Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Preview: Key Absences and Match Impact

Manchester United host Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford, Manchester, with kick-off at 11:30 (UTC) 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 and 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.

B. Šeško’s 11 league goals make him a key part of United’s attacking threat; his potential absence would be a major blow. With Bruno Fernandes (8 goals, 19 assists) and Matheus Cunha (9 goals) both available, United still retain significant creative and scoring power.

Nottingham Forest Availability

Nottingham Forest face a lengthy absentee list. 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 standout with 13 goals and 4 assists, would be a major blow if he cannot feature.

Impact Summary

United’s main attacking core remains intact, but the potential loss of Šeško trims their finishing edge. Forest risk losing their primary creator and scorer in Gibbs-White, compounding defensive absences and tilting the attacking balance toward Manchester United.