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In-form Manchester United host a free-scoring Leicester on Sunday in what looks a fascinating Premier League affair.
Erik ten Hag’s side are being tipped for an unlikely title challenge and impressed away at LaLiga leaders Barcelona during the week. With Marcus Rashford in excellent form, confidence is at a high.
Leicester, meanwhile, have scored eight goals in their last two League games after a successful January transfer window. Now, they head to Old Trafford free of any lingering relegation worries.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Manchester United vs Leicester is scheduled for a 2pm GMT kick-off time on Sunday 18 February, 2023.
Old Trafford in Manchester will host.
Where to watch Manchester United vs Leicester
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.
Live stream: The Sky Go app will provide subscribers a live stream across mobile devices, laptops, games consoles, tablets and more.
LIVE coverage: Follow all of the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog.
Manchester United vs Leicester team news
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Lisandro Martinez and Marcel Sabitzer are both available for United again after missing the draw in Barcelona through one-match suspensions. Casemiro, however, will serve the last of his three-match ban.
Ten Hag has hinted all of Antony, Scott McTominay and Anthony Martial are making good progress on their returns from injury, although it’s not clear if this game will come too soon.
For Leicester, manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed James Maddison has shrugged off a slight injury worry, while Youri Tielemans (calf) and Boubakary Soumare (hamstring) are also in contention.
Manchester United vs Leicester prediction
On paper, this looks like an excellent game. Leicester have found their scoring boots of late but winning at Old Trafford has proven very difficult for visiting teams this season.
Man United to win 3-2.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Manchester United wins: 69
Draws: 31
Leicester wins: 36
Manchester United vs Leicester odds
Manchester United to win: 8/13
Draw: 16/5
Leicester to win: 4/1
Source:Evenning Standard