The Premier League returns to action in midweek with Manchester United travelling to Nottingham Forest, who are on a high after booking a trip to Wembley for an FA Cup semi-final
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Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United celebrates with Digo Dalot after scoring their third goal during the Premier League match between Leicester City FC and Manchester United
Manchester United face a tough trip to third-placed Nottingham Forest
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After going undefeated in seven games, Manchester United travel to Nottingham Forest enjoying their best form under Ruben Amorim to date. The Premier League is back after the international break, with the Red Devils hoping the respite will serve them well at the City Ground on Tuesday.
There's no rest for Nuno Espirito Santo's side, however, after they booked a place in the FA Cup semi-finals on Saturday. Forest drew at Brighton before edging a frantic penalty shootout and will play at Wembley for the first time since 1991, when they lost the final to Tottenham 34 years ago.
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Ruben Amorim got the better of Espirito Santo as players and scored past the Forest boss to help Benfica beat rivals Porto and lift the 2010 Taca da Liga title. However, Espirito Santo got the better of him in December when he beat Amorim's United 3-2 at Old Trafford in their first meeting as coaches.
Amorim, 40, would like nothing more than to return the favour at the City Ground in the hopes United can - at least temporarily - climb to 12th in the table. Forest aren't lacking in incentive, though, as they look to move eight points clear of Chelsea in third place and give their Champions League qualification hopes a major boost.
What time is Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd?
United's test in the east Midlands gets underway at 8pm as the latest of three kick-offs scheduled for Tuesday evening. Arsenal will host Fulham, while West Ham make their way to Molineux to face Wolves, with both those matches kicking off 15 minutes earlier.
As if December's home humiliation wasn't enough of a smudge on United's record against Forest, they have in fact lost their last two leagues games against them. However, United did win in their most recent visit to the City Ground during the fifth round of last season's FA Cup, where Casemiro scored the game's only goal in the 89th minute.
How to watch Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 07: Nuno Espirito Santo, Manager of Nottingham Forest, looks on as Ruben Amorim, Head Coach of Manchester United, reacts during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Nottingham Forest FC at Old Trafford on December 07, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
Nuno Espirito Santo and Ruben Amorim were once opponents in Portugal
Viewers in the United Kingdom will be able to tune into Tuesday's tete-a-tete on TNT Sports 1 or TNT Sports Ultimate, with coverage starting at 7pm. A replay of the game will also be available on the same channels at 6.30am on Wednesday morning.
For those looking to stream the fixture, TNT subscribers can also catch it using the discovery+ app, or via their respective providers' streaming service.
Team news
Amorim is still weathering a miniature injury crisis, with most of his worries located in defence. Ayden Heaven joined Lisandro Martinez on the sidelines not long after making waves following his first senior appearances for the club, while Jonny Evans also remains out of action.
There have been positives updates on Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw, however, each of whom are reportedly in contention to feature at Forest. Maguire has missed United's past four games and was left out of Thomas Tuchel's first England squad.
Chris Wood of Nottingham Forest celebrates with teammate Anthony Elanga after scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Leicester City FC and Nottingham Forest
Forest could be without top scorer Chris Wood(Image: Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
Amad Diallo has also made strides in his recovery but is still some way off being fit for duty, while the same can be said for midfielder Kobbie Mainoo. The clocking is particularly ticking for Mainoo with rumours he could be heading for the exit amid a contract dispute.
Forest suffered a major blow during the international break when Chris Wood was injured while away with New Zealand, but the striker hasn't been ruled out of Tuesday's clash. Only three players have outscored his 18 goals in the Premier League this term, with Taiwo Awoniyi in contention to deputise if he's not ready to start.
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