Manchester United begin life after Erik ten Hag by welcoming Leicester City to Old Trafford for the Carabao Cup round of 16. Behind the scenes, the club are working on a deal to bring Sporting CP manager Ruben Amorim to the club as a full-time replacement for Ten Hag who was sacked on Monday.
Tonight’s match sees interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy take charge of the hosts as they seek to bounce back from a 2-1 Premier League defeat to West Ham and progress further in the league cup. United’s form has been indifferent all season but they managed to overcome League One’s Barnsley 7-0 in the previous round of this competition.
However, as a fellow Premier League side Leicester City will prove to be a tougher opponent. They snuck past Walsall on penalties in the third round and a 3-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest last Friday means they will be desperate to impress. Manager Steve Cooper will know that United are in a vulnerable state and may see this match as an opportunity to secure a rare victory at Old Trafford.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game:
When is Manchester United vs Leicester City?
Manchester United vs Leicester is due to kick off at 7:45pm GMT on Wednesday 30 October at Old Trafford, Manchester.
How can I watch it?
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Team news
Jonny Evans was fit enough to make the bench against West Ham though he did not feature and should be in contention to face his former club tonight.
Luke Shaw is being treated carefully with his recovery from the injury that has kept him out this season but will not be ready to play. Other absentees include Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro, Mason Mount, Tyrell Malacia, Kobbie Mainoo and Noussair Mazraoui who was replaced during the defeat to the Hammers.
For Leicester, Jannik Vestergaard is in contention to return at the heart of the defence after an ankle issue with manager Steve Cooper confirming that he is back with the group.
Jakub Stolarczyk, Victor Kristiansen, Hamza Choudhury and Patson Daka have all been on the sidelines.
Danny Ward could replace Mads Hermansen in goal, after saving three penalties in the shootout win over Walsall in the previous round.
Confirmed line-ups
Man Utd XI: Bayindir; Dalot, Lindelof, De Ligt, Martinez; Ugarte, Casemiro; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Zirkzee
Leicester XI: Ward; Justin, Coady, Okoli, Thomas; Skipp, Soumare; De Cordova-Reid, El Khannouss, McAteer; Ayew
Odds
Man Utd to win 1/4
Draw 16/5
Leicester to win 13/2
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Prediction
Manchester United have good players with the ability to turn over Leicester and get their season back on track. The mental side of the game will play a huge role and if the visitors get themselves in front they could get the job over the line. Ruud van Nistelrooy is a relative unknown in the dugout but he could provide the new manager bounce that the hosts need to edge through this game and win.
Man Utd 2-1 Leicester.
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