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Leicester vs Manchester United, Premier League: What time does it start, where can I watch it and what are the odds?

A look ahead to Saturday's Premier League clash at the King Power Stadium

Joe Clayden
Saturday 23 December 2017 16:02 GMT
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Manchester United won 2-0 in their last meeting with Leicester
Manchester United won 2-0 in their last meeting with Leicester

Leicester host Manchester United off the back of an unexpected thrashing by Crystal Palace at home; though the Foxes had won their previous four games having beaten Tottenham and Southampton.

After a shock defeat to Championship promotion hopefuls Bristol City in the League Cup, Mourinho will be determined to beat a newly revived Leicester side under the guidance of former Saints manager Claude Puel.

Mourinho’s side, barring a defeat against rivals Manchester City, have also been in fine form having won five of their previous six in the league.

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Claude Puel has Leicester playing with the counter-attacking threat that saw them win the league in 2016, which had slowly dissipated under the management of Craig Shakespeare, utilising the speed of Jamie Vardy to stretch teams and the guile and trickery of wide pair Riyad Mahrez and Demarai Gray. Wilfred Ndidi will be a big miss for the hosts, having made the most tackles in the league this season (77), after being red carded in Leicester’s loss to Crystal Palace.

The game comes too soon for Leicester pair Matty James and Robert Huth, both of whom are expected back from injury by the New Year.

Mourinho is still without long-term absentee Eric Bailly who is not expected back until March so Victor Lindelof, the summer acquisition from Benfica, will continue to deputise at the heart of United’s defence. Marouane Fellaini continues his rehabilitation from a knee injury. The return of Paul Pogba after serving a three-game suspension will boost United’s midfield, while a return for other star players is likely after a much-changed side struggled in the midweek loss to Bristol City.

What time does it start?

Leicester vs Manchester United kicks off at 19:45 on Saturday 23 December.

Where can I watch it?

The game will be shown on Sky Sports Premier League. Highlights will be available on Match of the Day, at 22:30 on Saturday on BBC1.

It’s a big game for…

Paul Pogba. Sent off in Manchester United’s victory at the Emirates earlier in December for a stamp on Hector Bellerin, the midfielder was beginning to show his qualities having missed a large portion of the season through injury. The French international has managed three goals and five assists in only eight appearances and will be keen to continue his form upon his return to the United midfield.

Paul Pogba is back in the starting line-up

Player to watch…

Jesse Lingard. Since regaining a starting place in United’s midfield, the academy product has been a revelation. Mourinho restored the energetic midfielder to his starting line-up against Watford in November in a central role behind Lukaku. Lingard has scored four and assisted one in five appearances since moving in field.

Lingard has enjoyed a recent upturn in form 

Previous three meetings…

Manchester United 2 Leicester 0, Premier League, 26 August 2017

Leicester City 0 Manchester United 3, Premier League, 5 February 2017

Manchester United 4 Leicester 1, Premier League, 24 September 2016

Form guide…

Leicester: WWWWL

Manchester United: WWLWW

Odds…

Leicester: 15/4

Manchester United: 3/4

Draw: 13/5

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