Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Match Preview: May 17, 2026
Manchester United host Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford, Manchester, 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 with a goal difference of -2.
Manchester United Availability
Manchester United have one confirmed defensive absentee and two key fitness concerns.
- M. de Ligt (Back Injury) is sidelined.
- B. Sesko (Leg Injury) is doubtful.
- M. Ugarte (Back Injury) is doubtful.
From the attacking metrics, B. Sesko is a major blow if he fails to make it, having scored 11 league goals with 1 assist in 30 appearances. However, leading creators and scorers such as Bruno Fernandes (8 goals, 19 assists) and B. Mbeumo (9 goals, 3 assists) remain available, preserving much of United’s attacking structure.
Nottingham Forest Availability
Nottingham Forest face a lengthy absentee list across defense and attack.
- 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. Sangare (Injury) is doubtful.
M. Gibbs-White, with 13 goals and 4 assists, would be a major blow if he cannot feature.
Impact Summary
United’s main attacking core is intact despite doubts over B. Sesko, while Forest risk losing their most productive creator M. Gibbs-White and several defensive options, potentially reducing both their goal threat and stability at Old Trafford.
