Predicted Manchester United line-up v Nottingham Forest

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Manchester United face Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Sunday.

Manchester United are still reeling from a defensive collapse against Sevilla and plotting revenge against the Spanish side.

But before that, there is a Premier League clash to be played against a Nottingham Forest side who will have revenge on their minds too.

United have beaten Forest three times this season including in both legs of the Carabao Cup semi-finals.

Predicted XI v Forest

Plans for this game are complicated by the injuries sustained against Sevilla. Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane have joined Marcus Rashford on the sidelines.

Erik ten Hag will have a plan. He is resourceful, and he will be looking to make the best of the situation he finds himself in.

David de Gea will start in goal, with United’s centre-backs reverting to Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire. Once United’s first choice pairing, they will need to be at the top of their game.

Tyrell Malacia will likely continue at left-back with Luke Shaw saved for the Sevilla tie as he recovers from injury.

We could see Diogo Dalot coming back in at right-back for this game, even though Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been playing very well.

United’s midfield should pick itself. Casemiro is eligible to play in the Premier League once again, while Marcel Sabitzer is a man in form.

Bruno Fernandes will certainly start the game, especially in view of his suspension for the second leg in Seville.

United’s front three should be the same as against Sevilla, with Jadon Sancho, Anthony Martial and Antony featuring.

There could be a case to bring Wout Weghorst in after his goal at the City Ground back in January. But Martial was withdrawn after an hour against Sevilla, seemingly with this fixture in mind.