Is Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Premier League clash

FootballSports
17 May 2026 • 5:10 PM MYT
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Manchester United host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, with the hosts requiring just one point to seal a third-place finish in the top flight and complete a remarkable turnaround under Michael Carrick.

Carrick’s impressive spell in interim charge is set to be turned into a permanent one, with a new deal imminent - and possibly arriving as soon as today’s match.

The Red Devils were held to a goalless draw at Sunderland last time out but will expect to be back to their usual form at Old Trafford, while Nottingham Forest - who have completed a brilliant reversal of fortunes of their own in the second half of this season - drew 1-1 with Newcastle.

Vitor Pereira’s side has already secured their own top-flight survival but have a point to prove after a 4-0 shellacking in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final against Aston Villa, and will be desperate to get back to winning ways - and they have form at Old Trafford, winning 3-2 in this same fixture last season.

Here’s everything you need to know.

When is Manchester United v Nottingham Forest?

Manchester United host Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford on Sunday 17 May, with kick-off at 12.30pm BST.

How can I watch it?

Viewers in the UK can watch the game live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. If you’re not a Sky customer, you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.

Team news

Matthijs de Ligt remains sidelined for the hosts having undergone surgery on a back injury, while Benjamin Sesko is a doubt after he missed the Sunderland draw with a shin issue. Casemiro meanwhile is sure to feature in his last-ever game at Old Trafford.

Forest are without a host of key players including Murillo and Ola Aina, although Dan Ndoye could make a return to the squad and Morgan Gibbs-White, who is still wearing a protective mask after needing stitches following their win over Chelsea, could also feature.

Predicted line-ups

Manchester United XI: Lammens; Mazraoui, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Cunha; Zirkzee

Nottingham Forest XI: Sels; Cunha, Milenkovic, Morato; Williams, Yates, Anderson, Netz; Hutchinson, Jesus, Wood

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