Nottingham Forest are looking to rediscover form when they host Premier League newcomers Sunderland at City Ground on Saturday evening.
Forest are still searching for a first victory under new boss Ange Postecoglou, who replaced Nuno Espirito Santo less than three weeks ago.
Since his arrival, the Tricky Trees have suffered defeats to Arsenal (3-0) and Swansea City (3-2 in the EFL Cup) before grinding out successive draws with Burnley in the league and Real Betis in Europe.
Against Betis, a brace from Igor Jesus had Forest on course for a historic win in their first European outing for 30 years, only for Antony to strike late and snatch a 2-2 draw.
Sunderland, promoted through last season's Championship playoffs, have made the best start of the newcomers with eight points from five games. Regis Le Bris's side are unbeaten in three, beating Brentford before drawing with Crystal Palace and Aston Villa, where Wilson Isidor struck his third league goal despite Reinildo's red card.
Isidor's tally is Sunderland's best Premier League start since Steven Fletcher in 2012-13, and the Black Cats sit seventh, just two points off second.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Nottingham Forest vs. Sunderland live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Premier League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: USA Network
Live stream: Fubo
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What time does Nottingham Forest vs. Sunderland kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at City Ground in Nottingham, England and kicks off on Saturday, September 27, at 5:30 p.m. local time (BST).
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sat, Sep. 27 | 12:30 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, Sep. 27 | 11:30 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, Sep. 27 | 10:30 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, Sep. 27 | 9:30 a.m. |
Nottingham Forest vs. Sunderland predicted lineups, team news
Nottingham Forest remain without Ola Aina (hamstring), while Murillo will be assessed after missing three games with an ankle issue.
Douglas Luiz is also a doubt after hobbling off against Real Betis, which could see Morgan Gibbs-White shift into midfield with Ibrahima Sangare and Elliot Anderson. Chris Wood is set to return up front despite being goalless in his last four league outings.
Nottingham Forest predicted starting XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Sels (GK) — Williams, Milenkovic, Murillo, Zinchenko — Sangare, Anderson — Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi — Wood
Injured: Aina (hamstring), Murillo (ankle), Luiz (thigh)
Suspended: None
Sunderland are missing record signing Habib Diarra until December after groin surgery, with Romaine Mundle, Dennis Cirkin, Aji Alese and Leo Hjelde also sidelined.
Luke O’Nien is back, but Reinildo begins a three-game ban, leaving Arthur Masuaku to cover at left-back. Daniel Ballard may return in defence, while Nordi Mukiele is another option across the backline.
Sunderland predicted starting XI (4-3-3, right to left): Roefs (GK) — Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete, Masuaku — Rigg, Xhaka, Sadiki — Talbi, Isidor, Le Fee
Injured: Diarra (groin), Mundle, Cirkin, Alese, Hjelde
Suspended: Reinildo
Premier League fixture schedule this week
All times are ET
Saturday, September 27
- Brentford vs. Man United (7:30 a.m.)
- Chelsea vs. Brighton (10 a.m.)
- Crystal Palace vs. Liverpool (10 a.m.)
- Leeds vs. Bournemouth (10 a.m.)
- Man City vs. Burnley (10 a.m.)
- Nottingham Forest vs. Sunderland (12:30 p.m.)
- Tottenham Hotspur vs. Wolves (3:00 p.m.)
Sunday, September 28
- Aston Villa vs. Fulham (9 a.m.)
- Newcastle United vs. Arsenal (11:30 a.m.)
Sunday, September 29
- Everton vs. West Ham United (3:00 p.m.)