Ahead of the Manchester derby against Manchester City, there's a chance that Manchester United may be looking past their FA Cup match with Nottingham Forest but it's not something that can be afforded as this competition is their best chance at European soccer next season. Premier League ties in the FA Cup are always tough and even more so when a team needs to make the trip to a ground like City Ground where the Forest fans are always ready to cheer their team to victory.
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Here our storylines, how you can watch the match and more:
How to watch and odds
- Date: Wednesday, Feb. 28 | Time: 2:45 p.m.
- Location: City Ground -- Nottingham, England
- TV: None | Live stream: ESPN+
- Odds: Nottingham Forest +215; Draw +240; Manchester United +114
Storylines
Nottingham Forest: Entering cup play, could this be a chance for Gio Reyna to impress? The American attacking midfielder has only played sparingly since moving to the club during the winter transfer window and while he will need to earn his spot in the starting XI, only 38 minutes of play just isn't enough. If Nuno Espirito Santo doesn't give Reyna minutes in this match, there will be major questions about when he will get them. The Tricky Trees are only four points above the Premier League drop zone with one win in their last five matches so cups are the only chance to experiment.
Manchester United: Losing without Rasmus Hojlund against Fulham, it's back to the drawing board for Erik ten Hag. There was no presence in the box without the young Danish striker leading the line and for United, a trophy is a must to salvage something from this season. Ahead of facing Manchester City, ten Hag has to find the balance of playing a competitive team while also protecting players like Alejandro Garnacho, who is critical to have a chance at a Champions League spot.
Prediction
While Forest will push for a win, this match is heading to the result no one wants, a draw followed by penalties, but the Tricky Trees pull it out. Pick: Nottingham Forest 1, Manchester United 1 (Forest advance on penalties)
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