Sat Dec 07 19:08:20 UTC 2024: ## Man Utd tipped for draw against Nottingham Forest after Arsenal defeat
**Manchester, England** – Following Manchester United’s first defeat under new manager Ruben Amorim – a 2-0 loss to Arsenal midweek – football pundit Paul Merson predicts a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Merson criticized Amorim’s tactics in the Arsenal game, describing United’s approach as “very negative” and suggesting they played for a draw. He noted that while United looked comfortable in the first half, their performance wasn’t sufficient at the Premier League level. He believes Nottingham Forest, despite their recent loss to Manchester City, poses a significant threat due to their strong wing play.
The defeat to Arsenal dropped United to 13th in the table, further highlighting their inconsistent form. While a 4-0 win over Everton had offered a glimmer of hope, the Arsenal match served as a setback. Merson expects United to score, predicting a two-goal haul, but ultimately sees the game ending in a draw.
Elsewhere in Merson’s predictions, he sees Liverpool as strong title contenders, highlights the importance of the postponed Merseyside derby, and predicts a Chelsea victory over Tottenham. The article also includes several brief updates on Manchester United transfer rumors and managerial responses to off-field controversies.
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