Following their triumphant return from Aston Villa via an epic revival, Manchester United returns to Premier League action at Nottingham Forest to maintain their momentum.

At halftime of their match against Aston Villa, Manchester United were two goals behind and faced the possibility of suffering a fifth consecutive loss across all competitions. Leander Dendocker and John McGinn both scored as Unai Emery’s squad sought to extend their red-hоt form. Alejandro Garnacho’s brace and Rasmus Hojlund’s inaugural Premier League goal effectively sealed the three points for Erik Ten Hag’s squad, which had other intentions.

Due to lackluster performances from Tottenham, Arsenal, and Newcastle United, Manchester United is in fourth place, six points behind fourth-place Manchester City and 11 points behind league leaders Liverpool. A handful of favorable outcomes would undoubtedly assist The Reds in advancing a few positions in the standings.

Erik Ten Hag has had a varied year, as he led the club to victory in the Carabao Cup last season but has seen a significant decline in performance this year. Eight league losses and elimination from the Champions League in the middle of the season are not encouraging signs and are indicative of a midtable team. United still has time to make a turnaround, but another defeat in their upcoming matches would severely unԀermine their endeavors and morale.

In contrast, Nottingham Forest enter this match having escaped the relegation zone by a margin of two points.

The Tricky Trees’s spirited revival against top-four contenders Newcastle United provided some relief from burden. A penalty kιck by Alexander Isak gave the home team the lead, but three points secured by Forest on the strength of Chris Wood’s hat-trιck would be instrumental in securing survival.

In his debut match against Bournemouth, new manager Nuno Espirito Santo was defeated a discouraging 3-2, but Chris Wood’s valor preserved his face in the subsequent match.

Throughout the past 28 years, Nottingham Forest has been defeated in their last eleven meetings with Manchester United. United is predicted to earn an effortless victory based on past performance, whereas Forest will rely on recent form to salvage a point.

Results from their last five matches across all competitions

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Team News

Nottingham Forest will be once again without the services of striker Taiwo Awoniyi and defenders Felipe and Serge Aurier.

Willy Boly is set to return to the starting line-up after sitting out the 3-1 win over Newcastle. Ibrahima Sangare will serve a suspension.

As for United, Luke Shaw and Sofyan Amrabat are set to continue their time on the sidelines with injuries.

Mason Mount has returned to training at Carrington but he won’t be featuring in tomorrow’s match.

Erik Ten Hag expects Casemiro and Lisandro Martinez to return during mid-January.

Predicted XIs

Nottingham Forest: Turner; Williams, Boly, Murillo, Toffolo; Mangala, Danilo; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood

Manchester United: Onana; Dalot, Varane, Evans, Reguilon; Mainoo, McTominay; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund