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Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Competition – English Premier League Stadium: Old Trafford Date: 17th May 2026 Kick-off time – 12:30 GMT
Sunday’s penultimate Premier League fixture of the season brings Nottingham Forest to Old Trafford with nothing but pride left to play for, while Manchester United have a concrete incentive — securing third place and Champions League football for next season.
The Red Devils head into this match on a solid overall run despite stumbling at the final hurdle last time out. Their most recent outing was a goalless draw away at Sunderland, a frustrating point on the road. Prior to that, they produced a commanding 3-2 home victory over Liverpool. Before that, a 2-1 home win over Brentford continued a productive spell. Earlier in this run, they collected a statement 1-0 win away at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea. The oldest result in the sequence was a 1-2 home defeat to Leeds United — the one blemish in an otherwise consistent run. Three wins, a draw and a defeat from five sums up a side that has largely delivered when it mattered.
Forest arrive at Old Trafford having gone through something of a rollercoaster in their final weeks. Their most recent outing was a 1-1 home draw with Newcastle United, a result that capped a mixed end to the campaign. Prior to that, they were thrashed 4-0 away at Aston Villa in the Europa League — a chastening exit from Europe. Before that, a superb 3-1 away win at Chelsea represented one of their best results of the season. Earlier in this run, a 1-0 home win over Aston Villa in Europe showed their quality on their day. The oldest result was an emphatic 5-0 away victory at Sunderland. Three wins, a draw and a heavy defeat make for a patchy finale.
From a standings perspective, Manchester United sit third on 65 points after 36 games, six points clear of both Liverpool and Aston Villa in fourth and fifth on 59 points. With two games remaining, a victory here would take United to 68 points — beyond the reach of either rival, who can each accumulate a maximum of 65. A win today would confirm their Champions League spot with a game to spare. Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, are 16th on 43 points and are already mathematically safe from relegation — West Ham, sit on 36 points and can reach a maximum of 42, leaving Forest untouchable regardless of this result.
The head-to-head record in recent seasons has favoured Forest, who have won three of the last five meetings between the sides, with one draw and one win for United. Most recently, the sides drew 2-2 at the City Ground in November 2025. In the previous encounter before that, Forest won 1-0 at home against United in April 2025.
The hosts will be without the distraction of cup final preparations — that task falls to the squad on Saturday — and United’s depth and motivation at Old Trafford should give them the edge. Forest, though, have shown they are no pushover on their travels this term, and Awoniyi leading the line will demand respect from the United backline.
In the UK, the match is live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage available via Sky Go. In the United States, viewers can watch on USA Network and Telemundo. The game is also broadcast in Germany on Sky Sport Premier League, in France on Canal+ Foot, and in Australia on Stan Sport.
Lineups & Injuries
Manchester United (4-2-3-1) Lammens, Mazraoui, Maguire, Martínez, Shaw, Mount, Mainoo, Amad, Fernandes, Zirkzee, Cunha
Nottingham Forest (3-4-2-1) Sels, Milenkovic, Morato, Netz, Igor Jesus, Anderson, Dominguez, Bakwa, Cunha, Williams, Awoniyi
Manchester United – Last 5 Games
| Result | Home Team | Score | Away Team | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🤝 | Sunderland | 0-0 | Manchester United | English Premier League | May 9, 2026 |
| ✅ | Manchester United | 3-2 | Liverpool | English Premier League | May 3, 2026 |
| ✅ | Manchester United | 2-1 | Brentford | English Premier League | Apr 27, 2026 |
| ✅ | Chelsea | 0-1 | Manchester United | English Premier League | Apr 18, 2026 |
| ❌ | Manchester United | 1-2 | Leeds United | English Premier League | Apr 13, 2026 |
Nottingham Forest – Last 5 Games
| Result | Home Team | Score | Away Team | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🤝 | Nottingham Forest | 1-1 | Newcastle United | English Premier League | May 10, 2026 |
| ❌ | Aston Villa | 4-0 | Nottingham Forest | Europa League | May 7, 2026 |
| ✅ | Chelsea | 1-3 | Nottingham Forest | English Premier League | May 4, 2026 |
| ✅ | Nottingham Forest | 1-0 | Aston Villa | Europa League | Apr 30, 2026 |
| ✅ | Sunderland | 0-5 | Nottingham Forest | English Premier League | Apr 24, 2026 |
Head To Head – Last 5 Meetings
| Home Team | Score | Away Team | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Forest | 2-2 | Manchester United | English Premier League | Nov 1, 2025 |
| Nottingham Forest | 1-0 | Manchester United | English Premier League | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Manchester United | 2-3 | Nottingham Forest | English Premier League | Dec 7, 2024 |
| Nottingham Forest | 0-1 | Manchester United | English FA Cup | Feb 28, 2024 |
| Nottingham Forest | 2-1 | Manchester United | English Premier League | Dec 30, 2023 |
TV Listings / Streaming
| Country | Channel |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Go |
| Republic of Ireland | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League |
| United States | USA Network, Telemundo |
| Germany | Sky Sport Premier League |
| France | Canal+ Foot |
| Australia | Stan Sport |
| India | JioHotstar, Star Sports Select 1 |
| Spain | DAZN Spain, Movistar+ |
| Canada | DAZN Canada |
Premier League Table — 2025/26 (Matchday 36)
| Pos | Club | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 36 | 24 | 7 | 5 | 68 | 26 | +42 | 79 |
| 2 | Man City | 36 | 23 | 8 | 5 | 75 | 32 | +43 | 77 |
| 3 | Man United | 36 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 63 | 48 | +15 | 65 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 36 | 17 | 8 | 11 | 60 | 48 | +12 | 59 |
| 5 | Aston Villa | 36 | 17 | 8 | 11 | 50 | 46 | +4 | 59 |
| 6 | Bournemouth | 36 | 13 | 16 | 7 | 56 | 52 | +4 | 55 |
| 7 | Brighton | 36 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 52 | 42 | +10 | 53 |
| 8 | Brentford | 36 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 52 | 49 | +3 | 51 |
| 9 | Chelsea | 36 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 55 | 49 | +6 | 49 |
| 10 | Everton | 36 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 46 | 46 | 0 | 49 |
| 11 | Fulham | 36 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 44 | 50 | -6 | 48 |
| 12 | Sunderland | 36 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 37 | 46 | -9 | 48 |
| 13 | Newcastle | 36 | 13 | 7 | 16 | 50 | 52 | -2 | 46 |
| 14 | Leeds | 36 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 48 | 53 | -5 | 44 |
| 15 | Palace | 36 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 38 | 47 | -9 | 44 |
| 16 | Nottm Forest | 36 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 45 | 47 | -2 | 43 |
| 17 | Tottenham | 36 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 46 | 55 | -9 | 38 |
| 18 | West Ham | 36 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 42 | 62 | -20 | 36 |
| 19 | Burnley | 36 | 4 | 9 | 23 | 37 | 73 | -36 | 21 |
| 20 | Wolves | 36 | 3 | 9 | 24 | 25 | 66 | -41 | 18 |
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