Leicester Metropolis will conflict with Manchester United at Outdated Trafford this weekend in what’s their second assembly prior to now ten days.

The 2 sides not too long ago met within the Carabao Cup fourth spherical, and in Man United’s first match since Erik Ten Hag’s sacking, they comprehensively beat Leicester. The Pink Devils had been led by interim supervisor Ruud Van Nistelrooy and thrashed the Foxes 5-2 at Outdated Trafford. Though Steve Cooper rested many of the first staff for the fixture, it was an embarrassing defeat. Leicester followers might be hoping for a greater efficiency this weekend.

Manchester United vs Leicester Metropolis – Match Particulars

Date: November 10, 2024
Time: 14:00 GMT
Venue: Outdated Trafford, Manchester

Manchester United vs Leicester Metropolis – Staff Information

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Patson Daka has returned to full coaching not too long ago. Hamza Choudhury and Jakub Stolarcyk stay sidelined as they recuperate from their long-term accidents.

United have an extended listing of absentees, with former Fox Harry Maguire, Tyrell Malacia, Leny Yoro, Luke Shaw, and Kobbie Mainoo all sidelined.

Manchester United vs Leicester Metropolis – Match Preview

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This would be the final United sport with Nistelrooy as their supervisor. Ruben Amorim will take cost of the Pink Devils on November 11 and faces his first managerial check in opposition to Ipswich City two weeks later.

Underneath Nistelrooy, Man United haven’t deviated a lot from the ways that earlier supervisor Erik Ten Hag used. Within the three matches the previous striker has managed, the document Premier League champions have lined up in a 4-2-3-1. Nonetheless, Nistelrooy has shored up United’s defence by utilizing a extra defensive midfield pivot of Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte.

The Pink Devils would be the apparent favorite, however Steve Cooper will really feel that his Leicester aspect are able to leaving Outdated Trafford with some extent. The Foxes have loads of particular person brilliance of their assault and have sturdy choices on the bench. 

Leicester have struggled defensively this season however United haven’t been nice in assault. Their 9 targets scored is likely one of the lowest within the Premier League, a large underperformance of their anticipated targets (xG) of 16.6. The primary culprits behind their poor ending have been Bruno Fernandes, new signing Joshua Zirkzee, and Alejandro Garnacho.

With United anticipated to dominate proceedings at Outdated Trafford, the Foxes will probably sit up in a 5-4-1 and look to counter with pace after they win the ball. Leicester have proven loads of battle this season, and regardless of Man United’s standing as heavy favourites, count on a tricky battle on Saturday.

Manchester United vs Leicester Metropolis – Predicted Beginning Lineups

Manchester United predicted lineup: André Onana; Diogo Dalot, Matthijs de Ligt, Lisandro Martinez, Noussair Mazraoui; Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte; Alejandro Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford; Rasmus Hojlund.

Leicester Metropolis predicted lineup: Mads Hermansen; Ricardo Pereira, Wout Faes, Caleb Okoli, Victor Kristiansen; Harry Winks, Wilfred Ndidi, Bilal El Khannouss; Facundo Buonanotte, Jamie Vardy, Stephy Mavididi.