Nottingham Forest will look to continue their recent league form when they welcome Leeds United to the City Ground.
Unbeaten in the Premier League since December 27th, the Reds have picked up eight points in their last four games, a run they will look to extend on Sunday.
However, they come into this game off the back of a double loss to Manchester United in both legs of the Carabao Cup Semi-final, crashing out of the competition in an aggregate score of 5-0 to the Red Devils.
Whereas, Leeds United enter this game after FA Cup fourth round success, beating League One strugglers Accrington Stanley 3-1 at the Wham Stadium.
Without a win in their last six league games, their poor run of form has forced them to dip into the January transfer market, reinforcing their squad to try and avoid a relegation scrap.
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Team News
Following another busy transfer window, that has seen them add 30 new players since the summer, the home fans could see debuts for Jonjo Shelvey, Felipe and Andre Ayew.
Although they are unlikely to be in the starting line-up, Paris Saint-Germain loanee Keylor Navas will almost certainly start between the sticks due to the injury of Dean Henderson.
In addition, the Reds will be missing Morgan Gibbs-White, Taiwo Awoniyi, Omar Richards, and Cheikhou Kouyate who are all unavailable for this game through injury.
The away side will be missing Adam Foreshaw, Stuart Dallas and Rodrigo for this clash, with the latter recently picking up an ankle injury that could rule him out for two months.
Crysencio Summerville, Liam Cooper, Pascal Struijk and Tyler Adams are all back in training this week and in contention to play, whilst Marsch could hand a debut to Adams' international teammate Weston McKennie.
However, German international Robin Koch will be unavailable for this clash through suspension after picking up his fifth yellow of the season against Brentford.
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Predicted Lineups
Nottingham Forest- Navas; Aurier, Worral, Boly, Lodi; Danilo, Freuler, Mangala, Scarpa; Johnson, Wood
Leeds- Meslier; Ayling, Wober, Struijk, Firpo; Adams, Roca; Harrison, Aaronson, Gnonto; Bamford
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Key Players
Brennan Johnson (Nottingham Forest)
With injuries to Morgan Gibbs-White and Jesse Lingard, the Reds may have to rely on their top-scorer for creativity and goal-threat.
The 21-year-old has been in good form lately, providing the assist for Sam Surridge in their last game, as well as scoring a brace in their 2-0 win over Leicester City.
In addition, the attacking nature of Leeds could leave gaps in behind for the Welshman to exploit and add to his tally of four league goals this season.
Wilfried Gnonto (Leeds United)
Signed from Zurich in the summer, Leeds' 19-year-old has taken the Premier League by storm in recent weeks, looking dangerous every time he plays.
His quick feet, lighting pace and low centre of gravity makes him tricky to mark for any defender in the league and at such a young age, he has a bright future ahead of him.
He may only have one goal and assist in the league this season, but the Italian's form suggests that 2023 could be his 'breakout' year.
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Match Details
Where is the game being played?
The game will be played at the City Ground, the home of Nottingham Forest.
What time is the match?
The game will kick-off at 2pm (GMT)
Where can I watch it?
The game will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
