Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United LIVE!
Unable to extend their recent Premier League winning streak, Ruben Amorim’s Red Devils settled for a point at the City Ground as a sublime volley from Amad Diallo cancelled out a second half fightback from Forest. United looked to be on course for a fourth straight victory when they took the lead just after the half hour mark, as Casemiro headed home Bruno Fernandes’s delivery from a corner that the hosts argued should never have been awarded.
Having gone into the break a goal down, Forest scored twice in as many minutes through Morgan Gibbs-White and Nicolo Savona to turn the tie on its head soon after the restart. Amad’s fine left-footed effort from the edge of the box - after Forest failed to properly clear a corner nine minutes from time - levelled the scores again, before a goal-line clearance by Murillo in the closing stages ensured Sean Dyche’s side also came away with a first point since September. Relive all the action in our live blog below!
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United latest news
- GOAL! Nottingham Forest 2-2 Man Utd: Amad levels with sublime volley
- GOAL! Nottingham Forest 2-1 Man Utd: Savona puts Forest ahead
- GOAL! Nottingham Forest 1-1 Man Utd: Gibbs-White equalises
- GOAL! Nottingham Forest 0-1 Man Utd: Casemiro heads in opener from contested corner
Report: Amad volley rescues draw after Forest fightback
18:48 , Alex DakersAmad Diallo’s delightful volley stopped Ruben Amorim’s first anniversary as Manchester United manager from ending in defeat and extended Nottingham Forest’s wait for a second Premier League win of the season.
Saturday’s trip to the City Ground landed a year to the day since the Portuguese was named as Erik ten Hag’s successor and came during the best spell of his topsy-turvy tenure.
United arrived on a run of three straight wins and Diallo’s late volley maintained their unbeaten record, securing a 2-2 draw as Sean Dyche’s Forest were denied a comeback win.
It was probably a fair result at the end of a helter-skelter encounter that the Red Devils went ahead in, with the City Ground faithful raging at the decision to award the corner from which Casemiro headed home.
Nicolo Savona was adjudged to have taken the ball out of play and looked like he would have the last laugh, coolly scoring in the 50th minute just two minutes after Morgan Gibbs-White had equalised.
United pushed for a leveller that Diallo eventually found in style, with the Ivory Coast international then denied a stoppage-time winner by Murillo’s goal-line intervention.
Read the full match report here!
FT: Nottingham Forest 2-2 Man Utd
16:57 , Alex DakersAnd that is that!
Amad’s lovely volley earns United a point, and Murillo’s late goal-line clearance earns Forest theirs after a good second half fightback from the Tricky Trees.
Nottingham Forest 2-2 Man Utd
16:53 , Alex Dakers90+4mins: Amad has had a shot cleared off the line!
Murillo does very well there to deny United what would surely have been a winner.
The Forest centre-back had blocked what looked to be a goal-bound Casemiro shot a minute earlier.
Nottingham Forest 2-2 Man Utd
16:52 , Alex Dakers90+2mins: Ibrahim Sangare replaces Callum Hudson-Odoi, who has been impressive today for Forest - an ever-present threat.
Nottingham Forest 2-2 Man Utd
16:51 , Alex Dakers90mins: Five minutes of stoppage time at the City Ground.
Will we have a winner?
Nottingham Forest 2-2 Man Utd
16:50 , Alex Dakers88mins: Matheus Cunha has a go from distance after receiving the ball from fellow playmaker Bruno Fernandes, but Matz Sels makes the save in the centre of the goal.
A minute later, he sets up Benjamin Sesko but the Slovenian striker’s shot - from a tough angle on the left - is too high.
Nottingham Forest 2-2 Man Utd
16:45 , Alex Dakers86mins: Mazraoui has gone into the book before that corner is taken for a foul in the previous phase of play.
Elliot Anderson delivers the ball in but it ends up going out for another corner from the opposite side.
Nottingham Forest 2-2 Man Utd
16:44 , Alex Dakers85mins: A few minutes later, Amad is back fulfilling his defensive duties to block a Neco Williams shot, sending the ball out for a Forest corner.
GOAL! Nottingham Forest 2-2 Man Utd
16:42 , Alex Dakers81mins: Another corner not properly dealt with by Forest, and United are level!
A brilliant, first-time volley by Amad Diallo from the edge of the box after the ball bobbled around following Bryan Mbeumo’s initial delivery.
It's checked for handball and offside, but it stands.
Nottingham Forest 2-1 Man Utd
16:37 , Alex Dakers77mins: United take the opportunity of this stoppage in play to replace Leny Yoro with Noussair Mazraoui.
Forest then make a change of their own, as Igor Jesus is withdrawn and Taiwo Awoniyi introduced to the fray.
Nottingham Forest 2-1 Man Utd
16:35 , Alex Dakers74mins: Amad switches play from right to left, with Matheus Cunha leaving it for Casemiro whose shot is blocked.
United have another go, but Matz Sels collects the ball.
Ryan Yates has gone down with a grimace, though, and is receiving some treatment on the pitch.
Nottingham Forest 2-1 Man Utd
16:32 , Alex Dakers72mins: Forest have been knocking the ball dangerously in and around United’s penalty area, but the visitors are keeping the deficit at one goal for now.
Nottingham Forest 2-1 Man Utd
16:30 , Alex Dakers71mins: United clear it and the referee waves away half-hearted calls for a handball.
Nottingham Forest 2-1 Man Utd
16:30 , Alex Dakers70mins: Forest win another corner - their fifth of the afternoon - as the ball goes out of play off Dorgu.
Nottingham Forest 2-1 Man Utd
16:29 , Alex Dakers68mins: Ruben Amorim makes his first change of the game, with Patrick Dorgu replacing Diogo Dalot at left wing-back.
Nottingham Forest 2-1 Man Utd
16:28 , Alex Dakers68mins: Hudson-Odoi is then central to another Nottingham Forest chance as he bends a right-footed shot past the outreached arms of Senne Lammens - but the ball curls wide of the post.
Nottingham Forest 2-1 Man Utd
16:26 , Alex Dakers66mins: Callum Hudson-Odoi darts past Amad Diallo and clips a dangerous cross into the box from the byline.
Igor Jesus gets on the end of it but the angle is tight, his effort off target, and United breathe a sigh of relief.
Nottingham Forest 2-1 Man Utd
16:22 , Alex Dakers62mins: Dan Ndoye goes into the referee’s book, and there’s some movement down in the dugouts.
Will it be Sean Dyche or Ruben Amorim who makes the first change here?
Nottingham Forest 2-1 Man Utd
16:20 , Alex Dakers60mins: United very nearly draw level again as a long-range Bruno Fernandes effort skids across the turf and clatters back off the post.
It had Matz Sels beaten, and Casemiro tries to latch onto the rebound but hits the side netting.
Nottingham Forest 2-1 Man Utd
16:17 , Alex Dakers57mins: At the other end, another good corner delivery from Elliot Anderson isn’t met cleanly enough by Murillo.
Nottingham Forest 2-1 Man Utd
16:15 , Alex Dakers55mins: Bryan Mbeumo fires a low shot that Matz Sels gets down to stop.
GOAL! Nottingham Forest 2-1 Man Utd
16:10 , Alex Dakers50mins: And minutes later, Forest take the lead through Nicolo Savona!
Another cross into the box, this time the ball is deflected to full-back Savona - the man deemed not to have kept it in play in that contentious first half moment - and the Italian rifles it into the net from close range.
GOAL! Nottingham Forest 1-1 Man Utd
16:09 , Alex Dakers48mins: Morgan Gibbs-White gets Nottingham Forest back into this match!
The England international lands a lovely header on a fine cross from substitute Ryan Yates, and the City Ground erupts.
Nottingham Forest 0-1 Man Utd
16:07 , Alex Dakers48mins: An early corner to Forest, swung in by Elliot Anderson but it’s punched away by Senne Lammens.
Second half underway
16:05 , Alex Dakers46mins: We’re back for another half at the City Ground.
Can Forest shake off their frustration and find a way back into this?
Sean Dyche is still in the ear of the fourth official.
Did the ball go out of play?
15:54 , Alex DakersHere’s a still from the pivotal moment in that first half, when Nicolo Savona tried to keep the ball in play but the officials gave a corner.
Forest then failed to defend Bruno Fernandes’s dead-ball delivery, leaving Casemiro to head home the opener.
Man United have taken the lead against Nottingham Forest but should the goal have stood. 🤔
— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) November 1, 2025
Nicolò Savona looked as though he kept the ball on the pitch but the referee blew for a corner. 👀
United scored directly from that corner with a Casemiro header. 😬 pic.twitter.com/7QOY4cuSlk
HT: Nottingham Forest 0-1 Man Utd
15:50 , Alex DakersThe visitors lead at the break, with jeers echoing around the City Ground due to the nature of that opener from a contested corner.
Nottingham Forest 0-1 Man Utd
15:47 , Alex Dakers45mins: Three minutes of stoppage time at the end of the first half.
Free-kick to Forest after Benjamin Sesko fouls Ryan Yates while challenging for a ball in the air.
Nottingham Forest 0-1 Man Utd
15:45 , Alex Dakers44mins: Hudson-Odoi then finds Morgan Gibbs-White on Forest’s next attack, but Luke Shaw gets in the way of the resulting effort.
Nottingham Forest 0-1 Man Utd
15:44 , Alex Dakers43mins: Dan Ndoye hits a strong shot towards Senne Lammens which the United goalkeeper does well to save, but Forest’s winger was deemed to have been in an offside position when he received the ball anyway.
Nottingham Forest 0-1 Man Utd
15:49 , Alex Dakers42mins: Amad Diallo, slightly off balance, flashes a shot wide.
Nottingham Forest 0-1 Man Utd
15:41 , Alex Dakers40mins: Callum Hudson-Odoi drags a shot towards goal, it takes a slight deflection on its way into the box and the Forest players in the area can’t quite get to it to stop the ball rolling out of play.
GOAL! Nottingham Forest 0-1 Man Utd
15:36 , Alex Dakers34mins: And United take the lead!
The corner - which Forest disputed but looks to have been correctly awarded - is whipped in by Bruno Fernandes, and Casemiro rises to knock it home.
Forest don’t believe the ball went completely out of play, but then leave United’s midfielder free to capitalise on the decision against them.
Casemiro's header has given Manchester United the lead against Nottingham Forest, but Sean Dyche's side were not happy with the decision to award a corner.
— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) November 1, 2025
Nicolo Savona attempted to keep the ball in play but to no avail, according to the officials.
Was the whole of the ball… pic.twitter.com/MBdbchKwPu
We’ll bring you any official update on that call if one is given.
Nottingham Forest 0-0 Man Utd
15:34 , Alex Dakers33mins: Luke Shaw clips a through ball in the direction that Matheus Cunha looks to be running, but there’s a little too much pace on it and Matz Sels gets there first.
Bryan Mbeumo then sees a cross-shot blocked, before a second attempt searching for Benjamin Sesko is deflected out for a corner...
Nottingham Forest 0-0 Man Utd
15:31 , Alex Dakers28mins: And at the other end, Amad Diallo lashes a promising curling shot towards goal - which looks like it took a slight deflection on the way through - but Matz Sels makes a diving save.
That was United’s first shot on target, though the Red Devils have had a few other threatening opportunities.
Nottingham Forest 0-0 Man Utd
15:29 , Alex Dakers26mins: Forest full-back Nicolo Savona raced away down the right wing a moment ago, but his shot from the edge of the area was clipped by Matthijs de Ligt and Senne Lammens gathers it.
Nottingham Forest 0-0 Man Utd
15:26 , Alex Dakers25mins: Forest halt Amad Diallo’s rush forward but referee Darren England decides there was nothing untoward in the challenge by Neco Williams - play on!
United win it back and Luke Shaw plays a neat one-two before trying to find Benjamin Sesko, whose final touch lets him down and the chance is over.
Nottingham Forest 0-0 Man Utd
15:24 , Alex Dakers23mins: Forest are knocking on the door as well here, with Hudson-Odoi a constant nuisance down United’s right flank so far.
Nottingham Forest 0-0 Man Utd
15:22 , Alex Dakers20mins: Bryan Mbeumo lifts a lovely ball over the top from the left, which Benjamin Sesko rushes onto but Forest scramble it clear.
Nottingham Forest 0-0 Man Utd
15:20 , Alex Dakers18mins: A good ball from Bruno Fernandes now finds Casemiro at the back post, but the veteran Brazilian’s close-range shot is saved by Forest goalie Matz Sels.
Nottingham Forest 0-0 Man Utd
15:16 , Alex Dakers16mins: Up the other end, Matheus Cunha finds Benjamin Sesko who unleashes his effort quickly but drags it wide of the left post.
Nottingham Forest 0-0 Man Utd
15:16 , Alex Dakers15mins: Forest continue their bright start, though, with Callum Hudson-Odoi whipping a right-footed shot from distance over the crossbar.
Nottingham Forest 0-0 Man Utd
15:15 , Alex Dakers14mins: The hosts are indeed forced into an early change, with Luiz withdrawn and Forest's long-serving captain Yates introduced to the action.
Nottingham Forest 0-0 Man Utd
15:13 , Alex Dakers12mins: Douglas Luiz has pulled up clutching his hamstring, with Nottingham Forest club captain Ryan Yates limbering up on the side-lines.
That would be a disappointing end to the afternoon for the Brazilian.
Nottingham Forest 0-0 Man Utd
15:09 , Alex Dakers8mins: In their next foray forward, Forest find Dan Ndoye who tests Senne Lammens with a rising shot from outside the area.
The Belgian ‘keeper parries it out for another corner, but the hosts can’t capitalise on the opportunity as United clear.
Nottingham Forest 0-0 Man Utd
15:08 , Alex Dakers6mins: Callum Hudson-Odoi darts into United’s box and finds Igor Jesus, whose shot under pressure is deflected out for a Forest corner.
The Tricky Trees place it short to Douglas Luiz, whose delivery finds Nikola Milenkovic, but the big centre-back can’t quite keep his header down.
Nottingham Forest 0-0 Man Utd
15:05 , Alex Dakers3mins: And the first corner of the match is also won by Manchester United.
Good link-up play from Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo down the right with the latter’s cross reaching Benjamin Sesko, whose shot is deflected out.
Nothing comes of the resulting set piece, though.
Nottingham Forest 0-0 Man Utd
15:03 , Alex Dakers2mins: The first foul of the afternoon is won by Matheus Cunha, with Nicolo Savona the Forest man penalised.
Kick-off: Nottingham Forest 0-0 Man Utd
15:01 , Alex DakersWe’re underway at the City Ground!
A first home Premier League game in charge of Nottingham Forest for Sean Dyche.
A chance to win four straight for Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United, who get the ball rolling.
The two managers had a bit of back and forth in the lead up to this afternoon’s fixture, but look chummy enough on the touchline.
Pre-match tributes
15:00 , Alex DakersBefore kick-off, both sets of fans and players have paid tribute to ex-Forest players Willie Young and Colin Addison, who passed away this week at the respective ages of 73 and 85.
Here we go...
14:58 , Alex DakersAnd here they come!
A reminder of today’s team news...
Nottingham Forest XI: Sels, Williams, Murillo, Milenkovic, Savona, Anderson, Luiz, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Jesus.
Subs: John, Morato, Sangare, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee
Manchester United XI: Lammens, Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw, Amad, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko
Subs: Bayindir, Dorgu, Heaven, Maguire, Mazraoui, Mainoo, Mount, Ugarte, Zirkzee
Players in the tunnel
14:56 , Alex DakersWe’ll have both squads out on the pitch in a few moments.
10 to go until kick-off
14:50 , Alex DakersJust 10 minutes until our scheduled kick-off time at the City Ground now.
This is one of five 3pm fixtures across the Premier League today, with table toppers Arsenal also in action before a couple of evening games.
United could, for the time being, go second in the division with another three points here. A victory would also be huge for Forest, as it would help them edge closer to an escape from the relegation zone.
Amorim: 'We are confident, but must forget the past three weeks'
14:50 , Alex DakersManchester United boss Ruben Amorim says his team and the club’s fans are growing increasingly confident thanks to their recent good form.
But, the Portuguese insists it is important not to get caught up in their past victories as they must “do it all over again” by facing a “tough opponent” in Forest and a manager in Sean Dyche who is capable of having a “huge impact” at his new club.
Ruben's pre-match thoughts 💭⤵️
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 1, 2025
Finishing the warm-ups
14:45 , Alex DakersBoth sides have been finishing their warm-ups over the last few minutes.
Kick-off at the City Ground, coming soon!
U N I T E D 🙌
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 1, 2025
In-form Mbeumo
14:42 , Alex DakersBryan Mbeumo is in fine form for Manchester United, having scored twice in last weekend’s win over Brighton to add to his opening goal in the Red Devils’ victory at Anfield before that.
He’s got four goals and an assist in total in the Premier League this season, and will fancy his chances of adding to those tallies today against a Nottingham Forest side that are still seeking their first clean sheet of the campaign.
Less than 30 minutes until kick-off!
14:37 , Alex DakersA little under half an hour to go until we get underway at the City Ground.
In a few hours’ time, will we have had a first win of the Sean Dyche era for Nottingham Forest, four in a row for Ruben Amorim's Manchester United in the Premier League, or a stalemate?
Last five fixtures
14:30 , Alex DakersHere’s a glance at each side’s last five fixtures (latest first), for some context of their recent form:
Nottingham Forest
L: Bournemouth 2-0 Forest
*W: Forest 2-0 Porto
L: Forest 0-3 Chelsea
L: Newcastle 2-0 Forest
L: Forest 2-3 FC Midtjylland
* = Sean Dyche’s first match
United's last five
W: United 4-2 Brighton
W: Liverpool 1-2 United
W: United 2-0 Sunderland
L: Brentford 3-1 United
W: United 2-1 Chelsea
The visitors arriving
14:22 , Alex DakersUnited, meanwhile, arrived at the City Ground earlier in good spirits given they’ve just won three straight Premier League matches for the first time in Ruben Amorim’s year-long tenure.
Can the Red Devils make it four in a row today, and snap their recent winless run against Forest in the process?
Let's go, boys 🫡@adidasFootball 🤝 pic.twitter.com/sBX2If18WQ
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 1, 2025
Forest in the building
14:17 , Alex DakersThe hosts are in the building.
Forest put on a promising performance in Sean Dyche’s first match in charge, a 2-0 win over Porto in the Europa League, but Bournemouth beat them by the same margin in the Premier League last weekend.
Can the Tricky Trees secure a first league victory since the opening match of the season?
Ready. 👊 pic.twitter.com/bgKTrXRKZY
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) November 1, 2025
Checking in. 👋 pic.twitter.com/RJY1r41ak4
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) November 1, 2025
No changes from Dyche or Amorim
13:59 , Alex DakersSean Dyche and Ruben Amorim have both elected to field the exact same starting XIs as last weekend.
Nottingham Forest lost at Bournemouth last Sunday but ongoing injuries to a few key players including Chris Wood and Ola Aina means Dyche keeps faith with the same group.
Igor Jesus starts up top in Wood’s absence, Nicolo Savona joins Neco Williams in the full-back positions, and the chosen wingers are again Dan Ndoye and Callum Hudson-Odoi.
As for Manchester United, Harry Maguire is fit enough to return to the bench after missing last Saturday’s home victory over Brighton with a knock. Amorim is evidently otherwise happy with his side’s recent performances, with the Red Devils having won three in a row.
This, notably, is the first time in his year at the helm that the Portuguese has named an unchanged XI in the Premier League.
United’s new-look attacking trio over Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko ran riot last time out - will they do so again today?
Manchester United confirmed team news in full
13:50 , Alex DakersManchester United XI: Lammens, Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw, Amad, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko
Subs: Bayindir, Dorgu, Heaven, Maguire, Mazraoui, Mainoo, Mount, Ugarte, Zirkzee
Nottingham Forest confirmed team news in full
13:49 , Alex DakersNottingham Forest XI: Sels, Williams, Murillo, Milenkovic, Savona, Anderson, Luiz, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Jesus.
Subs: John, Morato, Sangare, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee
TEAM NEWS: United starting XI
13:47 , Alex DakersAnd now for the visitors, Manchester United:
Ruben names an unchanged starting XI 💪
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 1, 2025
TEAM NEWS: Forest starting XI
13:46 , Alex DakersThe team news is in!
First, today’s hosts Nottingham Forest:
Today's team to face Manchester United. 📋 pic.twitter.com/HjmrcJ0fkA
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) November 1, 2025
Dyche thanks Forest supporters
13:44 , Alex DakersSean Dyche has thanked Forest’s supporters for their backing as the Tricky Trees look for what would be just their second Premier League victory of the season, and their first under the new boss.
Writing in his programme notes, Dyche said: “The atmosphere in our last home game was truly special, and we can only thank you for that.
“To have the City Ground bursting with noise as it was only shows how special our club is and underlines how lucky we are to have you backing us every week, no matter the occasion or opponent.”
Ready for that City Ground noise. 🔊 pic.twitter.com/4Dm4jtUjyo
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) November 1, 2025
United's 'clear plan' ahead of January transfer window
13:34 , Alex DakersIn the meantime, here’s a look at what United’s director of football Jason Wilcox had to say recently about the club’s transfer plans...
According to Wilcox, the Red Devils have a “clear plan” when it comes to further transfers with more investment in new signings to come.
While much of Amorim’s eventful 12-month reign thus far has been hugely disappointing, with United finishing 15th in the Premier League last season and losing the Europa League final before making a poor start to the current campaign, United finally appear to be on the rise after breaking into the top six with three successive wins over Sunderland, Liverpool and Brighton.
Such a run has seen many of their high-profile summer signings impress, with Bryan Mbeumo having been arguably United’s best player so far this term, while fellow attacking recruits Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha have also been on the scoresheet of late to add to a series of commanding performances from new first-choice goalkeeper Senne Lammens.
And the club have revealed that more quality reinforcements may be on the way in the New Year.
"We have got a clear plan," Wilcox said in a recent interview with United’s in-house media channels. "We know what we have got to do, we know the areas of the team that we have got to improve.
He added: “It is not always about just signing elite talent, they have got to have the right character and be somebody who can bring something different to the team.”
Setting the scene at the City Ground
13:21 , Alex DakersAs we continue counting down to our 3pm kick-off at the City Ground, we expect confirmed team news and starting line-ups to arrive within the next half hour.
We’ll bring you all the latest on that when it comes!
For now, here’s another look at today’s venue in Nottingham, on the banks of the River Trent.
Riverside stadiums are quite aesthetically pleasing, aren’t they?
Amorim's first year in the job
13:12 , Alex DakersToday, 1 November, marks a year to the day since Ruben Amorim was appointed as Manchester United’s head coach.
It has been far from plain sailing for the Portuguese since his arrival at Old Trafford, but things may finally be starting to click as he heads into his 53rd match in charge.
Speaking to the club ahead of today’s game, Amorim said: “During my career as a manager, most of the time I was winning.
What's changed in one year of Ruben being at United? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/XR2x0BbomU
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 31, 2025
“When you are winning, you can say that you have convictions and you are loyal to your ideas, but you learn when you lose, when you are under pressure and I learned that when I’m under pressure, I’m stronger on my ideas and I keep with my ideas.
“Of course, it’s really important to feel the support of everyone in the club, especially the fans that help you, to give you that confidence to continue on your path, but that was the biggest learning point: when I’m under pressure, I can stick with my plan.”
🇵🇹 #OTD one year ago, Ruben Amorim became our head coach 🫶 pic.twitter.com/6hgZiIl9dK
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 1, 2025
Amorim responds to Dyche's 4-4-2 comments on United
13:06 , Alex DakersIn the lead up to this afternoon’s match, Ruben Amorim has laughed off Sean Dyche’s claim that he could improve on Manchester United’s record by playing a 4-4-2 formation.
Amorim’s United will visit Dyche’s Nottingham Forest on Saturday afternoon, and the Portuguese will have his English counterpart’s dig fresh in the memory.
"I may get hammered for it,” said Dyche on the No Tippy Tappy Football podcast in August. “But I bet I could win more games with that squad playing a 4-4-2.”
Amorim saw the funny side of the comment, brushing it off before reaffirming his commitment to his preferred 3-4-2-1 system.
“Maybe it's true, if we play in a 4-4-2 we win more games,” he chuckled. “I always say I have a way of playing that is going to take a while, and then in the future it is going to be better, so we don’t know that.
“I can look at Sean Dyche as a manager, then as a pundit. If you are a pundit and you don’t say very strong things, I don’t want to watch you.
Amorim added: “I am the same, so I can understand that it is a completely different job. I know that Sean Dyche is really smart and he knows how to play the game.
“And he also understands that one thing is when we are seeing the game and talking about the game, another thing is to coach the game. So I understand that. I have nothing to say. I just want to win the next one.”
Read the full story - including Dyche’s response - here!
Latest match odds
12:54 , Alex DakersNottingham Forest to win: 9/4
Manchester United to win: 10/11
Draw: 21/10
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
Head to head (h2h) history and results
12:54 , Alex DakersForest completed a league double over Man United last season, winning 3-2 at Old Trafford before recording a 1-0 home victory in April.
Nottingham Forest wins: 32
Manchester United wins: 48
Draws: 20
Standard Sport prediction
12:51 , Alex DakersThere is an undeniable good feeling around United at the moment.
Last week’s win over Brighton was arguably their biggest result of the season so far, with three of the four goals coming from summer signings.
As things start to click for the Red Devils and Dyche remains in the early days of his tenure at the City Ground, there is little evidence to suggest the visitors cannot get the job done.
Manchester United to win, 3-1.
Man Utd early team news: Maguire doubt, Martinez not ready
12:46 , Alex DakersHarry Maguire missed Man United’s win over Brighton with a knock, and he does not seem to be ready to face Forest, either. Asked for an update on his condition pre-match, Amorim said: “I don’t know about Harry Maguire. The rest are fit.”
With that said, today’s outing will come too soon for Lisandro Martinez, who is back in full team training after tearing his ACL in February but remains unready to return to competitive play.
Matheus Cunha - who has a remarkable record against Forest, scoring three times in four appearances - will be hopeful of keeping his place in United’s attack, having netted his first goal for the club last weekend.
Nottingham Forest early team news: Wood and Aina among absentees
12:39 , Alex DakersForest will definitely be without five first-team stars including Ola Aina, Chris Wood and on-loan Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko for United’s visit to the Midlands.
Wood, who scored in the reverse fixture at Old Trafford last season and was his side’s chief goal threat throughout 2024-25, has been struggling with a knee problem sustained while on international duty with New Zealand earlier in the month.
Dyche has also confirmed Angus Gunn and Dilane Bakwa are absent through injury.
Where to watch Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd
12:37 , Alex DakersTV channel: In the UK, the game will not be televised live as it lands during the 3pm Saturday blackout.
Free highlights: The Sky Sports app and YouTube channel will show highlights from 5.15pm with Match of the Day broadcasting on BBC One at 10.30pm.
Live blog: Luckily, you can follow all the action on matchday right here in Standard Sport’s live blog!
Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd: Kick-off time and location
12:33 , Alex DakersNottingham Forest vs Manchester United is scheduled for a 3pm GMT kick-off today, Saturday, November 1, 2025.
The match will take place at the City Ground in Nottingham.
Follow Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd LIVE
12:29 , Alex DakersGood afternoon and welcome to Standard Sport’s live blog coverage of Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United.
Ruben Amorim’s side have improved on a dismal start to the 2025-26 campaign by winning their last three Premier League outings in a row, meaning the Red Devils will arrive at the City Ground in good spirits.
Forest, meanwhile, are hoping to click under their third manager of the season, with Sean Dyche seeking to steady the ship as his side languish in the relegation zone.
The Tricky Trees may, however, take some comfort in their recent record against today’s opponents.
Stay with us as we bring you everything you need to know about this afternoon’s showdown, with kick-off just a few short hours away!
