E.ON Spotlight: Forest v Manchester United

The Reds are back in Premier League action on Sunday afternoon against Manchester United at The City Ground.

Here, we take a look at everything you need to know about the two sides ahead of the fixture...

FIXTURE DETAILS

Nottingham Forest v Manchester United

The City Ground

Sunday 16 April 16:30 BST

Referee: Simon Hooper

Assistants: Adrian Holmes, Simon Long 

Fourth official: Jarred Gillett

VAR: Andrew Madley

HEAD COACH'S VIEW

Head Coach Steve Cooper spoke to the media this week to preview the clash against Erik ten Hag's side.

"We've been in what looked like a difficult situation before and we managed to pull away, so we've got to do that again.

"We're not seeing a lack of effort or confidence, nobody is hiding away from the challenge. It's one we're facing head on. We need to do better.

"Matchdays are the key and they’re the days where we need to deliver the most. There’s a real keenness from players wanting to be in the team.

"I’m not seeing any negativity or frustration but I’ve seen a real determination and we’ve got to use that."

LAST TIME OUT

Our last meeting against United came in February in the second leg of the Carabao Cup.

Having lost 3-0 in the first leg, Forest were defeated 5-0 on aggregate, as goals from Anthony Martial and Fred secured a 2-0 win at Old Trafford on the night.

RECENT FORM

Forest currently sit 18th in the Premier League table following defeat at Villa Park last time out.

United, meanwhile, lie 4th in the table having beat Everton 2-0 at Old Trafford last time out in the Premier League.

PLAYED FOR BOTH: VIV ANDERSON

Born in Clifton, Anderson actually spent a year as a schoolboy with United.

The defender made 424 appearances during a 10-year spell with Forest before moving to Arsenal in 1984.

In 1987, he moved to Old Trafford and spent four years with the Red Devils.

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