Leicester come into this fixture as the favourites due to their recent good form that has lifted them to the top of the Premier League standings. They face a Man United side that is only united at defending and scattered in attack. The away team is facing a major goal-scoring crisis and this was quite evident when they failed to beat their midweek opponents PSV Eindhoven at Old Trafford, despite creating numerous chances. The disappointing Champions League match aside, the Red Devils are now aware that any slump in their defense line this weekend or leniency in their attack could cost them an embarrassing defeat away from home.
A win for United will take them to the top of the EPL table, but if they lose, they risk dropping up to the fifth position on the log if Man City, Tottenham and Arsenal win their respective games.
But it is Leicester City who seem to have more reasons to win this match, judging from their most recent performances. The home side boasts of the lethal Jamie Vardy on their side, who is expected to set a Premier League record by scoring for the 11th game in a row.
The England international managed to match Ruud van Nistelrooy’s record by scoring his 10th consecutive league goal in the 3-0 victory over Newcastle United last weekend. He will be looking to extend his impressive form for the Foxes by retaining the first position on the table, something that will only be guaranteed by a win.
The other side of the pitch provides an out-of-form Rooney and a relaxed Anthony Martial. After releasing James Wilson on loan to Brighton & Hove Albion earlier this week, Luis Van Gaal now faces a major striking crisis and things could get worse when they visit Leicester this weekend. Almost every player at the Old Trafford-based side, except David De Gea, has been played out of position this season and there isn’t much room for further gambling in this crucial fixture.
The scoresheet when the two sides met at the King Power Stadium back in September 2014. Claudio Ranieri's men came from three goals down to hammer United 5-3.
Watch the video highlights of the last meeting between the two sides
Louis Van Gaal will be wary of the fact that his men are lined up to play against a team that has scored 48 goals so far, which is the highest in the league. However, United have only conceded one goal in their last seven league games and will hope to maintain the good defensive record against the Foxes. On the contrary, their attack is not worth writing home about.
How Leicester's Jamie Vardy compares to Man United's Anthony Martial so far this season, courtesy of OptaStats
Team news
Leicester City
Leicester’s lead man Vardy is suffering from a minor hip injury but that will not prevent him from featuring against United. Midfielder Matty James is expected to miss the epic clash due to a long-term new injury.
Manchester United
United will miss the services of Phil Jones and Ander Herrera due to ankle and hamstring injuries respectively. England international midfielder Michael Carrick is also doubtful for the clash as he is still recuperating from the ankle injury sustained during the international friendly against Spain. Other long-term absentees include Luke Shaw, who has a broken leg, and Antonio Valencia, who has a foot injury.
Last six matches
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Which channel is broadcasting Leicester City vs Manchester United on TV or Online?
- USA: on Westwood One Sports, Sirius XM FC and various NBC channels
- Canada: on various Sportsnet channels
- UK: on TalkSport Radio UK, NOW TV UK and various Sky Sports channels
The channels to watch Leicester City vs Manchester United live in the USA include NBC, NBC UNIVERSO, Westwood One Sports, SiriusXM FC, NBC Deportes En Vivo Extra or NBC Sports Live Extra from 12:30 EST. In Canada, tune in to Sportsnet World Now or Sportsnet One at 12:30 EST to watch the Foxes host the Red Devils for the top-of-the-table decider. In the UK, you can follow the action live from the King Power stadium on November 28, 2015 starting from 17:30 GMT on TalkSport Radio UK, Sky Go UK, NOW TV UK, SKY GO Extra or Sky Sports 1/HD UK.
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Quick facts
- United have beaten Leicester 10 times in their last 11 league matches.
- The last time the two sides met, Leicester won 5-3
- This fixture has recorded a total of 18 goals in the last for meetings
- The Red Devils have only lost one of their last nine league games. They have won six, drawn two and lost one.
- Jamie Verdy is Leicester’s highest scorer in a single league campaign. Their former player Tony Cottee scored 13 goals in the 1999/2000 season.
- Leicester have scored in all of their 13 PL games this season
- The last time Manchester United played Leicester when the former were on top of the league was back in October 2000. Man United won the match 3-0 and also won the league. Leicester finished 13 in that season.
Team sheets for Leicester City vs Man United
Leicester City's XI: Schmeichel; Simpson, Huth, Morgan, Fuchs; Mahrez, Kanté, Drinkwater, Albrighton; Okazaki, Vardy.
Manchester Utd's XI: De Gea, Darmian, McNair, Smalling, Blind, Carrick, Schweinsteiger, Mata, Young, Rooney, Martial.
Leicester City's subs: De Laet, King, Schlupp, Ulloa, Dyer, Schwarzer, Inler.
Manchester Utd's subs: Romero, Borthwick-Jackson, Fellaini, Memphis, Pereira, Schneiderlin, Rashford
Match details, result and original broadcast info
Leicester City 1 - 1 Manchester United
November 28, 2015 12:30pmKing Power Stadium (Leicester, Leicestershire)This match has ended. Below are the original Live broadcast details for this match.
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