Manchester United travels to Leicester City this weekend to resume Premier League action. On Saturday, the Reds head to the East Midlands to face Brendan Rodgers’ side at the King Power Stadium. During the international break, many United players have been in action and have represented their countries. After defeating Belgium and Spain in the semi-final and final, Paul Pogba, Raphael Varane, and Anthony Mastial were crowned UEFA Nations League champions.
HOW TO WATCH:
Saturday’s match begins at 15:00 BST. Starting one hour before the game, pre-match build-up, live radio commentary, and post-match analysis will be available. Our website and Official App will keep you up to date on the game. This will deliver real-time updates and metrics during the game.
NEWS FROM THE TEAM
Raphael Varane was taken off for France in the Nations League final on Sunday evening, but the extent of the center-injury back’s is unknown at this moment. Following his injury, Harry Maguire may be ruled out of the match against his previous club. After recovering from a shoulder procedure, Marcus Rasford might make his United comeback at the King Power Stadium.
Wesley Fofana and Nampalys Mendy have been out for Leicester since the beginning of August, and their comeback date is unknown. James Justin, who sustained a ligament damage in February, is also out, although former Red Jonny Evans is hoping to play against his former club. While on international service for Nigeria, Kelechi Ihaenacho was forced off with an injury, but he recovered in time for the team’s second game. Wilfred Ndidi, the midfielder, appears to be out.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
United has won 68 of the 133 matches between the clubs, while the teams have split the points 30 times. The Foxes have won 35 times, with two of those victories coming in the past two meetings between the two sides. Before Rodgers’ side defeated United en route to their FA Cup glory and Premier League victory at Old Trafford last season, the previous Leicester victory had to be traced back to 2014, when the freshly promoted Foxes prevailed 5-3 at the King Power Stadium.
United has a solid record against this weekend’s opponents, with nine wins and four draws between their cup triumph in 2014 and their cup win in 2021. Leicester’s most recent victory came on the final day of the 2019/20 season, when goals from Bruno Fernandes and Jesse Lingard secured three crucial points and a place in the Champions League for the next season.
Following a 1-1 draw with Everton before the international break, United are fourth in the Premier League table, just two points behind champions Chelsea. The Reds have won two, drawn once, and lost two of their previous five matches in all competitions, with the most recent league victory coming at the London Stadium, where Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team defeated West Ham United 2-1 in a thrilling finish. In the Premier League, this weekend is jam-packed with activity! The question is, who will come out on top in the battle of two legendary managers, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer or Brendan Rodgers?
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