Verdict: Manchester United win
Best Odds: 2/3
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Seeking an immediate response on Saturday evening, Manchester United will welcome Nottingham Forest to Old Trafford.
Manchester United
Starting with the hosts, eventually falling to a routine 2-0 loss away at historic rivals Arsenal earlier in the week, Manchester United are seeking an immediate response here. Nevertheless, really getting Ruben Amorim’s tenure underway last weekend as they stormed their way to a 4-0 romp against Everton, the former Sporting Lisbon will be excited to make a return to Old Trafford here. Suffering just a single defeat from any of their previous eight appearances across all competitions, the Reds will be excited by their continued success in front of their own supporters. Heading into November’s international break with a routine 3-0 win against Leicester, Saturday’s hosts have won each of their last four showdowns at Old Trafford by an aggregate score of 12-2. Likewise, Amorim’s new squad have also not suffered a single defeat in the red half of Manchester City back on September 29th.
Manchester United Team News
Left ‘devastated’ after suffering yet another injury setback, England international Luke Shaw remains on the sidelines with a muscle issue. However, after serving respective one-match suspensions against Arsenal earlier in the week, the duo of Lisandro Martinez and Kobbie Mainoo will return to Amorim’s squad here.
Coming off the bench and making his Manchester United debut in north London, summer recruit Leny Yoro will be hoping to get some more minuets under his belt. Settling for a spot on the bench in midweek, Marcus Rashford should be handed a full recall at Old Trafford.
Nottingham Forest
As for the visitors, while Nottingham Forest might have enjoyed a record-breaking start to the new campaign, Nuno Espírito Santo’s side have come crashing back down to earth of late. Making an immediate return to losing way earlier in the week as they fell to a 3-0 drumming at the hands of Manchester City, the Reds have lost three of their previous four Premier League appearances. Marking their return from November’s international break with another 3-0 defeat against Arsenal, the former Wolves boss should be bracing himself for another stern examination this weekend. Likewise, registering just a single strike from any of their last four top-flight appearances, Saturday’s guests should also be worried by a nightmare record against United. In fact, Santo’s side have lost 12 of their last 13 historic battles against the Red Devils.
Nottingham Forest Team News
Both still dealing with respective long-term injury issues, Nottingham Forest will once again be without the midfield duo of Danilo and Ivory Coast international Ibrahim Sangare here. Left as an unused substitute at the Etihad on Wednesday night, former Chelsea star Callum Hudson-Odoi will be hoping for a full recall.
Already notching nine Premier League strikes so far this season, New Zealand international Chris Wood will play a leading role in the final third. Reportedly attracting plenty of heavyweight European interest, Murillo will start at the heart of Santo’s defence.
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Key Factors to Consider
- When Manchester United and Nottingham Forest last met back in February, the Red Devils collected a 1-0 victory at the City Ground.
- In fact, Man United have won 12 of their previous 13 meetings against Saturday’s guests.
- Nottingham Forest have lost three of their last four Premier League appearances.
- Manchester United have won each of their last four straight showdowns at Old Trafford by an aggregate score of 12-2.
- Amorim’s new squad have not suffered a single defeat in front of their own supporters since the end of September.
Conclusion
Watching their seven-match unbeaten run come to an abrupt end in north London on Wednesday night, Manchester United will be excited to make a return to Old Trafford here. Last seen on home soil storming their way to a 4-0 romp against Everton, Amorim’s side have gained a recent reputation for their success in the red half of Manchester. Likewise, landing a 1-0 win when they last met Nottingham Forest back in February, they hold a dominant record against Saturday’s guests.
Verdict: Manchester United win
Best Odds: 2/3
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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