Manchester United host Nottingham Forest this Tuesday as the Premier League returns to action following the FIFA World Cup. With the Red Devils having registered a compelling 2-0 victory over Burnley in their latest EFL outing, Erik Ten Hag’s side will be keen on building on their winning momentum as they look to move into the top four over the demanding period of fixtures.
Having lost only one of their last four league outings, United will be keen on gaining consistency on the pitch over the coming weeks. Facing a Forest side having conceded the second-most number of goals (30) in the league this season, the Red Devils will be looking to secure a notable three points at Old Trafford on Tuesday. Moreover, with Ten Hag expected to have the majority of his first team line-up at this disposal, the Dutchman is expected to field a strong XI against Forest.
Diogo Dalot, Lisandro Martinez, and Raphael Varane remain out of contention for the game against Forest while Harry Maguire is expected to return to the starting line-up after recovering from illness. Jadon Sancho remains unavailable due to personal reasons, although, the likes of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Anthony Martial, and Bruno Fernandes are expected to retain their places in the starting line-up against Forest.
Probable Man United Starting Line-Up Against Nottingham Forest
Goalkeeper
David De Gea (GK): Expected to return to the starting line-up, De Gea will be keen on picking up from where he left off before the World Cup. Having shown promising improvement in his overall contribution on the pitch, the Spaniard will be looking to deliver a notable display on Tuesday.
Defenders
Aaron Wan-Bissaka (RB): Having delivered a promising display against Burnley, Wan-Bissaka will be keen on continuing to improve on the pitch moving forward. With Dalot unlikely to return anytime soon, the right-back will be looking to make the best of his opportunities over the coming fixtures.
Harry Maguire (RCB): Returning on the back of an impressive World Cup campaign with the England national side, Maguire will be keen on delivering a notable performance against Forest. With the centre-back yet to remain consistent in his performances for United, Maguire will be keen on gaining the same in a bid to cement his spot in the position moving forward.
Victor Lindelof (LCB): Steady on the pitch against Burnley, Lindelof will be looking to make a case for a starting spot moving forward. With the Swedish centre-back yet to deliver consistent displays, Lindelof will be keen on delivering a notable performance on Tuesday.
Luke Shaw (LB): Having gradually improved his overall contributions in recent weeks, Shaw will be keen on maintaining his impressive standard of output moving forward. With the left-back amongst the first names on the team sheet against Ten Hag, Shaw will be keen on delivering a notable display against Forest at Old Trafford.
Midfielders
Casemiro (CDM): Having established himself as a pivotal part of Ten Hag’s system, Casemiro will be keen on keeping up his impressive standard of performance over the busy period of fixtures. With the midfielder expected to play a vital role in United’s prospects on the pitch, the Brazilian will be looking to make the best of his opportunities over the coming weeks.
Christian Eriksen (CM): Fresh off netting a goal against Burnley, Eriksen will be keen on continuing to deliver notable displays moving forward. With the midfielder having proven to be a pivotal figure in United’s performances on the pitch, the Danish international will be looking to deliver a notable performance on Tuesday.
Attackers
Antony (RW): While much remains to be desired of his performances, Antony is expected to return to the starting line-up against Forest. With the Brazilian expected to improve his contributions on the pitch, Antony will be keen on making the best of his opportunities moving forward.
Bruno Fernandes (CAM): Expected to play a vital role in the team’s prospects moving forward, Fernandes will be keen on gaining consistency in his performances on the pitch for United. With the team reliant on his creativity, the Portuguese international will be looking to deliver a notable display on Tuesday.
Marcus Rashford (LW): United’s most compelling performer in recent weeks, Rashford will be keen on continuing his excellent form moving forward. With the team reliant on his contributions, the winger will be looking to remain consistent in his displays over the coming fixtures.
Anthony Martial (ST): Having proven to be a pivotal part of United’s attack on the pitch, Martial will be keen on continuing to deliver notable contributions moving forward. With the forward likely to remain amongst the first names on the team sheet, Martial will be looking to remain consistent in his output moving forward.
Score Prediction
Manchester United 3-0 Nottingham Forest
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