Manchester United vs Leicester City | 2022/23 PL

compelling display against Barcelona in their mid-week Europa League clash at the Camp Nou on Thursday.

Amongst the most consistent sides in the league following the World Cup, the Red Devils will be keen on strengthening their position in the top-four as the opportunity to potentially involve themselves in a title race looms over Old Trafford.

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With only six points alongside a game-in-hand separating them and second-placed Manchester City, Ten Hag’s men will look to secure nothing but three points against the Foxes as they aim to remain consistent in their performances over the remainder of the season.

The likes of Donny Van De Beek, Christian Eriksen, Antony, Anthony Martial, and, Scott McTominay remain out of contention due to injury whilst Casemiro will serve the final game of his domestic three-match suspension after picking up a red card against Crystal Palace earlier this month.

Probable Manchester United Starting Line-Up Against Leicester City

Goalkeeper

David De Gea (GK): Excellent against Barcelona earlier this week, De Gea will be keen on building on an impressive display this Sunday. A key part of United’s defence, the Spaniard will look to remain consistent over the coming weeks.

Defenders

Diogo Dalot (RB): Expected to return to the starting line-up facing Leicester, Dalot will be keen on delivering a notable display this Sunday. With the right-back having only returned from injury, the Portuguese international will look to make the best of his opportunities moving forward.

Raphael Varane (RCB): A pivotal presence in defence, Varane will be keen on remaining an imposing figure at the back on Sunday. Critical to the team’s defensive organisation, the Frenchman will look to deliver another notable display against the Foxes.

Lisandro Martinez (LCB): Amongst the team’s most impressive players this season, Martinez will be keen on remaining consistent in his displays over the coming weeks. With the Argentinian having missed out due to suspension against Barcelona, the centre-back will look to deliver a valuable display on Sunday.

Luke Shaw (LB): Amongst the team’s most consistent players this season, Shaw will look to deliver a notable performance against Leicester. Likely to be tested by the visitors’ attacking players, the left-back will be keen on emerging as an imposing presence at the back on Sunday.

Midfielders

Marcel Sabitzer (CM): Another of the players having missed out due to suspension against Barcelona, Sabitzer is expected to return in midfield against Leicester. Proving to be a promising addition to the fold under Ten Hag, the Austrian will look to continue improving his displays over the coming weeks.

Fred (CM): Expected to retain his place in midfield due to the lack of rotational options, Fred will be keen on delivering a notable display against the Foxes. Having proven to be a significant contributor to the team’s prospects in the latter stages during games, the Brazilian will be keen on finding consistency in his performances over the coming fixtures.

Attackers

Jadon Sancho (RW): Decent in his performance in recent fixtures, Sancho will look to gradually improve on positively impacting games over the coming weeks. With the Manchester United attacker looking to cement his place in the starting line-up, Sancho will be keen on delivering a notable contribution against Leicester City.

Bruno Fernandes (CAM): Excellent in his displays across recent outings, Fernandes will be keen on making the best of opportunities over the coming weeks. Pivotal to the team’s attacking prospects, the midfielder will be keen on continuing to impact games moving forward.

Marcus Rashford (LW): United’s most significant player this season, Rashford will be keen on keeping up his excellent run of form over the coming weeks. With the attacker consistently finding the back of the net in recent months, Rashford will be keen on continuing to improve his tally of goals over the remainder of the season.

Wout Weghorst (ST): Decent in his performances hitherto, Weghorst will be keen on finding the back of the net this Sunday. Whilst yet to perform to his potential, the Dutchman’s work rate and versatility could play a vital role in the team’s prospects against Leicester at Old Trafford.