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Relegation fight, Salah's last game and Guardiola's likely exit as Premier League reaches finale

The Premier League is heading into its final round of games on Sunday and it will be a day of goodbyes

MAY 21 • Associated Press

Ola Aina - Uncertain for season finale Aina (undisclosed) began working on the pitch Thursday and is uncertain for Sunday's season finale against Bournemouth, according to coach Vitor Pereira, per Jake Netting of VAVEL....

Impact Aina's return to pitch work is an encouraging development after missing four consecutive matches with the undisclosed issue. The full-back has been a regular starter when fit, featuring in the starting lineup in each of his 18 Premier League appearances this season, making his potential return a notable boost for Nottingham Forest heading into the final fixture of the campaign. No further details have been provided on the nature of the issue, leaving his availability for Sunday dependent on how he responds to training over the coming days.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Dan Ndoye - Late call for Sunday Ndoye (undisclosed) has returned to training with the squad twice and is a late call for Sunday's season finale against Bournemouth, according to coach Vitor Pereira, per Jake Nett...

Impact Ndoye has been absent from the matchday squad for each of Nottingham Forest's last three Premier League contests after last featuring on April 16, making his potential return a welcome development heading into the final fixture of the season. Manager Vitor Pereira's cautious comments suggest the club will not rush him back if there is any doubt over his fitness, with a final decision to be made ahead of Sunday's kickoff. His return to training is nonetheless an encouraging sign heading into the World Cup with Switzerland in June, with the forward eager to prove his fitness before the tournament begins.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Murillo - Out for season finale Murillo (hamstring) remains unavailable for Sunday's season finale against Bournemouth after still not returning to team training, according to coach Vitor Pereira, per Jake Nettin...

Impact Murillo's absence now extends across the final stretch of the campaign, with the Brazilian center-back unable to shake the hamstring issue that has kept him sidelined for multiple consecutive matches. The defender finishes the season with 47 tackles, 43 interceptions and 156 clearances across 39 appearances in all competitions, underlining his importance as one of Nottingham Forest's most reliable defensive presences throughout the campaign. Nikola Milenkovic, Jair Cunha and Morato are expected to continue forming the three-man central defensive unit in his absence as Forest close out their season against Bournemouth.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Dilane Bakwa - Whips in four crosses Bakwa recorded four crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-2 defeat against Manchester United.

Impact Bakwa didn't feature until the 70th minute, but still did a bit of work in the loss, earning a solid four crosses. This comes after he earned the start last time out, playing 64 minutes in that match. He continues to prove he is a decent talent when given the chances, although the 23-year-old has only earned six starts in 14 appearances all season.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Elliot Anderson - Earns two assists Anderson assisted twice to go with five crosses (four accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Manchester United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 94th minute...

Impact Anderson came up with a second straight match with a goal contribution after a goal last time out, earning two assists Sunday. He first found Morato in the 53rd minute before finding Morgan Gibbs-White in the 78th minute for an assist on both of the club's goals. He's up to four assists and four goals in 37 appearances (36 starts) this campaign.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan Gibbs-White - Scores goal Gibbs-White scored one goal to go with five shots (three on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 loss versus Manchester United.

Impact Gibbs-White returned to the starting XI Sunday after a brutal face injury in his last appearance, available for the full 90, which is a good sign heading into World Cup selection. He would score a goal in the 78th minute to make it two straight games with a goal contribution, earning an assist in the match he suffered his facial injury. The midfielder is now up to 14 goals and four assists in 36 appearances (34 starts) this campaign.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Matz Sels - Three goals allowed Sels had five saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-2 defeat against Manchester United.

Impact Sels was in for a tough match Sunday despite his five saves, still allowing three goals in the loss. This is his second straight outing with five saves, although he has not earned a clean sheet in either outing. He comes into the final match of the season boasting seven clean sheets in 30 appearances this campaign.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

The Premier League's handball problem can no longer be ignored | Sporting News Cunha's controversial goal for Manchester United against Nottingham Forest is the latest case of a rule that confuses players, managers, pun...

MAY 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

West Ham on brink of relegation from the Premier League as Bruno Fernandes ties assist record

West Ham’s 14-year stay in the Premier League is almost over

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Bruno Fernandes ties Premier League assist record with 20th of the season for Man United

Bruno Fernandes has tied the record for most assists in a single Premier League campaign

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Man United vs. Nottingham Forest live score: Premier League updates, result, stats from Old Trafford game | Sporting News Follow for latest updates from Old Trafford as Michael Carrick's team play their last home match of 2025/26.

MAY 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest: How to watch, Live Stream, TV Channel and Time for the Premier League match on May 17, 2026 Manchester United face Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford in the Matchday 37 of the 2025/2026 Premier League. A duel between two rivals who h...

MAY 17 • BOLAVIP.COM

John Victor - Returns to bench John (knee) has been included in the squad and is on the bench for Sunday's clash against Manchester United, marking his return to the matchday squad after undergoing a minor knee...

Impact John had been ruled out for the remainder of the season after suffering the knee injury in January, making his return to the bench a faster turnaround than initially anticipated. The Brazilian goalkeeper made eight starts across the Premier League and Europa League before the injury struck, recording 11 saves and three clean sheets, and his presence on the bench gives Nottingham Forest a backup option behind Matz Sels for the final fixtures of the campaign.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahim Sangare - Makes bench Sunday Sangare (undisclosed) is on the bench for Sunday's clash against Manchester United.

Impact Sangare returned to training Friday after missing the Newcastle fixture the previous weekend, with manager Vitor Pereira having expressed confidence in his progression ahead of the trip to Old Trafford. The midfielder is a regular presence in the heart of Nottingham Forest's engine room when healthy, having started 24 of his 26 appearances this season, but the club opted to ease him back with a bench role rather than throwing him straight into the starting lineup. He has contributed two goals and two assists this campaign alongside 58 tackles, 48 clearances and 20 interceptions on the defensive end.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Dan Ndoye - Not available Sunday Ndoye (undisclosed) is ruled out for Sunday's clash against Manchester United.

Impact Ndoye has been unable to earn a place in the matchday squad despite returning to training Thursday and manager Vitor Pereira suggesting he could be available for the trip to Old Trafford. The forward had been absent from the squad altogether for each of Forest's last three Premier League contests after last featuring on April 16, and the club ultimately decided against including him despite the encouraging training update. His availability for the final fixture of the season will be monitored closely, with coach Pereira hoping to have all options available before the campaign concludes.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan Gibbs-White - Finds starting role Gibbs-White (face) is in the starting XI for Sunday's clash against Manchester United.

Impact Gibbs-White made his return from the face injury that had kept him out of the Newcastle fixture, with manager Vitor Pereira handing him a starting role after the playmaker came through his first training session with the mask and expressed comfort with wearing it during play. The 13-goal, four-assist campaign he has put together across 35 Premier League appearances this season made a compelling case for his immediate return, and the coach opted to trust him from the off with a World Cup spot with England potentially on the line.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Abbott - Option off bench Abbott (concussion) is on the bench for Sunday's clash against Manchester United.

Impact Abbott cleared concussion protocol after being spotted in team training Friday, with the club confirming his availability ahead of the clash against Manchester United. The young defender had been ruled out of the Newcastle fixture while working through protocol, and coach Vitor Pereira opted to ease him back carefully with a bench role rather than throwing him straight into the starting lineup. His likely availability gives Nottingham Forest a full complement of defensive options heading into the final two fixtures of the season.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Abbott - Should be available Sunday Abbott (concussion) was spotted in team training Friday and should be an option for Sunday's clash against Manchester United, the club posted.

Impact Abbott had been ruled out of the Newcastle fixture while working through concussion protocol, but his return to collective sessions is a clean bill of health heading into the final two fixtures of Nottingham Forest's season. The young defender figures to slot back into his depth role rather than pushing for an immediate starting spot, but his likely availability gives coach Vitor Pereira a full complement of options for the clash against the Red Devils.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Ola Aina - Won't play Sunday Aina (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's game against Manchester United, according to manager Vitor Pereira. "That's all. Murillo out, Aina out."

Impact Aina is set to miss a fourth consecutive contest, and it remains to be seen whether he'll return to action before the season finale at home against Bournemouth on Sunday, May 24. Aina has been a regular starter when healthy, featuring in the XI in each of his 18 EPL appearances. With Aina out, Neco Williams and Luca Netz will handle the full-back roles Sunday at Old Trafford.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Murillo - Out once again Murillo (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game against Manchester United, according to manager Vitor Pereira. "That's all. Murillo out, Aina out."

Impact Murillo is set to miss a fourth straight EPL game due to a nagging hamstring problem, and he'll target a return for the final game of the campaign at home against Bournemouth on Sunday, April 24. With Murillo out, expect Forest to continue playing Nikola Milenkovic, Jair Cunha and Morato in a three-man central defense.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Dan Ndoye - Back in training Ndoye (undisclosed) could be available against Manchester United on Sunday, according to manager Vitor Pereira. "[Dan] Ndoye started training," Pereira stated Thursday.

Impact Ndoye hasn't played since April 16 despite being named on the bench twice since then, and he's been one of the squad altogether for each of Forest's last three EPL contests. Ndoye has been alternating in the XI all season long, so even if he's given the green light to return Sunday, it's unclear whether he'll move into the starting lineup right away or not.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahim Sangare - Could be available Sunday Sangare (undisclosed) could be available for Sunday's game against Manchester United, according to manager Vitor Pereira. "I think Sangare will be [training] tomorrow," Pereira sai...

Impact Sangare didn't play against Newcastle United this past weekend, but the midfielder is trending toward a return this weekend against Manchester United, assuming he has no issues returning to training. Sangare has been a regular presence in midfield for the Trick Trees when healthy, starting in 24 of his 26 appearances. He has two goals and two assists, but he's also left a mark defensively with 58 tackles, 48 clearances and 20 interceptions.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan Gibbs-White - Could return vs Man United Gibbs-White (face) could be available to face Manchester United on Sunday, according to manager Vitor Pereira. "He started to work with the team today, with the mask. Let's see," s...

Impact The playmaker didn't feature against Newcastle United the previous weekend, but since he's back in training, he could be an option for the trip to Old Trafford. Gibbs-White is in a race against time, as he needs to play before the end of the season to convince manager Thomas Tuchel that he's fit enough to represent England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Gibbs-White has 13 goals and four assists in 35 Premier League appearances (33 starts) this season.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Neco Williams - Whips in five crosses Williams registered one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Newcastle United.

Impact Williams had a solid two-way match Sunday as his team earned a point, recording one shot, a chance created and five crosses in the attack to go along with two interceptions, three tackles and four clearances in the defense. He has gone four league matches since his last goal contribution, with two goals and three assists all season.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

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