Manchester United are fourth on the Premier League table, and although they are only two points away from Chelsea, the mood around Old Trafford was not the best before the international break. The Reds Devils will be looking to get back to winning ways in the Premier League away at Leicester City.
Venue
King Power Stadium
The King Power Stadium has been a good hunting ground for United as they have won there nine times in their last 15 visits.
Kick Off Time:
15:00 WAT
Referee:
Craig Pawson
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed that Varane will be out for a few weeks, but he also confirmed that Harry Maguire just started training today after the injury he sustained three weeks ago. Maguire is still a doubt for the Leicester trip as he just returned to full training today.
Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly are likely to feature this weekend after both defenders played for their respective countries during the international break.
Marcus Rashford is fit again according to the manager, the English forward should feature. United will be without Edinson Cavani and Fred as they won’t be ready in time for the match tomorrow.
Leicester`s Team News
Johnny Evans could feature against his former club this weekend and Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi who missed Leicester City’s last two matches is struggling to be fit for tomorrow.
The Match In Focus
Leicester City have been very inconsistent this season, and it will be very hard to see them stop Manchester United on Saturday. Manchester United will want to win to close the gap on Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester City. Although stats points to a Manchester United win, it will be a tough match. Leicester will also want a confidence-boosting win over the Red Devils.
Manchester United possible starting lineup:
De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Bailly, Lindelof, Shaw; McTominay, Pogba; Greenwood, Fernandes, Sancho; Ronaldo.
Leicester City possible starting lineup:
Schmeichel; Pereira, Evans, Soyuncu, Bertrand; Lookman, Soumare, Tielemans, Barnes; Vardy, Iheanacho.
Stats
United are looking to extend their record unbeaten away run in the Premier League to 30 matches. They have won 19 and drawn 10 in their last 29 away matches in the Premier League.
Lingard has 3 goals and 3 assists in his last 6 Premier League appearances against Leicester City.
Manchester United have a good record away at King Power Stadium. They have only lost once in their last 15 Premier League matches at the stadium. (W9 D5).
Leicester will be aiming to win their first back-to-back Premier League matches against Manchester United after claiming a victory at Old Trafford in May.
Tip: Going by history, there is a very small chance that Manchester United will lose this game. Everything points to a Manchester United win.
