The Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest clash in gameweek 37 of the 2025/26 Premier League campaign should be a pretty open-ended, entertaining clash when these two sides meet at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest matches tend to be quite entertaining affairs, and this upcoming one should produce much of the same!
The Red Devils need a win to secure a top-three finish in the league table, while Forest is aiming to end their season dominantly, and the eagerness for a win for both teams should make this an entertaining clash.
Match Details
Old Trafford
Manchester, England
Sunday, 17 May
11:30 AM GMT
Confident Manchester United Aiming for Inspired Performance in Final Home Game of Season Against Resilient Nottingham Forest
The Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest game is expected to be a thrilling affair because both sets of players are now aiming to produce entertaining attacking football to delight their fans in the final few matches of the campaign.
The Red Devils have won three of their last four Premier League games to retain their third place in the table, but they’re eager to make up for their dull performance in the recent goalless draw against Sunderland with an entertaining display at Old Trafford.
Michael Carrick will urge his side to be way more positive with their football, being energetic in moving the ball forward quickly and being way more innovative in the final third to create and finish off their chances in an attractive fashion to delight the crowd.
Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, are already safe from the possibility of relegation after their impressive revival under Vitor Pereira.
They might’ve missed out on the 2026 UEFA Europa League final after losing to Aston Villa in the semi-final, but Forest will at least look to end their eventful season strongly.
They’ll aim to be defensively resilient to frustrate the Red Devils and be prolific on the counter-attacks and set-pieces to be able to get a surprise win at Old Trafford.
The Red Devils are actually winless in their last four matches against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, which they aim to end with a clinical display in front of their home fans.
Departing Casemiro Looks To Steal The Show In Old Trafford Farewell
For Casemiro, the Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest clash will be an emotional one as it will be his final match at Old Trafford as a player for the Red Devils.
He’s already announced his decision to leave the club after the 2025/26 campaign, and knowing his dedication, the energetic Brazilian midfielder will look to put in one last clinic at Old Trafford.
Casemiro will be lively with his movement and work rate in the midfield, aiming to regain possession in key areas and march his side forward.
He will look to be a thorn for Forest in set-pieces by getting into the right positions to finish off chances to potentially help Bruno Fernandes get closer to setting a new feat for most assists for a player in a single Premier League season, as well as create some beautiful final memories with the fans at the Theatre of Dreams.
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In-Form Elliott Anderson Aiming To Make A Statement Against Manchester United
A lot of the eyes in this clash should also be on Nottingham Forest man Elliot Anderson, whose impressive performances this season have got him linked with a possible move to multiple major Premier League teams in the summer.
Manchester United are reportedly among those interested in signing the England international, who will look to produce a clinic at the Red Devils’ own yard to show how good he can be in the big matches.
Anderson is coming off his heroics in Nottingham Forest’s 1-1 draw against Newcastle United, as he netted the equaliser in a game that ensured Forest’s safety in the Premier League.
He has six goal contributions (four goals, two assists) so far and will look to control the midfield for his side, being prolific with his ball-retention and defensive work to frustrate the Red Devils and prove exactly why he’s being linked to multiple major European teams.
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Injuries
Manchester United Injuries: Matthijs de Ligt
Nottingham Forest Injuries: John Victor, Nicolo Savona, Willy Boly, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Ola Aina, Zach Abbott (doubt), Murillo (doubt), Ibrahima Sangare (doubt)
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineups
Here are our Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest predicted lineups.
Manchester United Predicted XI: Senne Lammens (GK), Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo, Bruno Fernandes, Amad Diallo, Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko
Nottingham Forest Predicted XI: Matz Sels (GK), Jair Cunha, Nikola Milenković, Morato, Neco Williams, Ryan Yates, Elliot Anderson, Luca Netz, Omari Hutchinson, Igor Jesus, Chris Wood
Main Photo
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Recording Date: 01.11.2025
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