Manchester United host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League as both teams look to bounce back from midweek defeats.
United suffered their first defeat under new boss Ruben Amorim when they went down 2-0 at Arsenal on Wednesday, while Forest, making their second trip to Manchester in four days, were comfortably beaten 3-0 by a rejuvenated side Manchester. City at Etihad.
The Red Devils will be hoping to start their season and move up the Premier League table. United are currently in 13th place.
Forest, meanwhile, sit eighth after a strong start to the campaign. However, Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have lost three of their last four league games and will be looking to return to form.
Here’s how the two teams lined up for the clash at Old Trafford.
Manchester United team news
Three points are up for grabs — let’s make them ours 😤👊#MUFC || #MUNNFO
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 7, 2024
Amorim makes four changes after defeat to Gunners. Mason Mount, Noussair Mazraoui, Harry Maguire and Tyrell Malacia make way for Lisandro Martinez, Amad Diallo, Kobbie Mainoo and Leny Yoro, with the latter making his first start.
Rasmus Hojlund continues to lead the line for the Red Devils, while Alejandro Garnacho and captain Bruno Fernandes will look to provide the hosts’ creative spark.
Nottingham Forest team news
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— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) December 7, 2024
After the defeat to the champions, Forest make three changes. In comes Neco Williams, Elliot Anderson and Callum Hudson-Odoi for Alex Moreno, Nicolas Dominguez and Anthony Elanga to freshen things up for Espirito Santo’s men.
In-form striker Chris Wood, who is celebrating his 33rd birthday, will be looking to hit double figures for the league this season.
