Nottingham Forest continue to hold firm in third place in the Premier League standings as they welcome Manchester United, hoping to take another step toward securing Champions League football next season.
Forest endured a brief rough patch in February but have since steadied the ship, maintaining a seven-point cushion over sixth-place Newcastle with just nine matches remaining.
Heading into the international break, they earned a statement 4-2 victory over Ipswich Town, building on their impressive home triumph against Manchester City. Their current three-match unbeaten run in the league suggests they have rediscovered their rhythm at a crucial time.
Meanwhile, Man United also appear to have turned a corner, stringing together four Premier League games without defeat. Before the break, they cruised to a 3-0 win over Leicester City, showcasing renewed confidence.
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Ruben Amorim’s squad is still in contention for European football through multiple avenues, with a Europa League quarterfinal clash against Lyon on the horizon.
Though lifting that trophy seems like their most viable route to the Champions League, United remain mathematically in the hunt for a top-six finish, trailing by 10 points with nine games left to play.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Nottingham Forest vs. Man United live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match in the U.S.:
- TV channel: —
- Live stream: Peacock
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the United States. Streaming options are available on Peacock.
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What time does Nottingham Forest vs. Man United kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at the City Ground in Nottingham, England and kicks off on Tuesday, April 1 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Tue, Apr. 1 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Tue, Apr. 1 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Tue, Apr. 1 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Tue, Apr. 1 | 12:00 p.m. |
Nottingham Forest vs. Man United predicted lineups, team news
Nuno Espirito Santo faces an anxious wait over the fitness of Morgan Gibbs-White and Chris Wood ahead of Nottingham Forest’s clash with Manchester United on Tuesday. Gibbs-White picked up a knock during Saturday’s FA Cup victory over Brighton, while Wood sat out due to an injury sustained on international duty.
The only confirmed absentee for Forest is Carlos Miguel, and if fitness concerns subside, Nuno may stick with the same starting XI that secured a 4-2 win over Ipswich before the international break.
Nottingham Forest predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Sels — Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, N Williams — Dominguez, Anderson — Jota, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi — Elanga.
Injured: Carlos Miguel (thigh), Chris Wood (hip).
Suspended: None
For United, Patrick Dorgu returns from suspension and is expected to slot in at left wing-back. His availability comes at a crucial time for Ruben Amorim, who lost Ayden Heaven to injury in the 3-0 win over Leicester. Heaven joins a growing list of absentees, including Jonny Evans, Lisandro Martinez, Amad, Kobbie Mainoo, and Luke Shaw.
However, United could receive a defensive boost, with Harry Maguire and Leny Yoro potentially available, easing the squad’s depth issues at center-back. Christian Eriksen, who has started the last two league fixtures, may retain his spot, possibly at the expense of Joshua Zirkzee.
Man United predicted XI (3-4-3, right to left): Onana — De Ligt, Maguire, Yoro — Dalot, Fernandes, Ugarte, Dorgu — Garnacho, Hojlund, Zirkzee.
Injured: Amad Diallo (ankle), Luke Shaw (foot), Jonny Evans (lower back), Lisandro Martinez (torn ACL), Kobbie Mainoo (undisclosed), Harry Maguire (lower back), Heaven (leg), Leny Yoro (foot), Bayindir (undisclosed)
Premier League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Tuesday, April 01
- Arsenal vs. Fulham (2:45 p.m.)
- Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. West Ham (2:45 p.m.)
- Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester United (3:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, April 02
- Manchester City vs. Leicester City (2:45 p.m.)
- Newcastle United vs. Brentford (2:45 p.m.)
- Southampton vs. Crystal Palace (2:45 p.m.)
- AFC Bournemouth vs. Ipswich Town (2:45 p.m.)
- Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Aston Villa (2:45 p.m.)
- Liverpool vs. Everton (3:00 p.m.)
Thursday, April 03
- Chelsea vs. Tottenham Hotspur (3:00 p.m.)
