MANCHESTER UNITED welcome back Jesse Lingard and Nottingham Forest for an Old Trafford reunion TODAY.
The former United midfielder is back with Steve Cooper’s side – as this Premier League fixture returns for the first time in 23 years.
Erik ten Hag’s side looked to be improving week in week out during the first half of the season but the Premier League took a break in November and December.
Sitting fifth in the league, the Red Devils will be keen to return to winning ways when they face Nottingham Forest.
While they returned to action against Burnley in the Carabao Cup, they will play in the Premier League for the first time in over a month next week.
United have not played Forest in the Premier League since February 1999, when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer famously scored four goals.
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When is Man Utd vs Nottingham Forest?
- The Red Devils host Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, December 27 TODAY.
- Old Trafford will play host to the clash.
- Man Utd vs Nottingham Forest will get underway from 8pm UK time.
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Can I watch for FREE?
Yes, you can watch the game for free by signing up to an Amazon Prime Video free trial, which is valid for 30 days.
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Manchester United have a centre-back crisis on their hands with Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane given time off following their World Cup exploits.
And Harry Maguire is out due to illness, leaving Victor Lindelof the only recognised first-choice centre-back.
Erik ten Hag said: “We had some problems with illness like Harry Maguire, but he was back on the training pitch today so I’m happy with that.
“Returning from Rapha Varane and Licha Martinez, they are not there [back at United] but we hope on their comeback [soon].”
However, Diogo Dalot remains a doubt after missing their match with Burnley after sustaining an injury in Qatar.
After registering consecutive victories over Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace, Forest will be looking to make it three in a row in the Premier League.
They have a fully fit squad as they head into the clash but Dean Henderson will not feature against his parent club due to the rules of his loan move.
Jesse Lingard will likely feature at Old Trafford for the first time since his departure in the summer.
Morgan Gibbs-White and Serge Aurier are both questionable after the pair picked up injuries but could feature at Old Trafford.
What are the odds?
Man Utd win 2/7
Draw 9/2
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Nottingham Forest victory 9/1
Odds courtesy of Betfair are correct as of December 24.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
