Manchester United vs Leicester City: Team news, fantasy picks & how to watch
Old Trafford sets the stage for a high-stakes Premier League showdown between Manchester United and Leicester City this weekend.
How to Watch?
One of the top fixtures of Matchday 11 kicks off at 2.00 pm GMT on Sunday and is available on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.
Subscribers can catch the live stream through the Sky Go app as the hosts embark on a new chapter after parting ways with manager Erik ten Hag (read more about live streaming all football games here).
Manchester United News
Man Utd dropped the axe on Ten Hag a fortnight ago following a dismal 2-1 league defeat at West Ham United.
Interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy excelled on his touchline debut as the Red Devils hammered none other than Leicester 5-2 in the League Cup.
While waiting for Ruben Amorim’s arrival from Sporting CP, United continue to build momentum, following up a 1-1 draw against Chelsea with another midweek triumph.
Van Nistelrooy oversaw a 2-0 home win against PAOK on Thursday, helping Man Utd get off the mark in the Europa League after three consecutive draws at the start of the campaign.
Fantasy Selection
Bruno Fernandes opened his Premier League account for 2024/25 against Chelsea, converting a penalty midway through the second half.
However, to say his form this season has been mediocre would be generous.
Alejandro Garnacho fluffed his lines several times against the Blues, while Rasmus Hojlund had countless loose touches.
That leaves Marcus Rashford as a reasonable choice, even though he has endured a terrible start to the season.
Perhaps it’s time for the homegrown Old Trafford star to give the local fans something to cheer about in these troubled times.
Team Updates
United welcomed Mason Mount back to the squad against PAOK, but they’re still without several first-team stars.
Long-term absentees Leny Yoro, Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia remain on the sidelines.
The same goes for Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo.
Following a match-winning double against PAOK, Amad Diallo could stake his claim for a place in the starting XI.
With Garnacho struggling for form, there’s a chance the up-and-coming winger could make his fifth Premier League start this season.
Premier League Form Guide
Manchester United
Moises Caicedo’s equaliser denied Man Utd a chance to beat Chelsea in three successive league meetings at Old Trafford for the first time since 1957.
That’s less significant than the fact the Red Devils head into proceedings amidst their worst Premer League start 1986/87 in terms of points, having accumulated just 12 in the first ten rounds.
Stranded in 13th in the table, Van Nistelrooy’s men have the division’s third-worst scoring record of only nine goals, highlighting the magnitude of the task awaiting Amorim.
However, three points against newcomers Leicester would be the ultimate confidence booster ahead of November’s international break.
Man Utd can draw confidence from beating this opposition by a three-goal margin in their last two competitive encounters at Old Trafford.
Leicester City
After back-to-back league wins on either side of October’s international break, Leicester have gone winless in their last two top-flight outings (D1, L1), slipping to 15th.
But despite only winning once on their five Premier League travels this season (D2, L2), Steve Cooper’s side are no idle threat, especially in the front third.
Nine of their 14 league goals this season have come away from home.
There’s a massive shortcoming Man Utd must exploit this weekend.
Yet to keep a clean sheet on the road, the Foxes had conceded at least twice in their first four away league games before a 1-1 draw at Ipswich Town last time out.