Manchester United vs Leicester: Premier League preview, lineups and team news

Manchester United will continue their Premier League campaign at Old Trafford, with Ruud van Nistelrooy managing for the last time. They face Leicester City at Old Trafford in Manchester, England by 2:00 pm BST, 3:00pm WAT.

In their previous game, United drew 1-1 with Chelsea. Currently, the Red Devils are mid-table with just 12 points, though they have shown positive signs under Nistelrooy’s leadership. They’ll hope to maintain this momentum against a Leicester team struggling for form.

Leicester has lost three of their last five games against United, including a recent heavy defeat in the Carabao Cup. Getting points at Old Trafford won’t be easy, but Leicester is capable of a turnaround.

Predicted Lineups and Team News

For United, key players like Kobbie Mainoo, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, Antony, and Leny Yoro are all sidelined with injuries. Mason Mount may return after recovering, but Christian Eriksen remains doubtful. Bruno Fernandes is expected to lead the attack, with Rasmus Hojlund or Joshua Zirkzee likely to join him upfront.

Manchester United Predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Onana (GK) — Dalot, De Ligt, Martinez, Mazraoui — Ugarte, Casemiro — Diallo, Fernandes, Rashford — Zirkzee.

For Leicester, backup goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk is out with an ankle injury. However, Hamza Choudhury, Victor Kristiansen, and Patson Daka have returned to training, bringing some optimism. Abdul Fatawu is expected to miss the game with a groin injury. Either Bobby De Cordova-Reid or El Khannouss will likely start in his place.

Leicester City Predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Hermansen (GK) — Pereira, Okoli, Faes, Justin — Ndidi, Winks — De Cordova-Reid, Buonanotte, Mavididi — Vardy