates as Garnacho catches him late after over-running the ball.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
20:25 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne23 min: Forest are through down the right as Elanga finds himself in space, he bears down on goal but hesitates which allows Casemiro to get back and make a fine tackle.
Don’t think Gibbs-White’s run helped matters either.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
20:22 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne21 min: Elanga is certainly up for this game. He’s playing like he has a point to prove!
He skips past a couple of Man Utd challenges, lays the ball off to Awoniyi and is rather upset the favour isn’t returned as the Forest striker turns back inside.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
20:19 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne17 min: Brilliant positioning from Sels as he rushes off his line to claim Dorgu’s teasing cross.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
20:17 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne16 min: Another corner for Man United leads to a Forest counter-attack. This one is lead by Gibbs-White but he can’t replicate what Elanga did earlier as he picks the wrong pass and the move fizzles out.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
20:14 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne14 min: A look at the goal that separates the two sides...
ANTHONY ELANGA, THAT IS INCREDIBLE! ⚡
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 1, 2025
The winger scores a blistering solo goal against his former side 👏
📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/9J38PnbMsV
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
20:13 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne12 min: Needless corner conceded by Yates as, under no pressure, knocks the ball out of play.
Will he live to regret that?
No, but only just as Casemiro gets up well but puts his header wide.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
20:12 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne11 min: Great awareness from Yates to block Dorgu’s effort from just inside the area.
It has been an encouraging response to falling behind from Man United, dominating possession and showing signs of intent.
Though, Forest are more than happy to not have the ball.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
20:09 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne7 min: Almost an immediate response from Man Utd as Dalot picks out Fernandes in the box but he plants a header straight at Sels.
What a start to this game!
GOAL! Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United | Anthony Elanga '5
20:07 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne5 min: GOALLLLLLLL
From Man United’s corner, Forest break forward and score.
And it’s a qwonderful solo effort from Anthony Elanga as he runs the length of the pitch and finds the net with an even better finish.
Nottingham Forest 0-0 Manchester United
20:05 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne4 min: First shot of the game is for Man United and no surprise it’s from Bruno Fernandes as he stings the hands of Sels to force a corner.
Delivery isn’t great and Forest clear...
Nottingham Forest 0-0 Manchester United
20:03 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne1 min: Early defending for De Ligt as he gets a touch of the ball before Gibbs-White, knocking the ball out for a throw-in. Crucial intervention as the Forest midfielder would have been clean through.
KICK-OFF!
20:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWe are underway in this Premier League clash.
Forest the favourites, but Man United the fresher of the two sides.
Here we go!
19:56 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTeams are out onto the pitch.
Kick-off just a few minutes away, as both teams look to secure a result in this important Premier League fixture.
Pre-match thoughts from Ruben Amorim
19:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneRuben Amorim has spoken to TNT Sports ahead of kick-off and he touched on the importance of picking up three points tonight.
"It is really important, especially to win games,” he said.
"We have to find ways to win games. We have a lot of things to win this season and we have to improve in the table."
Not long now!
19:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneKick-off coming up in around 15 minutes.
Big game for both sides at opposite ends of the Premier League table. Forest aiming to boost their Champions League qualification hopes and Man United hoping to avoid a lowly finish.
As it stands
19:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNottingham Forest start the game in third place and have a five-point lead over fourth-placed Chelsea. There is a scenario where Forest close the gap on Arsenal to a point with a victory, but whatever happens this week, they can’t move in the table.
Manchester United, meanwhile, are 13th and can end the night in 12th with three points.
Hudson-Odoi absence explained
19:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNo Callum Hudson-Odoi in the Nottingham Forest matchday squad tonight.
According to reports, the winger is not injured, he is missing because of a personal matter.
A big blow for Forest considering Hudson-Odoi scored the winner against Man City in the last home game.
Forest home form
19:31 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNottingham Forest have been so impressive at the City Ground this season. In the Premier League, they've lost just twice and are unbeaten in their last eight.
It’s a big reason as to why they’re on course for Champions League qualification.
Martin O’Neill critical of Joshua Zirkzee
19:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMartin O’Neill is on punditry duty for TNT Sports tonight and he’s not held back with his assessment of Joshua Zirkzee.
“I saw him playing for Bologna last season and honestly I did not think his next [move] was going to be a £35m move to Manchester United!
“That’s the point, nice footballer, nice player.
“He’s got to be more aggressive in his game, he’s just got to get hold of the ball.”
Man Utd dressing room
19:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBehind the scenes at the City Ground as Manchester United’s dressing room is prepared ahead of kick-off.
Zirkzee's pre-match thoughts
19:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneJoshua Zirkzee leads the line for Manchester United tonight and he stopped by for a brief chat with Rio Ferdinand before kick-off.
The main question put to the Dutchman was what does he define himself, position-wise having previously described himself as a “nine-and-a-half”.
Though, Zirkzee just wants to enjoy his football.
“I just want to win, so it doesn’t really matter what position I play.
“I just enjoy playing football and being creative.”
Ruben Amorim reveals clear transfer message over Bruno Fernandes
19:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneRuben Amorim has told Bruno Fernandes he is staying at Manchester United amid fresh speculation over his captain’s future.
The 30-year-old has arguably been the best signing of the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era, scoring 95 goals in 277 appearances since joining from Portuguese giants Sporting in 2020.
Fernandes was handed the captaincy 20 months ago and, having spoken to the club after receiving an offer to leave, signed a new deal until at least 2027 last summer.
The Portugal international has been linked with a £90million move to Real Madrid in recent days, but Amorim said "no, it's not going to happen" when that report was put to him.
Man Utd changes
19:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneRuben Amorim has made four changes from Manchester United’s 3-0 win over Leicester City before the international break.
Those changes see Leny Yoro, Casemiro, Patrick Dorgu and Joshua Zirkzee come in for Ayden Heaven, Victor Lindelof, Christian Eriksen and Rasmus Hojlund.
The latter trio are all on the bench.
Forest changes
19:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNuno Espírito Santo has made one change to the side that started against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday in the FA Cup quarter-final.
That change sees Anthony Elanga start against his former club as Nicolás Domínguez drops to the bench.
Interestingly, no Callum Hudson-Odoi in the matchday squad.
Manchester United team in full
18:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneManchester United XI: Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Yoro; Dalot, Ugarte, Casemiro, Dorgu; Garnacho, Fernandes (c); Zirkzee
Substitutes: Bayindir, Amass, Lindelof, Maguire, Collyer, Eriksen, Kone, Mount, Hojlund.
Nottingham Forest team in full
18:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNottingham Forest XI: Sels, Aina, Milenković, Murillo, Williams, Yates (C), Anderson, Gibbs-White, Elanga, Danilo, Awoniyi.
Substitutes: Miguel, Morato, Sangaré, Toffolo, Domínguez, Moreno, Jota, Sosa, Boly.
Manchester United XI
18:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAnd in the opposite corner...
The #PL is back! 📋👏#MUFC || #NFOMUN
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 1, 2025
Nottingham Forest XI
18:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is how the hosts will line-up tonight...
Your Forest XI to face Manchester United. 👊 pic.twitter.com/oBPPdmfJRv
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) April 1, 2025
Team news on the way
18:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTeam news coming up from the City Ground shortly...
Last time out
18:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNottingham Forest beat Manchester United in the reverse fixture earlier in the season.
Chris Wood netted at Old Trafford that day and made history in the process...
Woody became our all-time leading #PL goalscorer against @ManUtd. 👏 pic.twitter.com/r2rfBlhT20
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) March 31, 2025
Atmosphere building
18:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneFans are beginning to arrive in their thousands ahead of tonight’s Premier League clash.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United stats
18:25 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne- Nottingham Forest are looking to complete their first league double over Manchester United since the 1991-92 campaign under Brian Clough.
- Forest are looking to win consecutive home league games against the Red Devils for the first time since the 1988-89 and 1989-90 seasons, having ended a run of seven games without a victory at the City Ground last season.
- The 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.
Nuno highlights Man United threat
18:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIn his press conference yesterday, Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo discussed the threat posed by Manchester United.
"You can see the quality of the players and quality of the squad," he said. "They have quality all over the pitch.
“They have good options and solutions."
Predicted Manchester United XI
18:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAyden Heaven will not be involved at the City Ground after he was stretchered off against Leicester before the international break, but he has avoided a significant injury.
The match will come too soon for Jonny Evans and Kobbie Mainoo but the pair are both nearing a return to action, while Luke Shaw returned to training last week but United will be cautious with a player that has not started a match this season.
Chido Obi is unavailable, after United decided to make him available for the FA Youth Cup instead, but Joshua Zirkzee will hope to come back into the side, potentially in place of Christian Eriksen.
Predicted Man United XI: Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Yoro; Dalot, Fernandes, Ugarte, Dorgu; Garnacho, Zirkzee; Hojlund
Man Utd target
18:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIt has been a disappointing campaign for Manchester United thus far. They go into today's game sitting 13th in the Premier League table and, realisitcally, their only chance to qualify for Europe next season is by winning the Europa League.
Though, Ruben Amorim is keen for his side to finish as high up as possible.
“I don’t know which place we are going to finish in but we are looking up and we want to win games,” he told reporters. “And, with this, we still have matches to finish in a different position.
“Like you said before, we are with more confidence so we are looking to win games and that is our focus at the moment.”
Today's setting
18:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneKick-off at the City Ground is in just under two hours!
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United latest match odds
18:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNottingham Forest to win: 6/5
Draw: 9/5
Manchester United to win: 21/10
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United: Head to head history and results
17:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNottingham Forest wins: 35
Draws: 24
Manchester United wins: 54
Score prediction
17:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMan United are still very much a working progress under Ruben Amorim and there’s not a lot to take from the 3-0 win over a very poor Leicester side. In fact, their last two wins in the league have come against teams in the bottom three.
Therefore the game against Forest should provide a clearer indication as to where they’re currently at. Though facing a side unbeaten in their last nine at home across all competitions - a run that includes draws with Liverpool and Arsenal as well as a win over Man City - highlights the size of the task.
Nottingham Forest to win 2-1
Manchester United team news
17:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneManchester United have been boosted by an easing of injuries in defence ahead of tonight’s trip to face Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
The international break came at the right time for United, and Ruben Amorim confirmed at his pre-match press conference that both Harry Maguire and Leny Yoro are now available.
Maguire has been out since the end of February with a calf injury, while Yoro picked up a foot injury against Arsenal in early March.
Amorim must decide whether to bring one or both of the defenders straight back into the starting lineup, with Victor Lindelof likely to be the player to make way if changes are made.
Nottingham Forest team news
17:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNottingham Forest could hand recalls to Anthony Elanga and Callum Hudson-Odoi after they started on the bench in Saturday’s FA Cup quarter-final penalty shootout win over Brighton.
Leading scorer Chris Wood missed the trip to the Amex Stadium with a hip injury sustained whilst on international duty with New Zealand and is expected to miss out tonight.
Nuno said on Monday: "[Wood] is improving. He is getting better day by day. We have to assess him day by day. It is all about him being pain free and then getting back to fitness.”
How to watch
17:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTV channel: In the UK, Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United is being shown live via TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate.
Coverage begins at 7pm BST ahead of an 8pm kick-off at the City Ground.
Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also follow the match live online via the Discovery+ app and website.
Live blog: You won’t miss any of the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated live match blog.
Welcome
17:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United!
Can the Red Devils continue their recent resurgence under Ruben Amorim against Nuno Espirito Santo's Champions League-chasing FA Cup semi-final semi-finalists?
We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news right here ahead of kick-off, which comes at 8pm BST from the City Ground. Stick with us!
