Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest: Premier League Match Preview

Manchester United host Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford, Manchester, on 17 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 37. United sit 3rd on 65 points with a goal difference of 15, while Forest are 16th on 43 points with a goal difference of -2.

Manchester United Availability

Manchester United have several concerns at the back and in attack. M. de Ligt (Back Injury) is sidelined. B. Šeško (Leg Injury) is doubtful. M. Ugarte (Back Injury) is doubtful.

From the attacking metrics, B. Šeško has contributed 11 league goals and 1 assist, making his potential absence a major blow to United’s cutting edge in the final third. However, key creators and scorers such as Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha, B. Mbeumo and Casemiro are all listed as available in the data and should shoulder the attacking burden if Šeško does not feature.

Nottingham Forest Availability

Nottingham Forest face a long list of absentees across the pitch. O. Aina (Injury) is sidelined. W. Boly (Knee Injury) is sidelined. C. Hudson-Odoi (Injury) is sidelined. John Victor (Knee Injury) is sidelined. Murillo (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. N. Savona (Knee Injury) is sidelined.

Z. Abbott (Concussion) is doubtful. M. Gibbs-White (Head Injury) is doubtful. I. Sangaré (Injury) is doubtful.

M. Gibbs-White, Forest’s leading league scorer with 13 goals and 4 assists, would be a major blow if he fails to recover, significantly reducing Forest’s creative and goal threat.

Impact Summary

On paper, Forest risk losing more attacking output, with Gibbs-White central to their 45 league goals. United’s main creative hub, Bruno Fernandes (8 goals, 19 assists), is fully available, meaning the hosts retain most of their offensive structure even if Šeško is limited or absent.