Manchester United have confirmed their starting lineup and substitutes for today’s Premier League showdown against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium.
The match, kicking off at 19:00 GMT, sees United looking to continue their strong form in the league while dealing with injuries and squad rotations.
Manchester United Starting Lineup vs. Leicester City
Manchester United
Starting XI: Andre Onana, Victor Lindelöf, Matthijs de Ligt, Ayden Heaven, Noussair Mazraoui, Manuel Ugarte, Bruno Fernandes (C), Diogo Dalot, Alejandro Garnacho, Christian Eriksen, Rasmus Højlund
Substitutes: Harrison, Mee, Amass, Fredricson, Casemiro, Collyer, Mount, Obi, Zirkzee.
Leicester City
Starting XI: Mads Hermansen, James Justin, Wout Faes, Conor Coady, Victor Kristiansen, Luke Thomas, Wilfred Ndidi, Boubakary Soumaré, Bilal El Khannouss, Patson Daka, Jamie Vardy (C),
Subs: Jakub Stolarczyk, Caleb Okoli, Woyo Coulibaly, Harry Winks, Stephy Mavididi, Bobby De Cordova-Reid, Kasey McAteer, Facundo Buonanotte, Jordan Ayew
United’s Recent Form vs. Leicester City
Manchester United have dominated Leicester in recent meetings:
- Last five matches: 5 wins for United
- Last match: United 3-0 Leicester (Premier League)
- FA Cup fourth round (February 2025): United 2-1 Leicester
Earlier this season, Manchester United dominated Leicester in both domestic cup competitions and the league. In the Carabao Cup, United thrashed Leicester 5-2, with Rasmus Højlund and Bruno Fernandes among the scorers. In the Premier League, they secured a comfortable 3-0 win, controlling possession and nullifying Leicester’s attacking threats. Most recently, in the FA Cup fourth round, Harry Maguire scored a dramatic late winner to give United a 2-1 victory, knocking Leicester out of the competition.
Leicester’s Challenge
Leicester, currently battling relegation, will be managed by former United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy. The Foxes need points to stay in the Premier League, but United’s dominance in recent matchups will be a major hurdle for them.
Kickoff & How to Watch
- Date: Sunday, March 16, 2025
- Kickoff: 19:00 GMT
- TV: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League
- Live Coverage: MUTV pre-match build-up starts at 17:55 GMT
- Radio Commentary: Available on ManUtd.com and the United App
United are looking to secure another three points in their push for a top-four finish, while Leicester will be desperate to take something from the game. With several key players returning, this match could be a crucial turning point in United’s season. Stay tuned for updates!
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