In a highly anticipated Carabao Cup semi-final match this week, Nottingham Forest will play Manchester United. Steve Cooper’s team will have the advantage of playing on the familiar ground because the first leg will be held at Forest’s home field. Since losing to Manchester United in the final in 1992, this will be Forest’s first appearance in the competition’s semi-final stage.
Manchester United has won the Carabao Cup five times, including their most recent domestic title in 2017, while Forest has won it four times. Both teams have a long history in the competition. As both teams strive to reach the final and win the trophy once more, this match will be a significant test for them. On January 25, 2023, the Reds and Red Devils are scheduled to play at City Ground beginning at 8 p.m. GMT.
In the United Kingdom, you can watch the match live on Sky Sports TV. Additionally, football fans can watch the match live through the Sky go app. Since Taiwo Awoniyi is currently out with an injury, loanee Chris Wood might be given the chance to lead the attack for Forest. After making his debut as a substitute over the weekend, Danilo, another recent addition to the team, will also be hoping to get a chance to play. Wayne Hennessey will continue to start in goal because Dean Henderson is injured and cannot play.
As for Manchester United, the team will be looking to see some improvement in the fitness of Anthony Martial, Diogo Dalot, and Jadon Sancho this week, even though the match may come too soon for them. In goal, Tom Heaton and new signing Jack Butland will be competing for the starting spot. Viewers can easily watch the interesting match live on TV on all the major platforms.