Man United's next five fixtures compared to Premier League rivals after Nottingham Forest defeat

Ruben Amorim will be desperate to return to winning ways when Manchester United face Viktoria Plzen. The Red Devils will have a few days on the training pitches at Carrington before they jet off to the Czech Republic and look to climb the Europa League table.

After enjoying a three-match unbeaten streak to kickstart his tenure as United boss, Amorim has now lost back-to-back games. The Red Devils suffered a 2-0 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium earlier this week before losing 3-2 to Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford on Sunday.

The last time the Portuguese tactician lost two matches in a row, he then went on a 17-game unbeaten run, winning 16 and drawing once. So, with that being said, the Manchester Evening News has looked at United's upcoming fixtures and how they compare to their rivals.

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Viktoria Plzen (A) – Europa League – Thursday, December 12

Amorim will be determined to set the record straight after disappointing defeats to Arsenal and Forest. United are yet to lose in the Europa League this season, yet they sit 12th and outside the automatic qualification places.

Manchester City (A) – Premier League – Sunday, December 15

The Manchester derby. The big one. Pep Guardiola's side has been really struggling lately, so this could be the perfect chance to pile on the misery and secure the bragging rights over the Premier League champions.

Tottenham Hotspur (A) – Carabao Cup – Thursday, December 19

Another tough game for United. While Spurs have also been unimpressive recently, they're no walkovers. While the Carabao Cup may not be the most attractive piece of silverware in the trophy cabinet, this competition could give Amorim's side a much-needed lift.

Bournemouth (H) – Premier League – Saturday, December 21

Back on home turf. The Old Trafford faithful will be hoping for a much improved performance after watching Forest storm past United on Saturday night.

Wolves (A) – Premier League – Thursday, December 26

There are some really exciting players at Molineux, but Wolves have been struggling lately under Gary O'Neil. The 41-year-old faces an uncertain future, so there's every chance that he may no longer be in the dugout when United come to town on Boxing Day.

Manchester City

December 11 vs Juventus (A) at 8pm - Champions League

December 15 vs Manchester United (H) at 4.30pm - Premier League

December 21 vs Aston Villa (A) at 12.30pm - Premier League

December 26 vs Everton (H) at 12.30pm - Premier League

December 29 vs Leicester City (A) at 2.30pm - Premier League

Tottenham Hotspur

December 12 vs Rangers (A) at 8pm - Europa League

December 15 vs Southampton (A) at 7pm - Premier League

December 19 vs Manchester United (H) at 8pm - Carabao Cup

December 22 vs Liverpool (H) at 4.30pm - Premier League

December 26 vs Nott’m Forest (A) at 3pm - Premier League

Newcastle

December 14 vs Leicester City (H) at 3pm - Premier League

December 18 vs Brentford (H) at 7.45pm - Carabao Cup

December 21 vs Ipswich Town (A) at 3pm - Premier League

December 26 vs Aston Villa (H) at 3pm - Premier League

December 30 vs Manchester United (A) at 8pm - Premier League