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 🔥 Manchester United Face Crucial Test Against Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford

Manchester United will host Nottingham Forest on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Old Trafford in Round 37 of the Premier League.

Manchester United enter the match sitting third in the table with 65 points, aiming to strengthen their position in the UEFA Champions League qualification spots. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest, currently 16th with 43 points, are looking for a valuable result to 

move further away from the relegation zone.

A Match With Revenge and Pressure

Recent meetings between the two sides suggest this will not be an easy game for United. Nottingham Forest have managed several surprising results against the Red Devils over the past two seasons, including a dramatic 3-2 win at Old Trafford in December 2024 and a 1-0 victory in April 2025.

Historically, Manchester United hold the advantage with six wins compared to Forest’s three

, but recent performances show a much closer rivalry.

Expected Manchester United Lineup

United are expected to play in a 4-2-3-1 formation featuring:

Lamens in goal

Mazraoui, Maguire, Martínez, and Shaw in defense

Casemiro and Mainoo in midfield

Diallo, Bruno Fernandes, and Cunha behind striker Bryan Mbeumo

Bruno Fernandes and Bryan Mbeumo are expected to be key attacking threats for the home side.

Key Stats Before Kick-Off

Manchester United have won 3 of their last 5 matches.

Nottingham Forest have also recorded 3 wins in their last 5 games.

United’s expected goals average stands at 1.12 compared to Forest’s 1.33.

The last meeting between the teams ended in a 2-2 draw in November 2025.

With both teams fighting for important objectives late in the season, the clash at Old Trafford is expected to attract major attention from football fans worldwide.