Leicester journey to Old Trafford to face Manchester United as they give the impression of being to construct upon their encouraging latest type.
Brendan Rodgers’ aspect have loved an encouraging latest spell, profitable 4-2 in opposition to Aston Villa earlier than thumping fifth-placed Tottenham 4-1 final Saturday.
Manchester United, in the meantime, will look to proceed their seven-match unbeaten run in all competitions.
Erik ten Hag’s aspect come into the match after their 2-2 draw in opposition to Barcelona of their Europa League play-off first leg on Thursday.
Here’s every part you have to know forward of Sunday’s conflict.
When is it?
The match will kick off at 2pm GMT on Sunday, 19 February at Old Trafford.
How can I watch?
The sport shall be obtainable for followers to observe on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Coverage begins on Main Event from 2pm and on the Premier League channel from 1pm.
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Team information
Christian Eriksen and Donny van de Beek stay long-term absentees for United, whereas Anthony Martial and Antony look set to overlook the weekend’s sport. Scott McTominay is alleged to be again in coaching and so has an out of doors probability of that includes. Casemiro is serving the ultimate sport of his three-match ban and is suspended additionally.
James Justin is a long-term damage with an Achilles damage whereas Ryan Bertrand stays wanting match health. Jonny Evans and Boubakary Soumaré might be again in rivalry and Youri Tielemans ought to be obtainable for choice once more after lacking final weekend’s victory in opposition to Spurs with a calf downside. James Maddison is reported to have undergone scans within the week to deal with a problem however there is no such thing as a indication the English midfielder shall be unavailable for the weekend.
Predicted line-ups
Manchester United: De Gea; Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Shaw; Fred, Sabitzer; Sancho, Fernandes, Rashford, Weghorst.
Leicester: Ward; Castagne, Souttar, Faes, Kristiansen; Tielemans, Dewsbury-Hall; Tete, Maddison, Barnes; Iheanacho.
Odds
Manchester United: 4/7
Draw: 16/5
Leicester: 15/4
Prediction
It shall be a fast turnaround for Ten Hag’s aspect after their Europa League fixture in opposition to Barcelona however they are going to nonetheless come into this sport as heavy favourites. Leicester have improved in latest weeks however in opposition to this in-form United squad, it could effectively not show sufficient. Manchester United 2-0 Leicester City