Nottingham Forest travel to Crystal Palace on Sunday in excellent on-field form, but amidst a backdrop of significant off-field turmoil.

The future of manager Nuno Espírito Santo is under intense speculation, creating a bizarre situation for a team that started the season so impressively. This trip to Selhurst Park will be a major test of the squad’s character and focus.

The major talking point for Forest is the uncertainty surrounding Nuno Espírito Santo, whose position is reportedly under threat. The manager himself admitted in his press conference that his relationship with the owner has “changed”. It remains to be seen how the players will react on the pitch.

In terms of team selection, however, Nuno has the luxury of a stable and in-form squad. After the convincing 3-1 win over Brentford, he is expected to name a largely unchanged side.

The squad has been boosted by the high-profile arrival of Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz from Juventus. While he is unlikely to start, he could make his debut from the bench. The only confirmed absentee from the first-team group is the injured Nicolas Domínguez. Captain Morgan Gibbs-White will again be the key creative force.

Nottingham Forest predicted XI: Sels; Aina, Milenković, Murillo, Williams; Sangaré, Anderson; Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood.

The Premier League fixture takes place at Selhurst Park on Sunday, 24th August 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 2pm BST.

The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event in the UK. Coverage begins at 1:30pm BST, and subscribers can also stream the action live via the Sky Go app.