Manchester United vs Leicester LIVE!
Ruud van Nistelrooy takes charge of Manchester United for the final time when Leicester visit Old Trafford in the Premier League. Ruben Amorim starts work on Monday and Van Nistelrooy will want to go out on a high.
Thursday’s 2-0 win over PAOK in the Europa League means van Nistelrooy is unbeaten in three games since taking over from Erik ten Hag, and United should be too strong for a Leicester side who are only four points above the relegation zone. But United have made their worst-ever start to a Premier League season and nothing can be taken for granted.
Amorim will take over a United side in the bottom half of the Premier League table, though a win would give the club a lift as fans prepare to usher in the start of a new era. A second-sting Leicester side were thumped 5-2 at Old Trafford in the Carabao Cup last month but could go above United in the table with a win. Follow all the action LIVE with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
Manchester United vs Leicester latest news
Kick-off time and venue: 2pm GMT; Old Trafford
Why isn’t the game on TV?
Man Utd team news: Diallo pushing for start
Leicester team news: Ayew in contention
Prediction: Man Utd win
Man Utd vs Leicester prediction
12:03 , Jamie Dickenson
While Manchester United have hardly covered themselves in glory this season, they have been better since Ruud van Nistelrooy took over in temporary charge from the axed Erik ten Hag.
United beat Leicester 5-2 in the EFL Cup at Old Trafford at the end of last month, which served as a dress rehearsal for this Premier League encounter.
Slipping up at home to the Foxes in Van Nistelrooy’s final game before Ruben Amorim takes charge would be a huge shock, with Steve Cooper’s visitors without a win in their last three games.
Man Utd to win, 3-1.
Leicester team news
11:59 , Jamie Dickenson
Leicester came away from their 1-1 draw at Ipswich Town last weekend unblemished in terms of injuries – with substitute Jordan Ayew securing a point for them four minutes after coming on.
There is a small possibility that long-term injury absentee Patson Daka could make his return from an ankle issue against Manchester United today.
Bobby Decordova-Reid is also closing in on a comeback after suffering a “nasty wound” in Leicester’s EFL Cup defeat to United.
Hamza Choudhury is also a doubt after the club decided he would not undergo surgery to fix a shoulder issue, meaning that goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk may be the only player missing for Steve Cooper at Old Trafford.
Foxes boss Cooper has hinted that he might give Boubakary Soumare his first Premier League start of the campaign in Manchester.
Ayew’s injury-time equaliser at Portman Road may not be enough to earn him a starting berth over Stephy Mavididi and Abdul Fatawu, while Jamie Vardy will hope to build on his tally of six goals in 18 games against the Red Devils.
Man Utd team news
11:47 , Jamie Dickenson
Amad Diallo is pushing to keep his place in the Manchester United team against Leicester after his starring role in Thursday’s Europa League win over PAOK.
Diallo scored twice at Old Trafford and Ruud van Nistelrooy hopes the winger will be fit despite being forced off late on after his midweek double.
The 22-year-old has not started in the Premier League since the 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace on September 21.
“Amad was assessed,” said Van Nistelrooy. “We’re still working on him, to get him ready for Sunday. Hopefully, it will work.
United defenders Luke Shaw and Leny Yoro are back in training but are not yet ready to return.
Kobbie Mainoo is closing in on his comeback but the midfielder will not be available until after the international break.
“Kobbie is also progressing in his injury, he’s making the right steps, but is not yet with the team, though,” Van Nistelrooy added. “That needs a bit more time.”
With Mainoo still sidelined, Van Nistelrooy has a decision over who to play in midfield after Cristian Eriksen returned to play 25 minutes off the bench against PAOK.
Manuel Ugarte and Casemiro started on Thursday and Van Nistelrooy will be tempted to largely stick with that side after United made it two wins in three games since Erik ten Hag was sacked.
Manchester United predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Onana; Mazraoui, de Ligt, Martinez, Dalot; Ugarte, Casemiro; Rashford, Fernandes, Amad; Hojlund
Why isn’t Man Utd vs Leicester on TV?
11:41
The game was originally scheduled for a 3pm GMT kick-off time on Saturday 9 November but was pushed back due to Manchester United’s European commitments on Thursday, when they beat PAOK 2-0.
As such, it cannot be shown live in the UK, given it was originally meant to take place during the 3pm blackout imposed across English football on Saturday afternoons.
How to follow Man Utd vs Leicester
TV channel and live stream: The game will not be broadcast in the UK.
Free highlights: Match of the Day 2, however, will show highlights when it airs at 10.30pm GMT on BBC One.
Welcome!
11:34 , Jamie Dickenson
Good morning and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of the Premier League clash between Manchester United and Leicester City.
This will be interim coach Ruud van Nistelrooy’s last game in charge before Ruben Amorim takes over as manager.
United have fared well under the Dutchman since Erik ten Hag was sacked – remaining unbeaten in three games – and he will want to sign off with another victory over Leicester at Old Trafford.
The Foxes are without a win in their last three games and will hope to fare better than their 5-2 defeat here in the EFL Cup at the end of last month.
Stay with us for all the best build-up to the game including team news and more ahead of the 2pm BST kick-off.
