English football fans’ attention will turn on Saturday to City Ground, where Manchester United is set to face a tough away match against Nottingham Forest, as part of the tenth round of the 2025/2026 Premier League season

This match represents a real test for the Red Devils as they aim to strengthen their position in the league table and maintain pressure on the top teams, while Nottingham Forest seeks a positive result against one of the Premier League giants

Match timing

The Manchester United vs. Nottingham Forest game is scheduled to kick off on Saturday at 6:00 PM Jordan time

The atmosphere at City Ground, known for its passionate supporters, is expected to be highly intense, adding an extra challenge for the visiting United players

Expected Manchester United lineup

Speculation suggests that Portuguese Manchester United coach Rúben Amorim will rely on a strong lineup to secure victory and the three points, combining experience and youth in key positions

The expected Red Devils lineup is as follows:

• Goalkeeper: Lammens
• Defense: A balanced trio of Leni Yero, Matthijs de Ligt, and Luke Shaw, combining physical strength with experience against opponent attacks
• Midfield: The trio of Diallo, Casemiro, and Bruno Fernandes, with Dalot on the flanks. Casemiro provides defensive depth while Fernandes orchestrates play, linking midfield and attack
• Attack: A forward trio of Cunha, Mbiyumo, and Sesko, capable of creating opportunities and penetrating Nottingham Forest’s defense, particularly through fast counterattacks

Match importance in the league context

This fixture comes at a critical stage of the Premier League season, as teams aim to consolidate their positions before international breaks and the congested holiday schedule

For Manchester United, any slip could hinder progress in the standings and allow competitors to close the gap. Securing an away win sends a strong message about the team’s ability to perform under pressure

Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest relies heavily on home advantage and crowd support to compensate for technical gaps, aiming to exploit any drop in United’s performance for a surprise win or at least a draw, helping them escape relegation threats. Historically, matches against lower-ranked teams at City Ground have always posed a special challenge for Manchester United

Premier League 2025/2026 standings

• 1st: Arsenal – 22 points from 9 matches, 4 points ahead of nearest rival
• 2nd: Bournemouth – 18 points
• 3rd & 4th: Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland – 17 points each
• 5th & 6th: Manchester City and Manchester United – 16 points each, City ahead on goal difference
• 7th & 8th: Liverpool and Aston Villa – 15 points each
• 9th: Chelsea – 14 points
• 10th & 11th: Crystal Palace and Brentford – 13 points each
• Relegation zone: Nottingham Forest – 18th with 5 points, West Ham – 19th with 4 points, Wolverhampton Wanderers – 20th with 2 points