MANCHESTER UNITED will be eager to build on their winning run when they take on Leicester City TONIGHT at the King Power.
United beat Southampton last weekend and take on Arsenal on Sunday, so a win over the struggling Foxes would be just what Erik Ten Hag needs ahead of such a big clash.
- Start time: 8pm BST
- TV/Live stream: BT Sport 1
- Leicester XI: To follow
- Man Utd XI: To follow
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What time does Leicester vs Manchester United kick off?
- Leicester City will roll out the red carpet for Manchester United TONIGHT – Thursday, September 1.
- This is also the same date as transfer deadline day.
- It is scheduled to kick off at 8pm UK time.
- The King Power Stadium in Leicester is the allocated arena for this mouth-watering fixture and it can hold around 33.312 fans.
- Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw when the sides last met in April earlier on this year.
What TV channel is Leicester vs Manchester United on and can I live stream it?
- Leicester City vs Manchester United will be broadcasted LIVE on BT Sport 1 in the UK.
- Coverage is scheduled to commence from 7pm UK time – one hour before kick-off.
- Subscription holders of BT Sport also have access to the entire action via the BT Sport website or BT Sport app.
Team news
Brendan Rodgers will be forced to continue without long-term absentees Ryan Bertrand and Ricard Pereira.
However, the Leicester boss could see midfield maestro return to the squad having been unavailable for the 2-1 loss against Chelsea.
Elsewhere, Erik Ten Hag might be tempted to rest some of his key players with the huge fixture against Arsenal on the weekend in mind.
Which could see the likes of Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Cristiano Ronaldo be granted their first start in two games.
Former Real Madrid veteran Casemiro is also in line for a starting role for the first time and fresh £84 million signing Antony will be itching to at least make the bench.
- Joe Adams
Ronaldo in contention to start
We have seen quite the turnaround in the saga surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo this summer.
The Portugese ace looked set to leave after handing in a transfer request during pre-season. But he has been unable to secure a move elsewhere and has reportedly travelled with the squad for this evening's contest.
With Martial likely to miss out through injury, Ten Hag may start the 37-year-old as the Dutchman hopes to integrate the star back into the side.
- Joe Adams
Get us Wout of trouble
Leicester made their first signing of the season earlier today, recruiting Wout Faes from Reims for a fee of £15million.
The move came as a response to Chelsea’s capture of Wesley Fofana for £75m.
Although, the 24-year-old won’t be in time to feature this evening. Foxes fans will hope that he can sure up a defence which has already conceded 10 goals this season.
Wout Faes arriving in Leicester earlier today.Credit: Getty - Joe Adams
Leicester lead head to head
Despite Leicester's dismal start to the season, the Foxes have been dominant in this fixture in recent seasons, taking 11 points from a possible 15 in their last five matches.
Manchester United will need to be prepared.
- Man Utd 1-1 Leicester
- Leicester 4-2 Man Utd
- Man Utd 1-2 Leicester
- Leicester 3-1 Manchester United
- Leicester 2-2 Manchester United
- Joe Adams
Good evening from the King Power Stadium
Hello and welcome to SunSport’s live coverage of this evening’s Premier League fifth round tie between Manchester United and Leicester City.
Brendan Rodgers men are in deep trouble early in the season, sitting at the bottom of the Premier League table with just one point on the board. They were beaten 2-1 by Chelsea on the weekend despite having a man advantage for the majority of the match.
The loss of Wesley Fofana will only make matters worse for the Foxes. The late signing of Wout Faes earlier this afternoon will help soften the blow. However, their general lack of business during the transfer window won’t inspire confidence amongst fans.
Ten Hag looks to have steadied the ship at Manchester United, with the Red Devils winning two on the bounce after a shaky start to their campaign. Today marks a good opportunity against an out of form Leicester side who have conceded the second most goals in the league.
The action is scheduled for 20:00 in the East Midlands and we will bring you team information shortly as we build up to kick-off.
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