Manchester United are expected to secure a first-leg lead when they go to Nottingham Forest in the second EFL Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

It has already been a busy January in the transfer market but there is still plenty of time for clubs to get their business done ahead of the window slamming shut at the end of the month.

Southampton are into the semi-finals of the EFL Cup after a shock win against Manchester City, with Newcastle, Manchester United and Nottingham Forest also through to the last four.

There are two fixtures taking place on Tuesday in the Premier League, starting with Chelsea's clash against Bournemouth before Manchester United face Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford.

Two of last season's promoted sides do battle at the City Ground on Friday evening, as Nottingham Forest take on Fulham in the Premier League.

Six games into the Premier League season, our traders have priced it at 15/2 for all  newly promoted teams - Fulham, Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth - to be relegated.

Nottingham Forest are preparing for their first season back in the Premier League for 23 years and optimism is high they can impress in the top flight.

The opening game of the 2022/23 Premier League campaign is on the horizon and there's sure to be plenty of drama as the season unfolds.

Nottingham Forest are back in the Premier League for the first time since 1999 and a summer of big spending shows they are keen to grasp the opportunity.

Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of England attacking midfielder Jesse Lingard following his departure from Manchester United, in a real statement-of-intent transfer for the newly-promoted Reds.