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Manchester United eased to a comfortable victory at Nottingham Forest on Sunday to take another decisive step towards a top-four finish in the Premier League. The excellent Antony notched his first league goal since October on a dominant afternoon for Erik ten Hag’s men, who wrapped up all three points courtesy of Diogo Dalot’s first league goal for the club on his 100th appearance.

A third consecutive league win takes United above Newcastle into third place and opens up a six-point gap to fifth-placed Tottenham, who have played one game more. The Red Devils achieved their fourth win of the season over Forest at the City Ground despite a growing absentee list that now includes Marcel Sabitzer, who was forced out of the warm-up with a groin injury and replaced by Christian Eriksen. They have already exceeded their points tally from the whole of last season.

For Forest, a 10th consecutive winless game keeps them in the relegation zone and piles more pressure on under-fire boss Steve Cooper. Follow Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United reaction live below!

Nottingham Forest vs Man United highlights

• GOAL! Dalot scores first Premier League effort

• GOAL! Antony taps home after Martial denied

Nottingham Forest FC 0 - 2 Manchester United FC

Diogo Dalot reaction

19:35 , George Flood

Here’s Diogo Dalot speaking to the BBC after his first Premier League goal on his 100th United appearance...

“It’s a happy day for me, to play for this club is always a pleasure. We showed personality and character today, we showed composure and controlled the game.

“I was fortunate enough to play left-back for a long time in Milan on loan, it was not new for me. The manager knows I am happy to help the team, I just tried to give my best.

“It was a release of emotions, more than the goal it was the moment of the goal, we needed it to be more comfortable. 1-0 up with 10 minutes to go, it’s going to be a war, so it came at the right moment.

“We have a big week ahead, two decisive games [against Sevilla and Brighton], we want to be in position to fight for trophies. Now we have a chance to get close to a final, and to get to a final. Hopefully we win both games.”

Christian Eriksen reaction

19:34 , George Flood

Christian Eriksen was asked by Sky Sports how much time he had to prepare for that surprise late start....

"Not a lot,” he said. “They did some finishing in the end, it’s always the last drill and I got the news then that Marcel was injured. I was told to just be ready, I was not sure.

"Mentally I was ready. I’ve been out for a while, I need to do my prep and be ready.

"For me it was easy to slot in because of how we played. There was a lot of space for me in midfield.

"Watching the last few games from the bench we have started games very well. It is a theme that we don’t score another to put the game in our hands but we keep going.

"The team have impressed me, they have kept the intensity and the level.

"If you take into account how we started the season, there is a completely different feeling around the club.

"There are still loads of games but we want to go for everything as much as we can. We want revenge against Sevilla and then after that a semi-final. I feel good."

Erik ten Hag reaction

19:32 , George Flood

“Solid win. Really focused and concentrated from start to finish.

“Very good [in defence], a really solid performance from all on the pitch today. The centre-backs had great cooperation, full-backs were brilliant in and out of possession. Harry [Maguire] and Victor [Lindelof] dominated their opponents.

“Sabitzer came off in the warm up, he felt something. We decided not to take the risk, we will find out tomorrow what it is. But when you have Eriksen on the bench, it is definitely not a disadvantage.

“Last week I had nine fit top defenders, now I have four. We need all our players, we are still in three competitions, we need all the players to form a top team.”

19:16 , George Flood

United, by the way, have now exceeded their points tally from the whole of last season with eight games still to play in 2022/23.

The Ten Hag effect!

18:36 , George Flood

A deserved victory for United as they jump above Newcastle into third and open up a six-point buffer to Spurs in fifth with a game in hand.

Forest, meanwhile, remain in the bottom three on goal difference after a 10th straight winless game.

How much time does Steve Cooper have left?

Full-time

18:23 , George Flood

Nottingham Forest 0-2 Manchester United

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92 mins: Wan-Bissaka gets in the way of Antony’s drive as United push for a late third.

Weghorst then hits out at Niakhate after a physical battle and the Senegal international hits the deck before getting up to remonstrate with the Burnley loanee.

Weghorst lost the plot a bit there but gets only a yellow card.

18:20 , George Flood

89 mins: A bit of afters between Dennis and De Gea as United look to see out this comfortable win.

Four minutes of additional time signalled.

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86 mins: A loss of composure from Sancho as he goes for goal but ends up firing wide.

Jesse Lingard is coming on for the final few minutes against his former club.

Off goes Gibbs-White.

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85 mins: A meaty challenge from Casemiro gives Forest the chance to pump a long-range free-kick into the box, but United quickly avert the danger.

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83 mins: From the subsequent free-kick, Fernandes whistles an effort just wide of the far post with Navas at full stretch again.

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82 mins: Forest substitute Mangala drags down the excellent Antony and has his name taken.

A third United goal feels far more likely at this stage than any Forest comeback.

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80 mins: Another roll of the dice from Steve Cooper, who replaces McKenna with Emmanuel Dennis.

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78 mins: After that crucial second goal, Ten Hag replaces Eriksen with Fred.

What a performance from the Dane, who wasn’t even supposed to start today until that groin injury sustained by Sabitzer in the warm-up.

GOAL! Nottingham Forest 0-2 Manchester United | Diogo Dalot 76'

18:05 , George Flood

76 mins: A dagger blow for Forest as Dalot scores his first Premier League goal!

It’s more terrific work from the electric Antony, who breezes past a number of red shirts before playing a perfect ball into the path of Dalot.

The Italian full-back takes a touch before coolly slotting beyond Navas and into the bottom corner.

That should be that!

18:05 , George Flood

75 mins: Here come United again in another extremely frantic portion of this fast-paced contest.

Navas is at full stretch once more low to his right to keep out a spinning effort from Antony and somehow steer the ball away from three waiting white shirts.

Into the final 15 minutes we go...

18:03 , George Flood

73 mins: Williams pours forward down the Forest right and his cross clips the foot of Lindelof before being wisely left by Maguire, who would have run the risk of putting that through his own net.

He settles for the corner instead and Felipe is on top of De Gea again. All he needs to do is flick the header in from two yards, but it’s too powerful an attempt and flies over the bar.

Forest’s best chance of the game?

18:01 , George Flood

72 mins: That missed header proves to be Martial’s final contribution of this game.

He makes way for Weghorst.

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71 mins: Another huge chance for United to go 2-0 up!

Sancho delivers a peach of a cross to the back post, where Martial rises above Felipe and Williams but can only guide his header wide.

That should have been a goal.

17:59 , George Flood

69 mins: It’s just not happening for Forest so far this afternoon, with those changes yet to have much of an impact.

There are fireworks going off overhead, for some reason.

Wout Weghorst is being readied on the United bench.

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66 mins: Forest pile more bodies forward but it’s a confident claim from De Gea, who launches a swift counter-attack.

Williams drags down Sancho and earns himself a yellow card.

A United free-kick into the box is then volleyed clear emphatically by Felipe.

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65 mins: Forest badly need changes and Cooper now does turn to his bench for the first time with 25 minutes to play.

On come Orel Mangala and Sam Surridge. They replace Awoniyi and Freuler.

A McKenna header from a set-piece is well off target.

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63 mins: Close again from United after a clever Fernandes free-kick finds Eriksen, who is denied twice at close range by Navas.

But the flag is up.

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60 mins: United are absolutely dominating again now. Forest are under siege and leaving men up in a very risky strategy.

Fernandes is enjoying himself so much this afternoon, despite being angered by what looked a good sliding challenge from Felipe.

He arrows another low shot towards the near post that is kept out by a combination of Navas and the woodwork.

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58 mins: United are piling on the pressure now with Eriksen and Fernandes still pulling the strings.

The Dane’s latest shot is blocked and United fans behind that goal appeal in vain for a penalty.

Another dinked ball to the back post from Fernandes is headed behind for another corner.

Antony later cuts in with pace onto his left foot and flashes another strike just wide of the far post.

Forest holding on now.

17:46 , George Flood

56 mins: Eriksen and Fernandes have been superb for United today.

Eriksen lays off to his midfield colleague, who unleashes a terrific shot that is tipped onto the woodwork in sublime fashion by Navas.

Antony’s strike is then deflected behind for a corner.

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52 mins: Forest have significantly increased their tempo and the home fans are responding in kind.

Awoniyi is flagged offside as he messes up a ball into the box and he then can’t get a header on target after another quick attack and accurate cross from Williams on the right.

This is much better from Steve Cooper’s side so far in the second half. They might as well go for it, though you get the feeling that they are extremely vulnerable to a sucker punch.

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50 mins: Despite their greater promise and renewed energy, Forest are opened up again after a pass from Eriksen and it’s a lovely one-two between Sancho and Fernandes in the box.

Sancho’s deflected low cross falls dangerously at the back post, but Antony is somewhat caught on his heels.

United have a corner and Antony ends up bending a decent effort wide of the far post.

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48 mins: Plenty more attacking intent shown by Forest already in the early stages of this second half, though their penalty appeals are dismissed again after a cross skips up and strikes the hand of Dalot.

That would have been incredibly harsh.

17:34 , George Flood

Back underway at the City Ground!

The Forest fans are in great voice to try and will their side back into this.

No changes from Cooper or Ten Hag at the interval.

Risky business perhaps from Forest given how open they have been in midfield.

Eriksen and Fernandes dominating in that respect.

17:33 , George Flood

Seems like most people think Forest should have had a penalty for that handball by Maguire at the back post.

A rare reprieve and lucky break for the much-maligned England defender.

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189 days had passed since Antony’s last Premier League goal, against Everton at Goodison Park.

He has scored four in the cup competitions since then, including against Barcelona.

But United need more from their £86million summer signing.

17:23 , George Flood

So Antony’s first Premier League goal since October is the difference at the interval.

Plenty of action at both ends in a fast-paced and frantic first half at the City Ground.

Still all to play for after the break. There are more goals in this, without a doubt.

Should Forest have had a penalty for Maguire’s handball? Steve Cooper will no doubt feel aggrieved.

Half-time

17:20 , George Flood

Nottingham Forest 0-1 Manchester United

17:19 , George Flood

47 mins: It should be 2-0 on the stroke of half-time!

Fernandes is completely unmarked in the middle as he tries to generate the power on a header and ends up steering Eriksen’s cross agonisingly wide of the post.

17:18 , George Flood

45 mins: Two minutes of added time signalled at the end of this fast-paced first half.

Sancho down after a collision with Williams.

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44 mins: A real heart-in-mouth moment for Dalot!

Gibbs-White leads a swift Forest counter and his pass intended for Johnson is intercepted by Dalot, whose heavy touch presents a great chance for Awoniyi.

However, the former Liverpool forward snatches at a poor strike that flies well over the top.

17:15 , George Flood

42 mins: Forest have upped the tempo before the break and it’s a wonderful lofted diagonal pass from Danilo into fellow Brazilian Lodi, who loses Wan-Bissaka with the run.

He cushions a volley inside towards Awoniyi, but it’s rugged defending from Lindelof to stand his ground and earn a free-kick.

Watch: Antony gives Man United deserved lead

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39 mins: Another dangerous United cross into the Forest area falls safe as they probe for a second goal.

That’s happened a few times in this first half now - the communication has just been off at times, particularly between Fernandes and Sancho.

17:10 , George Flood

37 mins: United have been good in this first half, playing some decent attacking football marshalled by the excellent Fernandes. They deserved that opening goal.

But there are obvious concerns in defence and Maguire in particular is struggling with the pace of Johnson and physicality from Awoniyi.

Another risky challenge there and he needs to be very careful.

17:08 , George Flood

35 mins: United are quickly going in search of a second goal before the interval as they force another corner that Forest just about scramble to safety.

GOAL! Nottingham Forest 0-1 Manchester United | Antony 32'

17:03 , George Flood

32 mins: Deadlock broken at the City Ground!

Felipe and Danilo get themselves into all sorts of bother outside their own box and the latter is dispossessed by Martial, with the Frenchman then played in by a brilliant ball from Fernandes.

Martial’s low shot is kept out smartly by Navas, but Antony is there to tap home the rebound under pressure from Lodi.

That is Antony’s first Premier League goal since October. His 10th of the season in all competitions.

17:02 , George Flood

30 mins: Williams stands up Sancho before playing a pass inside to Danilo, who gets away from Fernandes with his first touch before a deflected low shot flies wide of the far post.

Forest get on top of De Gea again with another corner, but this time the whipped delivery from the left lands on the roof of the net.

17:00 , George Flood

27 mins: Plenty of defending for Forest to do now as United force a couple more corners and Danilo sees off a cross into the box.

Fernandes and Eriksen are getting onto the ball so easily in Forest’s final third.

The ball then deflects off Wan-Bissaka for a pressure-relieving goal kick.

Felipe back on his feet for Forest after a knock.

16:57 , George Flood

26 mins: Eriksen tests Navas’ reflexes at his front post as this frantic game continues to rattle along at a fair old pace.

Surely no chance it finishes 0-0.

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24 mins: Forest earn another corner through Awoniyi and again there are so many bodies crowded around De Gea inside the six-yard box.

It’s another dangerous delivery to the back post and the ball deflects onto the woodwork off the elbow of McKenna, who is being marked by Martial for some reason.

That probably would have been ruled out.

16:54 , George Flood

22 mins: United have dominated possession so far and Forest are affording them way too much space all over the pitch.

Dalot releases the hugely influential Fernandes down the left and his pacy cross is just too quick for Martial, with Forest’s defenders demanding a flag.

United come again at speed but this time Martial is flagged offside.

16:52 , George Flood

20 mins: Maguire breathes a sigh of relief after he, Martial and Dalot all compete with McKenna for a dangerous Forest corner to the back post.

The ball eventually hits the arm of the England centre-back before United hastily scramble clear.

I don’t think referee Simon Hooper saw that and there’s a VAR check for a penalty, but play is waved on.

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18 mins: Brave ‘keeping from De Gea to come out and punch clear a long-range Renan Lodi free-kick into the box.

But Forest’s midfield are all at sea again and there’s acres of space for United once more through the middle.

Antony twists and turns in the box before Fernandes’ shot deflects off McKenna and forces Navas into a flying save.

Neco Williams then gets a crucial touch to nip the rebound away from Martial.

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16 mins: Neat passing football from United on the edge of the Forest box, with Antony then bending a shot over the bar.

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14 mins: A nightmare start to this game for Maguire, who miscues a simple pass to Wan-Bissaka straight out of play on the far side.

The Forest fans enjoyed that and are goading him every time he gets on the ball.

16:44 , George Flood

12 mins: Johnson gets to his feet and makes his way gingerly to the sideline.

Thankfully for Forest, the Welsh forward looks okay to continue.

16:42 , George Flood

10 mins: A real worry for Steve Cooper now as the ever-present Johnson goes down in some pain after clashing knees with Lindelof.

He will need physio treatment.

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8 min: Felipe almost turns a wicked Fernandes delivery intended for Martial into his own net!

Wan-Bissaka then goes to ground to try and thwart the dangerous Johnson.

Some pace to this game inside the first 10 minutes.

16:39 , George Flood

7 mins: Sancho declines to pull the trigger after a cracking ball across from Fernandes.

Instead Eriksen tees up Dalot, who fires well over the crossbar from the edge of the box.

De Gea is now struggling for United, with Butland warming up down the touchline just in case.

Surely not another injury for Ten Hag to contend with.

16:38 , George Flood

5 mins: Forest are putting Maguire under all sorts of pressure during a frantic start to this match.

The pace of Brennan Johnson in particular is going to be a real problem for him.

A long throw-in from Niakhate and subsequent pair of headed flick-ons created havoc in the United box and Wan-Bissaka makes a key block to deny Awoniyi.

This is very lively stuff so far.

16:36 , George Flood

4 mins: Plenty of positivity from United early, though they lose the ball on the edge of the Forest box and the hosts try to launch a swift counter-attack.

Danilo wants to release Awoniyi, who is hauled down by Maguire.

He protests his innocence, though that’s a very early booking for the United defender.

He’s walking a tightrope already.

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2 mins: A huge early chance for United!

They work the ball nicely down the right flank and it’s a gorgeous reverse pass from Antony into Fernandes, whose effort is palmed away by Navas.

It falls kindly for Sancho, whose low drive is blocked crucially by Felipe.

16:28 , George Flood

Here come the teams at the City Ground!

United are in their white away strips this afternoon, with Forest in red.

Simon Hooper is today’s referee.

A great atmosphere at this famous old ground as always.

Late United change as Eriksen replaces Sabitzer

16:26 , George Flood

Confirmation now that United’s injury crisis has got worse with Sabitzer pulling up in the warm-up with a groin issue and heading down the tunnel.

So Eriksen does make his first start since sustaining that serious ankle injury during a challenge from Reading’s Andy Carroll in the FA Cup in January.

A second goalkeeper has been added to the bench in Nathan Bishop.

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Final preparations at the City Ground!

16:20 , George Flood

Sky Sports report that Marcel Sabitzer has been struggling in the warm-up for United and that Christian Eriksen could be in line to start this game instead.

That’s not confirmed yet though.

Forest poach Wilson after Giraldi axe

16:18 , George Flood

There has also been more behind-the-scenes drama at the City Ground this week, with Forest axing sporting director Filippo Giraldi after just six months.

Now they have poached the highly-rated Ross Wilson from Rangers as their new chief football officer, with whom Steve Cooper is keen to develop a quick relationship.

“It hasn’t interfered with my day-to-day work,” said the Forest boss. “Nothing does, because I have to give that 100 per cent.

“The club have made a change, with Filippo going and bringing Ross in. I am a believer that the sporting director or chief football officer or technical director role is something the club needs. I think it will help the club's progress, both on and off the pitch, so I’m an advocate of that.

“I had a good relationship with Filippo, and I will work very hard to have a good relationship with Ross. We are working together on that."

Cooper: Forest need to take risks to end long winless run

16:11 , George Flood

The issue of Steve Cooper’s future has been like a soap opera at Forest this season, with fan uproar and the dreaded vote of confidence following every rumour that he is destined for the sack from owner Evangelos Marinakis.

But the former Swansea boss knows that he needs to pick up wins during a pivotal time in the season and suggested he may take risks against United this afternoon.

"Results have not been anywhere near what we would have hoped, wanted and needed to be and that for me is the be-all and end-all," Cooper said.

"There's such a strong togetherness and culture at the club. We're all frustrated with recent results but determined and motivated because there's still so much to achieve and so much can be done.

"To get a good result you need to take risks, to have a way of thinking you can hurt Manchester United, we've got to really see that with the players and get them to buy into it.

"They have ownership of it as well and deliver on a matchday. I've liked the preparation so far but it only means something if we can take it into Sunday."

Cooper defends Lingard before Man United reunion

16:06 , George Flood

The shock move to Forest has not paid off for Jesse Lingard, who is expected to move on this summer after being limited to 16 appearances in the Premier League during another injury-plagued campaign.

However, ahead of today’s game against his former club, Steve Cooper backed the former England midfielder to bounce back.

"Like everybody, he's giving everything to be in a position where he wants to contribute," Cooper said. "Jesse is as determined as anybody else in the group.

"He's had a bit of a tough time and he's missed some games through injuries that haven't been long-term injuries but have just not allowed him to be available for games.

"Against Manchester United, he'd love to be involved and even more than that contribute in a really, really positive way.

"But the most important thing at the moment is the greater good of the team and what we're trying to do. Any individual situation around that is not as important as the collective."

Ten Hag: Malacia missing with ‘sore knee'

16:00 , George Flood

Erik ten Hag has confirmed that Tyrell Malacia misses out this afternoon due to a knee issue.

“He has a sore knee and already he was struggling in the week. Today it was too bad to start,” he told MUTV.

Four Forest changes from Aston Villa loss

15:53 , George Flood

It’s four changes from Nottingham Forest after their 2-0 loss at Aston Villa that made it nine matches without a win.

Scott McKenna replaces captain Joe Worrall in defence, while Renan Lodi is surprisingly fit to come in along with Remo Freuler as Taiwo Awoniyi leads the line.

Jonjo Shelvey and Harry Toffolo drop to the bench along with Worrall, while Cheikhou Kouyate is out through injury.

Jesse Lingard is also among the substitutes against his former club.

Freuler takes the skipper’s armband.

Three Man United changes from Ten Hag

15:45 , George Flood

Manchester United show three changes from the side that threw away a two-goal lead against Sevilla on Thursday, with the injured defensive trio of Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane and Tyrell Malacia replaced by Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Diogo Dalot.

Otherwise it’s as you were, with Casemiro back in Premier League action for the first time in more than a month after serving his four-game domestic suspension.

Marcel Sabitzer keeps his place in midfield after that Europa League double, so Christian Eriksen remains on the bench.

For the second time in three days, Anthony Martial leads the line ahead of Wout Weghorst, flanked by Antony and Jadon Sancho.

No Luke Shaw or Scott McTominay in the squad, with youngsters Marc Jurado and Zidane Iqbal making the bench along with Brandon Williams.

No Marcus Rashford again either, as expected.

Nottingham Forest lineup

15:34 , George Flood

Starting XI: Navas, Felipe, McKenna, Niakhate, Williams, Freuler, Danilo, Renan Lodi, Gibbs-White, Awoniyi, Johnson

Subs: Worrall, Mangala, Shelvey, Lingard, Hennessey, Toffolo, Surridge, Dennis, Ayew

Man United lineup

15:34 , George Flood

Starting XI: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Dalot, Casemiro, Sabitzer, Fernandes, Antony, Sancho, Martial

Subs: Butland, Jurado, Williams, Eriksen, Fred, Pellistri, Iqbal, Elanga, Weghorst

15:25 , George Flood

It’s also being reported that Tyrell Malacia is absent for Manchester United this afternoon.

Official team news on the way in just five minutes’ time.

Stay tuned...

Ten Hag weighs up Martial ‘risk'

15:22 , George Flood

Will Anthony Martial start for United this afternoon?

The Frenchman has had a lot of success against Forest already this term, but it’s been another frustrating injury disrupted campaign that has increased doubts over his Old Trafford future.

“Maybe he can (play 90 minutes) but it’s a risk,” Ten Hag said after withdrawing Martial just past the hour mark against Sevilla.

"We can't take that risk in this moment because we don't have so many options in the frontline with Rashford injured, with Garnacho injured.

"We don't have so many options there, so we have to be careful and also in (an) individual prospect, we know when there's coming a lot of load he gets injured.

"So, we have to build it and especially when the games are coming quick after each other, the recovery time is less.

"We have to take that also in mind. We have to manage that very good and very careful."

Youngsters make United trip

15:10 , George Flood

PA Sport report that youngsters Marc Jurado and Zidane Iqbal have travelled with the United squad to the City Ground this afternoon, along with Brandon Williams.

However, there is no Luke Shaw or Scott McTominay by the looks of things.

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Having said all that, United know exactly how to win at the City Ground - as they proved back in January.

Marcus Rashford notched a brilliant individual effort and Wout Weghorst and Bruno Fernandes were also on the scoresheet in a comfortable 3-0 win in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final tie.

Anthony Martial and Fred were then on target at Old Trafford as eventual winners United won the return fixture 2-0 to book their spot at Wembley.

Rashford, Martial and Fred also netted in a 3-0 victory over Forest in the League at Old Trafford in December, meaning Steve Cooper’s side are this afternoon looking to avoid following Sheffield Wednesday in 1993-94 and Chelsea in 2010-11 as the only teams to lose four times to United in the same season.

In fact, United have won all of their last eight fixtures against Forest dating back to 1996, with their last loss coming in December 1994 thanks to goals from Stan Collymore and Stuart Pearce at Old Trafford.

Home comforts crucial for struggling Forest

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The calm before a potential genuine storm in the cloudy East Midlands this afternoon.

Forest’s putrid away record this season - they have won just once on their travels in 15 attempts - means that their hopes for Premier League survival likely rest entirely on their ability to pull off a few more valuable wins in front of a brilliant home crowd.

That creates a lot of pressure to maximise the City Ground factor.

But Forest have only lost once in their last 11 top-flight home games, against Newcastle a month ago.

They have also scored in their last 13 home League matches in a row, equalling a club record.

No travelling team in the Premier League has kept a clean sheet here since Tottenham all the way back in August.

Ten Hag: United have depth to cope with injuries

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Key defenders Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane being added to United’s growing injury list has sparked fears among fans as the Red Devils continue to compete on three fronts this season after ending their six-year trophy drought with Carabao Cup glory in February.

As well as still fighting for a top-four finish in the Premier League and travelling to Sevilla for their Europa League quarter-final decider on Thursday night, United also have the small matter of a tough FA Cup semi-final showdown to come against high-flying Brighton at Wembley on April 23.

However, Erik ten Hag is confident that his squad boasts the depth necessary to cope with those worsening fitness issues.

"We have depth in the squad," he said at his pre-match press conference on Friday.

"We have to use the squad - that's also what we did (on Thursday).

"In the meantime, you have to win games, so also you need a tactical approach to win the games.

"But I think we have good players and when we have problems - so injuries, suspensions - we have depth in the squad."

Nottingham Forest vs Man United prediction

14:18 , George Flood

Luckily for United, Forest look in absolute free fall at the moment.

While the City Ground atmosphere will be a factor and Forest are more than capable of claiming big scalps on home soil, Ten Hag’s side should have enough to eek out another key win in the race for Champions League qualification.

Nottingham Forest team news

14:16 , George Flood

Forest are dealing with an ongoing injury crisis in their bloated squad that will see them without 11 first-team players this afternoon.

Serge Aurier, Cheikhou Kouyate, Moussa Niakhate, Gustavo Scarpa, Ryan Yates, Giulian Biancone, Willy Boly, Dean Henderson, Renan Lodi, Omar Richards and Chris Wood are all currently in the treatment room.

Aurier, Lodi, Scarpa and Yates seem closest to returning, but won’t play any part this afternoon.

Man United team news

14:09 , George Flood

Manchester United are reeling from the news that Lisandro Martinez will miss the rest of the season after fracturing a metatarsal bone in his foot during the chaotic 2-2 draw with Sevilla on Thursday.

Centre-back colleague Raphael Varane is also expected to be sidelined for a few weeks with an ankle issue picked up in the same game, putting a lot of pressure on Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof to step up.

Manager Erik ten Hag said there was a chance that Marcus Rashford could be fit for the second leg against Sevilla next week after a groin complaint, but he is not expected to play any part this afternoon.

Luke Shaw could return at the City Ground after missing the last two games with a hamstring injury, while Scott McTominay may also feature after being absent against Sevilla with a knock.

However, the likes of Alejandro Garnacho, Donny van de Beek and Tom Heaton are all still sidelined.

How to watch Nottingham Forest vs Man United

14:05 , George Flood

TV channel: In the UK, today’s game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League and Ultra HDR following the conclusion of the London derby between West Ham and Arsenal on Super Sunday.

Live stream: The Sky Go app will provide a live stream for subscribers online.

Welcome to Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United LIVE coverage!

14:01 , George Flood

Good afternoon and welcome to Standard Sport’s live coverage of Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United at the City Ground.

It’s a key game at both ends of the table today as Forest continue to scrap for their Premier League survival and end a dreadful nine-match winless run that has left them in the relegation zone with continued doubts over the future of manager Steve Cooper.

For United, it’s a chance to take advantage of top-four rivals Newcastle and Tottenham both losing yesterday and jump up to third place while creating a nice buffer in the fight for Champions League qualification and re-injecting confidence after Sevilla’s late fightback in the Europa League quarter-finals on Thursday.

Kick-off in the East Midlands this afternoon is at 4:30pm BST, so stay tuned for live game updates. First we’ll have all the latest team news and thoughts from both camps.