Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Match Preview

Match Context

Manchester United host Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford, Manchester, on 17 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 37. United sit 3rd on 65 points with a goal difference of 15, while Forest are 16th on 43 points with a goal difference of -2.

Manchester United Availability

Manchester United have one confirmed absentee and two fitness concerns.

• M. de Ligt (Back Injury) is sidelined. His absence removes an experienced defensive option from a side that has conceded 48 league goals.
• B. Šeško (Leg Injury) is doubtful; as United’s leading scorer in this dataset with 11 league goals and 1 assist, his potential absence would be a major blow to their attacking threat.
• M. Ugarte (Back Injury) is doubtful, putting some question marks over United’s midfield balance.

Nottingham Forest Availability

Nottingham Forest face a lengthy injury 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.
• N. Savona (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
• Z. Abbott (Concussion) is doubtful.
• M. Gibbs-White (Head Injury) is doubtful; with 13 goals and 4 assists, his potential absence is a major blow to Forest’s creativity and end product.
• I. Sangaré (Injury) is doubtful, further stretching midfield options.

Impact Summary

United’s main attacking structure remains available beyond the doubts over B. Šeško, supported by contributors like B. Mbeumo, Casemiro, Matheus Cunha and chief creator Bruno Fernandes (19 assists). Forest, already less prolific with 45 league goals, risk losing their standout attacking influence in M. Gibbs-White, compounding a defensive injury crisis that strips depth and stability from the back line.