Predicted Man Utd line-up (3-4-2-1) vs Nottingham Forest, Rashford starts

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December 7, 2024 10:15 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin

Manchester United will be aiming to return to winning ways when they host Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford this evening.

The Red Devils are currently 13th in the table with a seven-point gap to the top four. They must beat Forest to keep themselves in the Champions League pursuit.

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Predicted Line-up:

Andre Onana is a guaranteed starter in goal for the Red Devils. He was brilliant in the 2-0 loss to Arsenal in midweek where he made some key saves.

In front of him, there could be one change in the back three. Harry Maguire should make way for Lisandro Martinez, who is back after suspension.

Diogo Dalot should switch to the left wing-back position today with Amad Diallo likely to be reinstated at right wing-back against Forest.

Tyrell Malacia will drop to the bench. Manager Ruben Amorim has hinted that Manuel Ugarte will be rested which opens the door for Casemiro.

Casemiro could line up alongside Kobbie Mainoo in midfield. The latter missed the Arsenal game due to suspension and should start today.

In the final third, Bruno Fernandes could accompany Marcus Rashford in the attacking midfield roles with Joshua Zirkzee leading the line.

Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund and Mason Mount are poised to drop to the bench after underwhelming displays against the Gunners.

Predicted Man Utd line-up (3-4-2-1): Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez; Diallo, Casemiro, Mainoo, Dalot; Rashford, Fernandes; Zirkzee.