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After winning three consecutive matches, Manchester United will face off against Nottingham Forest at City Ground in the Premier League this afternoon.
The Red Devils are currently sixth in the table with 16 points from nine games, sitting only two points behind second-placed AFC Bournemouth.
On the other hand, Forest have had a dire start, languishing in the relegation zone. They haven’t won a Premier League game since the opening fixture vs Brentford. The Reds have already dismissed two managers this season, and this is going to be Sean Dyche’s first home match in the league.
However, Man Utd have failed to win their last three league games against Forest and have lost the previous two visits to City Ground in the league.
Team news
Man Utd struggled with fitness problems over the last two seasons, but things have improved significantly under Ruben Amorim this season. Lisandro Martínez has been out due to a serious knee issue but has returned to full training.
However, this game will come too early for him to feature. Moreover, Harry Maguire was absent last weekend after scoring the winner against Liverpool, and he is in doubt for this encounter.
Predicted line-up
Amorim is unlikely to make many changes to his starting line-up that defeated Brighton 4-2 last time out. So, Senne Lammens is set to be between the sticks.
Matthijs de Ligt should be in the CCB position, while Leny Yoro could be on the right side of the defence. Luke Shaw is expected to be in the LCB role and complete the back three.
Amad Diallo would be in the RWB position, and Patrick Dorgu, valued at around £22m by Transfermarkt, might be called upon to start on the opposite side. In that case, Diogo Dalot would have to make do with a place on the bench.
Amorim is unlikely to make any changes in the midfield department, meaning Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro are set to continue. Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte may feature as substitutes.
Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha displayed impressive performances last time out and are set to be the two No.10s in this game in Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 formation. Benjamin Sesko is likely to lead the line for the visitors.
Expected Man Utd line-up vs Nottingham Forest
Lammens; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Amad, Casemiro, Bruno, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko
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