A very interesting match, both need 3 points to maintain their position.
Both teams need 3 points, and I think Manchester United needs the 3 point more than Nottingham Forest. Manchester United needs 3 points to move up to the 12 positions because they have been struggling from the start of the season, and Nottingham Forest needs the 3 points to maintain leading Manchester City and Chelsea by a huge point difference because any lose might cost them their position.
I'm just thinking that when so many people expect Nottingham to win, it's games like these that often produce unexpected results. I'm thinking that if Manchester United can draw against Arsenal, maybe they can do something similar against Nottingham? I'm not saying Manchester United have improved or that I expect them to win, it's just me thinking out loud that it often happens that the expectations of the majority are wrong.
I have the same feeling as you, many people believe Manchester United has zero chances against Nottingham Forest because they will be playing an away game, but if we look at Manchester United recent results, we can see that they have a chance to at least get a draw. I understand that they didn’t have what it takes to get the whole point because of the injured players, but it might end up a draw if they defend wisely.