Manchester United host Leicester City at Old Trafford this weekend in a crucial Premier League clash for both sides. United, led by interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy for the final time, are looking to end a challenging run with a positive result in his final match before the official arrival of Ruben Amorim.
The Red Devils, 13th in the table, will seek to leverage their recent Europa League victory over PAOK, where Amad Diallo played a starring role. Leicester, meanwhile, are just a few points behind in 15th place and will be eager to capitalise on United’s inconsistent domestic form to pull ahead of their rivals.
In their last league outing, United settled for a 1-1 draw against Chelsea, while Leicester salvaged a late equaliser against Ipswich. With both teams struggling defensively, fans can anticipate a high-energy match with the potential for goals at both ends. Here’s a look at the predicted lineups for both sides:
Manchester United Predicted Lineup
Manchester United are expected to make a few changes following the midweek Europa League match. Amad Diallo, despite scoring twice, sustained a minor knock and may be sidelined, with Marcus Rashford likely stepping into the attack. Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs de Ligt are set to reinforce the centre-back positions, replacing Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof, as Van Nistelrooy aims for a solid defensive foundation before transitioning to Amorim’s preferred 3-4-3 formation.
Elsewhere, Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte should start in midfield, with Bruno Fernandes taking on the central attacking role.
Alejandro Garnacho could operate on the left, supporting Rasmus Hojlund as the lone forward. With United’s injuries still a concern, rotation could be a factor as Van Nistelrooy looks to end his stint on a high.
Manchester United Predicted Lineup to face Leicester
Onana; Dalot, De Ligt, Martinez, Mazraoui; Casemiro, Ugarte; Rashford, Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund
Here is how the side last lined up
Leicester City Predicted Lineup
Leicester are in comparatively good health, with few injury concerns heading into this fixture. The main question lies in attack, where Jordan Ayew’s late equaliser against Ipswich could earn him a spot in the starting XI.
Jamie Vardy, who has a history of scoring against United, will likely lead the line with support from Ayew and Abdul Fatawu on the flanks.
In midfield, Boubakary Soumare and Harry Winks are expected to maintain their places, while the back four of James Justin, Wout Faes, Okoli, and Victor Kristiansen remains unchanged.
Manager Steve Cooper will hope his team can continue their away scoring form against a United defence that has shown vulnerability in recent weeks.
Leicester Predicted Lineup to face Manchester United
Hermansen; Justin, Faes, Okoli, Kristiansen; Soumare, Winks; Fatawu, Buonanotte, Ayew; Vardy
Here is how the side last lined up
