Manchester United v Nottingham Forest: Premier League – live

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Ruben Amorim: "We are not a massive team"

Looking ahead to today’s game, Ruben Amorim told reporters attending his pre-match press conference where he thinks his new club currently sit in the cosmic scheme of things.

“We are a massive club but we are not a massive team,” he said. “We know it, so there is no problem to say it. We’re not one of the best teams in the league. We have to say and think that clearly.

“But [in] our past, our club is maybe the best one in the league. So here we have a problem. We have to focus on the little details, then we will improve as a team.”

Ruben Amorim has masterminded one win and a draw in his three Premier League games in charge of Manchester United. Photograph: Molly Darlington/Reuters

Nuno Espirito Santo: "We are ready"

As Forerst prepared for their second Premier League match in Manchester in the space of four days, their manager acknowledged they were tough assignments to face back-to-back but insisted his side would be as well prepared as possible for this evening’s game, despite being far from sure who will line-up for their hosts.

“We are ready,” he said. “Let’s recover and fight for the game. [Manchester Unbited’s] results are difficult to predict because Ruben in this moment is changing a lot. I think he is trying to get to know players better. The idea is there, we don’t know exactly who is going to play, but for sure they have quality players.

“They are quality and have talented players. The shape is there. The personnel and the players we cannot identify who is going to start but our approach is always the same. Let’s focus on the things they have been doing but also let’s look at getting the advantage. It is always a tough place to go but let’s focus on being positive on the game.”

Nuno Espirito Santo shouts instructions from his technical area during Nottingham Foresat’s midweek defeat at the Etihad Stadium. Photograph: Dave Howarth/CameraSport/Getty Images

Fans make their way into Old Trafford, sheltering from the elements under umbrellas. Photograph: Lee Smith/Action Images/Reuters

Today’s match officials

• Referee: Darren England.

• Assistants: Mat Wilkes and Akil Howson.

• Fourth official: Josh Smith.

• VAR: Paul Tierney.

• Assistant VAR: Sian Massey-Ellis.

Darren England leads today’s team of match officials at Old Trafford. Photograph: Rob Newell/CameraSport/Getty Images

West Ham: Although light on detail for now, the London club have issued a statement saying that their striker Michail Antonio has been involved in a road traffic accident.

“West Ham United can confirm striker Michail Antonio has today been involved in a road traffic accident,” it reads. “The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the club are with Michail, his family and friends at this time. The club will issue an update in due course.”

West Ham have issued a club statement saying Michail Antonio, has been involved in a road traffic accident. Photograph: Rob Newell/CameraSport/Getty Images

Those teams: Leny Yoro makes his first start for Manchester United, with Harry Maguire making way in defence. Amad and Kobbie Mainoo are back in the United starting line-up, with Mason Mount, Tyrell Malacia and Noussair Mazraoui all dropping to the bench.

For Nottingham Forerst, Neco Williams and Elliot Anderson come back into the side, with Orel Mangala and Nicolas Dominguez dropping out. Alex Moreno is injured.

Man United v Nottingham Forest line-ups

Manchester United: Onana, Amad, Yoro, De Ligt, Martinez, Ugarte, Mainoo, Dalot, Fernandes, Garnacho, Hojlund.

Subs: Bayindir, Maguire, Malacia, Mazraoui, Casemiro, Eriksen, Mount, Rashford, Zirkzee.

Nottingham Forest: Sels, Williams, Milenkovic, Murillo, Aina, Yates, Anderson, Jota, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Wood.

Subs: Miguel, Morato, Awoniyi, Toffolo, Dominguez, Ward-Prowse, Elanga, Sosa, Boly.

Early team news

Lisandro Martinez and Kobbie Mainoo are both available for selection after sitting out Manchester United’s midweek defeat at the hands of Arsenal on the Naughty Step, but Manchester United defenders Luke Shaw, Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans are all sidelined with injury.

Leny Yoro could also be ready for his first Premier League start after playing 30 minutes against Arsenal upon his return from the fracture he picked up in pre-season.

Nottingham Forest continue to cope in the absence of Danilo and Ibrahim Sangare but otherwise have a clean bill of health.

Leny Yoro could make his first Premier League start for Manchester United this evening. Photograph: John Walton/PA

Premier League: Man Utd v Nottingham Forest

Despite the severe buffeting Wales and the north-west of England are taking from Storm Darragh, this evening’s match between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest looks set to go ahead, although the players of both sides will almost certainly have to contend with rain and winds of up to 40 miles per hour as they go about their business.

Manchester United come into this match on the back of Wednesday night’s defeat at the hands of Arsenal, while Forest will hope to bounce back from their loss at the Etihad Stadium, where they were beaten 3-0 by Manchester City. Kick-off at Old Trafford is at 5.30pm (GMT) but stay tuned in the mean time for team news and weather updates.