Date: Saturday 16th October, 2021
Time: 3:00 pm
Stadium King Power Stadium
Referee Craig Pawson (England)
Goal Scorer:
Team News
Leicester
Brendan Rodgers has received a mixed bag of updates on the team news front ahead of the visit of Manchester United. On Saturday, the Leicester City manager could be bereft of the services of as many four first-team players.
The major absentee for Leicester will be Wilfred Ndidi, who misses out due to a hamstring injury sustained against Burnley. James Justin (knee) and Wesley Fofana (leg) are long-term absentees for the Foxes, although the former is closing in on his return. The fourth and final issue pertains to Jonny Evans, who has been recovering from a foot issue lately.
However, the former Manchester United defender has taken part in training ahead of the game this weekend, meaning he has overcome the Plantar Fasciitis issue enough to be on the verge returning to action. If passed fit, Evans ought to line up at the heart of the Leicester City defence, with Caglar Soyuncu set to be his partner.
Out wide, Ricardo Pereira and Ryan Bertrand ought to be the two full-backs, with Kasper Schmeichel taking his customary place in goal. Up ahead in midfield, Boubakary Soumare should fill the void left by the absence of Ndidi, with Youri Tielemans being his central midfield partner.
Kelechi Iheanacho’s recent performances warrant a start for him, meaning Leicester will likely line up in a 4-4-2 formation, with Iheanacho starting alongside Jamie Vardy. Ademola Lookman and Harvey Barnes will be the two wide men, who will provide the forward thrust in the final third, leaving James Maddison on the bench.
Probable Lineup (4-4-2): Schmeichel; Pereira, Evans, Soyuncu, Bertrand; Lookman, Soumare, Tielemans, Barnes; Iheanacho, Vardy
Manchester United
Like his counterpart in the Leicester City dugout, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has had a mix of good and bad news to greet ahead of the trip to the King Power Stadium. On Saturday, the Manchester United manager will have to make do without at least four first-team players.
The big blow comes in the form of Raphael Varane’s absence, with the French defender sustaining a groin injury while on France duty. In addition, Fred and Edinson Cavani will play no part for Manchester United against Leicester after representing Brazil and Uruguay, respectively, during the international break, meaning they will not be able to return in time to be match ready.
The good news, meanwhile, comes in the form of Marcus Rashford’s availability, with Solskjaer confirming that he will be involved. In addition, Harry Maguire is in with a chance to feature as well, although it is likely that the Manchester United captain will only return in the midweek UEFA Champions League fixture against Atalanta.
So, with Maguire and Varane set to miss out, Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelof ought to pair up at the heart of the Manchester United defender, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Luke Shaw being the two full-backs. In goal, there is no looking past David de Gea, who has been largely inspired early in the 2021/22 season.
Up ahead in midfield, Fred’s absence could prompt Solskjaer to deploy Paul Pogba in the double pivot, with Scott McTominay shouldering the bulk of the defensive responsibility. Pogba, who is coming off winning the UEFA Nations League with France, will be the creative supremo for the visitors.
Bruno Fernandes will reprise his usual no. 10 role, with Mason Greenwood once again taking up the right wing slot. On the left flank, Jadon Sancho could get a chance to impress after faring well for England this past week. Finally, Cristiano Ronaldo will lead the line for Manchester United against Leicester, especially with Cavani unavailable.
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): de Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Bailly, Lindelof, Shaw; McTominay, Pogba; Greenwood, Bruno Fernandes, Sancho; Ronaldo
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Key Stats
Leicester have already beaten Manchester United in the Premier League and FA Cup in 2021, both at Old Trafford. The Foxes can win three matches in a row against the Red Devils in all competitions for the first time in 120 years.
Leicester’s current four-match winless run in the Premier League is their joint-longest under Brendan Rodgers. The Foxes have not fared worse since only taking one point from Claude Puel’s final six league games in charge in early 2019.
Manchester United are currently on an English league record unbeaten away run of 29 games since a 2-0 defeat at Liverpool in January 2020 (W19 D10). 34 of the 67 away points amassed by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side during this period have been won from a losing position.
Leicester have lost eight of their 16 Premier League fixtures since the beginning of April. Only Burnley, with 11 defeats, and Wolves, with nine, have been beaten more often during that time.
Kelechi Iheanacho has scored 11 goals in his last 12 Premier League starts for Leicester, while Jamie Vardy has scored in three successive top-flight appearances.
Leicester have already beaten Manchester United in the Premier League and FA Cup in 2021, both at Old Trafford. The Foxes can win three matches in a row against the Red Devils in all competitions for the first time in 120 years.
Leicester’s current four-match winless run in the Premier League is their joint-longest under Brendan Rodgers. The Foxes have not fared worse since only taking one point from Claude Puel’s final six league games in charge in early 2019.
Manchester United are currently on an English league record unbeaten away run of 29 games since a 2-0 defeat at Liverpool in January 2020 (W19 D10). 34 of the 67 away points amassed by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side during this period have been won from a losing position.
Leicester have lost eight of their 16 Premier League fixtures since the beginning of April. Only Burnley, with 11 defeats, and Wolves, with nine, have been beaten more often during that time.
Kelechi Iheanacho has scored 11 goals in his last 12 Premier League starts for Leicester, while Jamie Vardy has scored in three successive top-flight appearances.
Prediction: Leicester City 1-2 Manchester United
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