Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest: Premier League Match Preview

Manchester United host Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford, Manchester, with kick-off at 11:30 (UTC) on 17 May 2026 in the Premier League, round 37. United arrive third on 65 points with a goal difference of 15, while Forest sit 16th on 43 points and a goal difference of -2.

Manchester United Availability

Manchester United have defensive concerns. M. de Ligt (Back Injury) is sidelined. In attack and midfield, B. Šeško (Leg Injury) is doubtful and M. Ugarte (Back Injury) is doubtful. B. Šeško is a major attacking figure, with 11 league goals and 1 assist from 30 appearances, so his status will be closely monitored. Creative leaders Bruno Fernandes (8 goals, 19 assists) and B. Mbeumo (9 goals, 3 assists) are fully available, maintaining United’s primary attacking structure.

Nottingham Forest Availability

Nottingham Forest face a lengthy absentee list. O. Aina (Injury) is sidelined, W. Boly (Knee Injury) is sidelined, C. Hudson-Odoi (Injury) is sidelined, John Victor (Knee Injury) is sidelined, Murillo (Muscle Injury) is sidelined, and N. Savona (Knee Injury) is sidelined. In addition, Z. Abbott (Concussion) is doubtful, M. Gibbs-White (Head Injury) is doubtful, and I. Sangaré (Injury) is doubtful. M. Gibbs-White, with 13 goals and 4 assists, would be a major blow if he cannot feature.

Impact Summary

Forest risk losing more attacking output if M. Gibbs-White is unavailable, given his 13 goals. United’s main threat remains intact, but any absence for B. Šeško would slightly reduce their cutting edge in the final third.