The Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United clash is expected to be a really action-packed game on Matchday 10 of the 2025/26 Premier League when the two sides face each other at the City Ground on Saturday, 1 November.
The Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United match has a lot at stake riding on it for both the respective teams.
For Nottingham Forest, it’s a case of wanting their first Premier League win under Sean Dyche, who replaced Ange Postecoglou to recently take up this role and is hoping to get them further upwards in the league table and well above the relegation zone.
For Manchester United, however, it’s a case of maintaining consistency. The Red Devils have won three straight Premier League matches for the first time under Ruben Amorim, but they need to keep this winning run intact to be able to solidify their place in the Premier League top-4 race.
Match Details
City Ground
Nottingham, England
Saturday, 1 November
15:00 GMT
Under-Pressure Nottingham Forest Determined To End Manchester United’s Dominant Run
The Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United clash is guaranteed to be a highly eventful one because of how desperate both sides are for a win in their current circumstances.
Nottingham Forest have had the Red Devils’ number in recent games, as they’ve won three of the last four matches against Manchester United and did the double over them in the 2024/25 Premier League campaign as well.
However, the tides are turned this time around.
Nottingham Forest are currently in the relegation zone in the Premier League with just one win in nine league games so far in the ongoing campaign. Manchester United, meanwhile, have won four of their last five Premier League games and are flying high on momentum.
This might be a case of Forest’s defensive sturdiness being tested against the Red Devils’ dangerous attacking line, and could result in a fascinating encounter.
Can Skipper Morgan-Gibbs White Inspire Nottingham Forest To Shock Win?
Morgan Gibbs-White has seen a lot of responsibility poured onto his shoulders since his dramatic summer transfer window, when he seemed on the verge of joining Tottenham Hotspur, only to end up signing a new long-term contract with Nottingham Forest.
He’s now the Nottingham Forest captain and someone that the players in the dressing room look up to for inspiration when they are backed into a corner.
Gibbs-White has to come firing on all cylinders in the upcoming clash against Manchester United. He has just one assist in the 2025/26 Premier League, but needs to be more unpredictable and bold with his attacking movement. He needs to carry the ball into the key areas and deliver perfect passes for those inside the box, but also finish off whatever chances come his way to confuse the opposition defenders.
An impactful performance from Gibbs-White could propel Nottingham Forest to a bright result and get them out of the relegation zone in the Premier League.
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Hungry Benjamin Sesko Determined To Continue Good Away Form for Manchester United
Benjamin Sesko has had a pretty decent start to his career at Manchester United since joining from RB Leipzig, and he remains one of their rare goal-scorers in away Premier League games this season.
The Slovenian forward scored his first-ever Premier League goal in the 3-1 loss to Brentford, and he will be pumped up to add more goals against a shaky Nottingham Forest backline.
Sesko had a pretty good performance in the win over Brighton & Hove Albion recently, providing a nice assist for Bryan Mbeumo. But having not scored in the last two games, he is hungry to add more goals to his tally.
To do so, Sesko has to make good use of his physical stature to bully the defenders and win the key duels. He also needs to be clinical in finishing off his chances really well and guide the Red Devils to another important win.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Injuries
Nottingham Forest injuries: Ola Aina, Dilane Bakwa
Manchester United injuries: Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire (doubt)
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Predicted Lineups
Knowing the importance of the Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United clash, both Sean Dyche and Ruben Amorim will look to field their strongest lineups for it. Let’s look at the Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United predicted lineups:
Nottingham Forest Predicted XI: Matz Sels, Neco Williams, Nikola Milenkovic, Murillo, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Douglas Luiz, Elliott Anderson, Morgan Gibbs-White, Dan Ndoye, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Igor Jesus
Manchester United Predicted XI: Senne Lammens, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Luke Shaw, Amad Diallo, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Patrick Dorgu, Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko
Main Photo
Credit: IMAGO / Sportimage
Recording Date: 25.10.2025