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Coming off the again of a uncommon unbeaten run, Manchester United face a tricky job tonight as they journey to the Metropolis Floor to face a buoyant Nottingham Forest aspect within the Premier League.
Forest lie third within the desk and have a six level cushion within the race for a prime 4 end. They are going to be determined to not lose any floor by failing to beat the Purple Devils, though they might be with out prime goalscorer Chris Wooden, who has a hip harm.
United’s final line of defence might be Andre Onana. Nevertheless, Altay Bayindir is again in coaching after harm and may make the bench.
Harry Maguire and Leny Yoro additionally return, however Ayden Heaven has not recovered from the harm that noticed him stretchered off in opposition to Leicester. Jonny Evans can be injured and Lisandro Martinez is out for the season.
We consider Maguire will are available in for Victor Lindelof and Noussair Mazraoui will even transfer again into the again three, with Yoro being named on the bench.
Patrick Dorgu returns after suspension and may play at left wing again with Diogo Dalot at proper wing again.
Luke Shaw is again in coaching however head coach Ruben Amorim has already mentioned he’s not prepared to participate on this sport.
Manu Ugarte and Bruno Fernandes will most likely be the central midfield pivot, with Casemiro and Toby Collyer different choices. Kobbie Mainoo continues to be injured.
Up entrance, the much-improved Josh Zirkzee and Alejandro Garnacho are prone to flank Rasmus Hojlund. Mason Mount and Christian Eriksen are additionally out there, however Amad continues to be injured.
Chido Obi will even be lacking after enjoying 120 minutes within the FA Youth Cup semi-final in opposition to Aston Villa final evening.
Harry Amass didn’t participate in that sport which suggests he might be in tonight’s squad.
The bench may due to this fact be Bayindir, Amass, Yoro, Lindelof, Casemiro, Collyer, Eriksen, Mount and maybe a 3rd keeper comparable to Elyh Harrison.
This, then, is our predicted beginning XI for tonight’s 8pm BST kick off:
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