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Updated February 19, 2023

Match Preview: Manchester United VS Leicester City

TL;DR

Man United have a great chance today to get closer to Man City. Man United will close the gap by three points if they can beat Leicester

Match Preview: Manchester United VS Leicester City

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Manchester United have a great chance today to get closer to their city rival, Manchester City. Last night, Man City dropped important points as they tied against Nottingham Forest. Therefore, Man United will close the gap by three points if they can beat Leicester City tonight at Old Trafford. Tonight, the Red Devils will host Leicester City at Old Trafford.

Stats&Facts

Manchester United are having a very good time in the league. Despite losing the first two games of the season, Manchester United have lost only three of their last 21 games in the EPL. They have earned more points than any other team since they defeated Liverpool on August 22. Manchester United, in addition, scored at least one goal against Leicester City in their last 27 league games.

Team News

Manchester United have several injury cases ahead of tonight's clash against the Foxes. Casemiro will miss the match due to his three-match suspension, while his compatriot Antony will also miss because of an injury. Christian Eriksen has been brilliant this season for the Red Devils, but an injury ruled him out of the squad. Due to injuries, he as well as Donny Van De Beek will miss the rest of the season. Anthony Martial is also unavailable tonight against Leicester City, while Scott McTominay is in doubt. However, Marcus Rashford is in his prime form, scoring the highest number of goals in one season in his career. He will lead the attack with Jadon Sancho and Wout Weghorst. Marcel Sabitzer is back again and will pair up with Fred in the midfield. Bruno Fernandes will surely play the number 10 role tonight at Old Trafford. In the defense, Lisandro Martinez is back from an injury and ready to pair up with Raphael Varane. Luke Shaw and Bissaka are favorites to play in the full-back position. As for Leicester City, James Maddison has found his form back and can be a trump card for the manager. But James Justin and Ryan Bertrand remain out due to injuries. The Possible Lineup For Manchester United: De Gea; Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Shaw; Sabitzer, Fred, Fernandes; Sancho, Weghorst, Rashford The Possible Lineup For Leicester City: Ward; Castagne, Souttar, Faes, Kristiansen; Mendy, Dewsbury-Hall, Maddison; Tete, Iheanacho, Barnes

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