Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest: Check match timing, how to watch in Ireland

Manchester United will face Nottingham Forest for the first time in 22 years. Here’s how to watch the historic match in Ireland.

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Manchester United and Nottingham Forest will face off for the first time since their 8-1 match in February 1999. After that game, Manchester United went on to win the Treble and Nottingham Forest was demoted to the second tier of English football. It remained there for 23 years until Steve Cooper led them back to the Premier League this year. Unfortunately, Forest sits at 18th position in the league table, and are in danger of being demoted again. However, Manchester United sits at the fifth place.

The Premier League will resume after six months, with seven matches on Boxing Day. The game between Man Utd and Nottm Forest will be the second of two matches on December 27, following Chelsea vs Bournemouth. The game is scheduled for 8pm at Old Trafford.

Karim Benzema and France part ways
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Karim Benzema missed the World Cup finals due to injury and announced his retirement from international duty for France on Monday via social media.


Karim Benzema missed the World Cup finals due to injury and announced his retirement from international duty for France on Monday via social media.
Karim Benzema has announced his retirement after reportedly cutting off all contact with coaching staff following the fallout to his injury.

Karim Benzema has announced his retirement after reportedly cutting off all contact with coaching staff following the fallout to his injury.
On Monday afternoon, Benzema posted on Twitter, “I made the effort and the mistakes it took to be where I am today and I'm proud of it! I have written my story and ours is ending.”

On Monday afternoon, Benzema posted on Twitter, “I made the effort and the mistakes it took to be where I am today and I'm proud of it! I have written my story and ours is ending.”
Benzema was named to France's squad for the tournament, as Didier Deschamps' side sought to become the first to successfully defend the title since Brazil in 1962. Les Blues expected the Ballon d'Or winner to play a leading role at the World Cup.


Benzema was named to France's squad for the tournament, as Didier Deschamps' side sought to become the first to successfully defend the title since Brazil in 1962. Les Blues expected the Ballon d'Or ..
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However, the striker was subsequently ruled out of the tournament due to a thigh injury, and despite the fact that he could have returned to the set-up during the competition having regained fitness and having been named in the initial squad, that did not happen.

However, the striker was subsequently ruled out of the tournament due to a thigh injury, and despite the fact that he could have returned to the set-up during the competition having regained fitness ..
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Benzema even turned down an invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron to join his private entourage, which flew from France to watch the final in Qatar on Sunday. It came after the striker posted cryptically on Instagram, saying in French, "Not interested."

Benzema even turned down an invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron to join his private entourage, which flew from France to watch the final in Qatar on Sunday. It came after the striker pos..
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The Real Madrid striker had a spectacular year at club level, with his goals propelling the Spanish giants to La Liga and Champions League glory, culminating in his Ballon d'Or award this year to recognise his achievements.


The Real Madrid striker had a spectacular year at club level, with his goals propelling the Spanish giants to La Liga and Champions League glory, culminating in his Ballon d'Or award this year to rec..
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He was expected to shine in the World Cup, but his injury altered France's plans, with Olivier Giroud taking his place in the starting lineup. The Milan striker scored four goals in the tournament, becoming his country's all-time leading goal scorer.

He was expected to shine in the World Cup, but his injury altered France's plans, with Olivier Giroud taking his place in the starting lineup. The Milan striker scored four goals in the tournament, b..
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After returning to the France squad last year after a six-year absence, Benzema's injury meant he missed out on a World Cup spot. Deschamps reintegrated him into the squad, and he began in a central role in a three-man attack, scoring 10 goals in 16 international appearances since his return.


After returning to the France squad last year after a six-year absence, Benzema's injury meant he missed out on a World Cup spot. Deschamps reintegrated him into the squad, and he began in a central ..
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To watch the game in Ireland, check out the available options:
Manchester United v Nottingham Forest will be broadcast live on Premier Sports 1, which is part of the "Sports Extra" pack. It also contains BT Sport channels. Existing Sky Sports subscribers can avail Sports Extra for €10 a month.

Subscribers of Sky TV who do not have Sky Sports, Sports Extra costs €17 a month for the first six months and €34 a month thereafter. Premier Sports 1 is also available on NOW TV as an extra.

FAQ:

  1. Who did Man Utd beat 7-0?
    Barnsley
  2. What is Man Utd's biggest defeat ever?
    Man United's suffered a 7-0 defeat on three occasions, to Blackburn Rovers on 10 April 1926, to Aston Villa on 27 December 1930 and to Wolves on 26 December 1931.
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