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Premier League | Gameweek 20
Dec 30, 2023 at 5.30pm UK
The City Ground
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Nott'm Forest
vs.
Man Utd

How Manchester United could line up against Nottingham Forest

How Man Utd could line up against Nott'm Forest
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Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester United could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest.

Manchester United could be without as many as 10 players for Saturday's Premier League encounter with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.

Erik ten Hag is still having to cope without Casemiro (thigh), Lisandro Martinez (foot), Harry Maguire (groin), Tyrell Malacia, Amad Diallo (both knee), Victor Lindelof (unspecified) and Mason Mount (calf) due to injury, although the latter is closing in on a return after taking part in light training this week.

Anthony Martial (illness), Luke Shaw and Sofyan Amrabat (both unspecified) all missed the Red Devils' 3-2 home win over Aston Villa on Boxing Day and the trio are regarded as doubts for the visit of Forest.

Considering the number of absentees, Ten Hag is unlikely to make mass changes to his starting lineup, although Sergio Reguilon is in contention to return at left-back which could see either Diogo Dalot drop down the substitutes' bench or switch over to right-back to replace Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

Scott McTominay was given as rest in midweek after 18 consecutive starts across all competitions, but the midfielder could return to the first XI against Forest at the expense of either Kobbie Mainoo or Christian Eriksen, the latter of whom has only recently recovered from injury.

Alejandro Garnacho starred for Man United with two goals against Villa last time out and he could retain his place on the right flank, with Marcus Rashford potentially keeping his spot on the left, meaning that Antony and Facundo Pellistri may once again begin as substitutes.

Captain Bruno Fernandes is expected to continue operating as a number 10 behind central striker Rasmus Hojlund, who scored his first Premier League goal at the 15th time of asking in midweek.

Manchester United possible starting lineup: Onana; Dalot, Varane, Evans, Reguilon; Mainoo, McTominay; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund

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