- The Manchester United vs Leicester City match is scheduled to start at 11 PM EAT on Sunday.
- Manchester United has a better head-to-head record than Leicester City.
Manchester United and Leicester are set to compete for a ticket to the next round of the FA Cup on Friday night at Old Trafford Stadium.
Manchester United, who are currently enduring one of their worst seasons, will be aiming to beat the Foxes to put their hopes of winning a title at the end of the season alive.
The hosts currently occupy the 13th position in the Premier league table with just 29 points, 27 less than leaders Liverpool FC.
The team, which is managed by Portuguese tactician Ruben Amorim, has also struggled at their home ground this season.
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For instance, since Amorim took over the managerial position in 2024, they have suffered fifth defeats in seven matches, a record that no manager would like to be associated with.
Manchester United’s most recent defeat at Old Trafford, which is slowly becoming the theatre of pain, came on Sunday, February 2 where they were hammered 2-0 by Crystal Palace.
The two goals that came in the second half of the game in which the hosts enjoyed a lot of possession, were scored by French forward Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Similar to Manchester United, Leicester City have also endured a difficult campaign in the Premier so far.
The Ruud Van Nistelrooy coached side occupy one of the relegation spots at the moment, with 17 points, two behind Wolves, who sit 17th in the log. Therefore, the FA Cup presents them with the only chance of lifting a title this season.
The Foxes were also on the receiving end over the weekend with their away trip to Everton ending in a 4-0 demolition.
Here are the key details you need to understand ahead of the upcoming tie.
What time does Manchester United vs Leicester City start?
The match is scheduled to kick off at 11 PM East African Time (EAT) on Friday at the Old Trafford Stadium.
Manchester United vs Leicester City Team News
Manchester United are expected to miss a number of their first team defenders in this crucial game.
Argentine international Lisandro Martinez picked up an ACL over the weekend hence he will be sidelined for the remaining part of the 2024/2025 season while Jonny Evans and Luke Shaw are also recovering from injuries. Besides the trio, Chelsea FC academy graduate Mason Mount is also an injury victim.
In addition, Marcus Rashford and Tyrell Malacia were loaned to Aston Villa and PSV Eindhoven in the recently closed transfer window.
Unlike Manchester United, Leicester City do not have a lot of injury problems ahead of this clash. Ricardo Pereira, Abdul Fatawu and Wilfred Ndidi are the only guaranteed absentees.
Possible Starting Lineups
Manchester United: Bayindir, Dalot, De Ligt, Maguire, Mazraoui, Ugarte, Casemiro, Mainoo, Fernandes, Amad, Hojlund
Leicester City: Harmansen, Kristiansen, Okoli, Coady, Coulibaly, Soumare, Skipp, Buonanotte, Mavididi, El Khannouss, Daka
Manchester United vs Leicester City Head-to-head
Manchester United and Leicester City have played each other four times in all competitions since 2022 with the Red Devils triumphing in all occasions.
Manchester United: 4
Draw: 0
Leicester City: 0
Manchester United vs Leicester City Current Form (all competitions)
Manchester United: LWWWL
Leicester City: WLLWL
Manchester United vs Leicester City Prediction
Although Manchester United have struggled at home this season, they are the favorites to win this match based on their head-to-head record against Leicester City.
However, Leicester City should not be ruled out of stunning the Red Devils since anything can happen in football.
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