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Manchester United’s final home game of the 2025–26 Premier League season is against a Nottingham Forest side that has been one of the stories of the campaign. With United pushing for a top-three finish and Forest battling to secure survival, this Sunday clash at Old Trafford carries genuine weight at both ends of the table. Don’t sleep on this one.
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest: Match Info at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest |
| Competition | Premier League 2025–26, Matchday 37 |
| Venue | Old Trafford, Manchester, England |
| Date & Time | Sunday, May 17, 2026 – 12:30 PM BST |
| Time (GMT) | Sunday, May 17 – 11:30 AM UTC |
| Time (IST) | Sunday, May 17 – 5:00 PM IST |
| PL Standing | Man United: 3rd |
| How to Watch (UK) | Sky Sports Main Event / Sky Go |
The Story Behind This Fixture
Manchester United’s final home match of the season was pencilled in for Sunday, May 17 at 12:30 BST, broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK — though an alternative slot of Friday, May 15 at 20:00 BST was proposed should Forest reach the UEFA Europa League final, to give them time to prepare for the showpiece in Istanbul. Fandom
Manchester United currently rank 3rd in the Premier League, while Nottingham Forest sit 16th. For United, Champions League qualification is the prize. For Forest, it’s about staying in the division — high stakes on both sides of the pitch. Fandom
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Team News & Injuries
| Team | Absentees |
|---|---|
| Manchester United | Bryan Mbeumo (injury), Leny Yoro (injury), Patrick Dorgu (injury), Matthijs de Ligt (injury) |
| Nottingham Forest | TBC — Morgan Gibbs-White (face, doubt), Murillo (unspecified) |
Manchester United will be without Bryan Mbeumo, Leny Yoro, Patrick Dorgu, and Matthijs de Ligt through injury ahead of this clash. Losing Mbeumo is a significant blow — the winger has been one of United’s brightest sparks since his arrival. Forest, meanwhile, carry fitness concerns of their own with key players facing late assessments.
Predicted Lineups
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Onana; Mazraoui, Maguire, Martinez, Dalot; Ugarte, Mainoo; Fernandes, Eriksen, Rashford; Hojlund
Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): Sels; N. Williams, Milenkovic, Cunha, Netz; Yates, Dominguez; Bakwa, Jesus, McAtee; Awoniyi
Head-to-Head
In recent Premier League history between these two sides, Manchester United hold the edge with 6 wins to Nottingham Forest’s 3, with 1 draw from the last 10 meetings.
Nottingham Forest are, of course, one of English football’s great historic clubs — European Cup winners in 1979 and 1980. Their return to the top flight has been hard-fought, and they won’t surrender their place easily.
Win Probability & Prediction
Based on 10,000 data-driven simulations, Manchester United have a 58.0% chance of winning, Nottingham Forest a 20.3% chance, with the draw sitting at 21.7%. Fandom
United at home, with a top-three spot on the line and Old Trafford roaring — the numbers back them. Prediction: Manchester United 2–0 Nottingham Forest.
How to Watch
- UK: Sky Sports Main Event & Sky Sports Premier League / Sky Go / NOW TV
- USA: USA Network / Peacock / NBC Sports App
- India: Star Sports / Disney+ Hotstar
- Global: Check local broadcaster listings
