Man United vs. Leicester (31 Oct, 2024) Live Score, Result & Highlights
Premier League Match Preview
Manchester United will host Leicester City at Old Trafford on Thursday, 31 October 2024, in a highly anticipated Premier League fixture. Both teams will be looking to secure a victory to improve their league standings and boost their chances of achieving their respective goals for the season.
Manchester United, under the guidance of manager Erik ten Hag, have endured a mixed start to the 2024/25 campaign. After a promising pre-season, the Red Devils have struggled for consistency in the Premier League, winning five, drawing three, and losing four of their opening 12 matches. They currently sit eighth in the table, six points adrift of the top four and eight points behind leaders Arsenal.
Leicester City, meanwhile, have also had a challenging start to the season. The Foxes, managed by Brendan Rodgers, are currently 12th in the Premier League standings, having won four, drawn four, and lost four of their 12 matches so far. They have been hampered by injuries to key players, including James Maddison, Wilfred Ndidi, and Ricardo Pereira.
Team News
For Manchester United, Anthony Martial and Jadon Sancho are both doubtful for the match due to injuries. Harry Maguire is also a doubt, while Donny van de Beek remains sidelined with a long-term injury.
Leicester City will be without the services of James Maddison, who is suspended for the match. Wilfred Ndidi and Ricardo Pereira are also ruled out due to injuries.
Key Players
Marcus Rashford has been in excellent form for Manchester United this season, scoring seven goals in all competitions. The England international will be looking to add to his tally against Leicester City.
For Leicester City, James Maddison is their key creative player. The midfielder has scored three goals and provided three assists in the Premier League this season. His absence will be a major blow for the Foxes.
Prediction
Manchester United will be favored to win this match, given their home advantage and superior squad depth. However, Leicester City have a good record at Old Trafford and will be looking to cause an upset. A close match is expected, with Manchester United likely to edge out a narrow victory.
Head-to-Head Record
- Manchester United wins: 15
- Leicester City wins: 8
- Draws: 7
Match Details
- Date: Thursday, 31 October 2024
- Time: 20:00 GMT
- Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
Live Streaming
The match will be streamed live on Amazon Prime Video in the United Kingdom. International viewers can check their local TV listings for broadcast information.
Updates
For live updates and highlights from the match, follow @ManUtd and @LCFC on Twitter.
