Nottingham Forest will return to competitive action when they take on Manchester United at Old Trafford on Tuesday evening (8pm).
The two sides haven't met at the Theatre of Dreams since 1999, when United came away 3-0 winners. Heading into the clash, the Reds will be looking to continue their positive form after cruising into the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup following a 4-1 win over Blackburn Rovers.
However, Steve Cooper's side face a tough opponent in their bid to move out of the relegation zone. United, meanwhile, will be keen to climb higher up the table from fifth place.
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NottinghamshireLive takes a look at how the hosts might line-up for the clash.
Boss Erik ten Hag is expected to welcome back several players who were in action at the World Cup in Qatar. Martin Dubravka who featured in the Carabao Cup win over Burnley, is certain to drop out for David de Gea.
In front of the Spaniard, a back four is expected. With Diogo Dalot missing through injury, it could mean a second successive start for Aaron Wan-Bissaka at right back while Tyrell Malacia, who started at left-back against the Clarets, could be dropped for the return of Luke Shaw.
In the centre of defence, Victor Lindelof is expected to start with both Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez still missing after representing their countries, France and Argentina, in the World Cup. Captain Harry Maguire could be recalled into the team after missing out through illness last time out.
In midfield, Casemiro is expected to get the nod along with Eriksen and Bruno Fernandes. Ten Hag may then consider going with his strongest forward line, which could consist of Antony, Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford.
The trio have nine Premier League goals combined so far this campaign, but following Cristiano Ronaldo's exit from Old Trafford, the club will be looking to boost their attack by signing a new forward in January.
Predicted line-up vs Nottingham Forest: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw; Casemiro, Fernandes, Eriksen; Antony, Martial, Rashford.
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