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- NewsLeicester City
- Ruud van Nistelrooy used a three-man defence against Chelsea last week, and may continue with the system after a narrow defeat at Stamford Bridge.
- That would see Patson Daka start behind Jamie Vardy and Luke Thomas feature at left centre-back.
- Abdul Fatawu is the only player missing for Leicester this weekend.
Manchester United- Leny Yoro is missing for Manchester United, who are sweating on the fitness of Harry Maguire. With Patrick Dorgu suspended, Victor Lindelof and Ayden Heaven may start alongside Matthijs de Ligt on Sunday night.
- Manuel Ugarte was fit enough for the bench on Thursday night against Real Sociedad and is expected to come in for Casemiro in the middle of the park.
- Christian Eriksen is also hoping to start at Rasmus Hojlund's expense in attack at the King Power.
- Ruben Amorim has also confirmed that Mason Mount will be fit enough to feature from the bench on Sunday night.
- There are rumours that Andre Onana misses out due to illness, with Dermot Mee set to deputise between the sticks.
- LIVE Text Commentary90+10'Nothing more will happen in this game as the referee blows for full time.90+9'Andre Onana leaps to collect the ball from the corner which was sent over by Jordan Ayew (Leicester).90+9'A long ball forward to Conor Coady (Leicester) is intercepted. Leicester have been awarded a corner kick.90+9'Jordan Ayew (Leicester) swings in the corner, but fails to find any of his teammates. One of the defenders reacts superbly to get it clear.90+8'The resulting set piece from Leicester is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players. The ball is out of play and the linesman points at the corner flag. Corner to Leicester.90+8'The defence is alert as they clear a dangerous cross from Stephy Mavididi (Leicester). The ball is out of play. A goal-scoring opportunity from a corner for Leicester.90+7'Andre Onana pulls off a great save to deny Jamie Vardy (Leicester), who makes himself some space inside the box and unleashes a quick shot to the left side of the goal.90+7'Luke Thomas (Leicester) delivers a poor cross from a free kick as one of the defenders comfortably clears it away.90+6'It's a nice effort by Harry Winks (Leicester) from the edge of the box, but it's low towards the middle of the goal and straight down the throat of Andre Onana. Easy save.90+6'A promising cross into the box is nearly received by the lurking Jamie Vardy (Leicester), but one of the defending players cuts it out to avert the threat.90+3'Diogo Dalot (Manchester United) is unable to control an accurate defence-splitting pass properly and one of the defending players reacts well to rob him of the ball.90+1'The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Jordan Ayew (Leicester) comes onto the pitch for Bilal El Khannouss.90The fourth official shows 8 min. of added time.90'Goal! Diogo Dalot tees up Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) on the edge of the box and he fires the ball into the left side of the goal. 0:3.88'Jamie Vardy (Leicester) is deemed to be in an offside position by the linesman and it looks like it is the right decision despite being a very close call.86'Tyler Fredricson (Manchester United) tries to latch onto a through ball, but it's too long. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Leicester.85'Rasmus Hojlund will be replaced by Chidozie Obi (Manchester United).82'The substitution is prepared. Kasey McAteer (Leicester) joins the action as a substitute, replacing James Justin.82'Ruud van Nistelrooy decides to make a substitution. Victor Kristiansen will be replaced by Stephy Mavididi (Leicester).81'Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester) received a clever through ball which could have put him in a promising position, but the defence was alert to the danger.80'Facundo Buonanotte (Leicester) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence quickly intercepts the ball.77'Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester) is punished with a yellow card for violating the rules.76'Facundo Buonanotte (Leicester) picks up a pass inside the box and finds some space for a shot before unleashing a low drive goalwards, but one of the defending players blocks his effort.72'Rasmus Hojlund (Manchester United) meets a cross inside the box, but Mads Hermansen wins the battle for the ball and the chance is gone.72'Manchester Utd seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. Great movement by the offensive players allows the defenders to set up the attack.69'The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Joshua Zirkzee (Manchester United) replaces Christian Eriksen.69'Here is a change. Alejandro Garnacho is going off and Ruben Amorim gives the last tactical orders to Harry Amass (Manchester United).69'Substitution. Casemiro (Manchester United) on for Manuel Ugarte.67'Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) breaks through before collecting a brilliant pass and producing a precise strike to beat the goalkeeper. The ball went into the bottom right corner.66'This corner kick is taken with a short pass by Christian Eriksen (Manchester United).64'Ruud van Nistelrooy has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Facundo Buonanotte (Leicester) replacing Patson Daka.64'Substitution. Boubakary Soumare will be replaced by Harry Winks (Leicester).62'Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) picks up a pass and hits the ball towards the bottom right corner, but he can't generate enough power to trouble Mads Hermansen.62'The ball is whipped in from the corner by Christian Eriksen (Manchester United), but one of the defenders gets it clear.61'Bilal El Khannouss (Leicester) plays a through ball inside the box, but it's too strong and Andre Onana comes off his line to intercept.60'Patson Daka (Leicester) meets a cross inside the box, but Andre Onana wins the battle for the ball and the chance is gone.58'The goal by Manchester Utd won't count as it has been disallowed due to offside on the advice of the video assistant referee!58'Hold on! There’s a VAR review to see whether there was an offside in the build up to the goal. The referee is checking now. The Manchester Utd players aren’t happy.57'An amazing individual effort from Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) ends with a strike from inside the penalty area. He sends the ball precisely into the bottom left corner and makes it 0:2. Mads Hermansen was helpless.56'Christian Eriksen (Manchester United) tries his luck with a long-range effort after receiving a precise pass. It goes to the bottom left corner, but Mads Hermansen has a clear view of it and makes a comfortable save.55'Jamie Vardy (Leicester) finds himself in a promising position after receiving a beautiful cross from the side, but the opposition defence is ready and one of the defenders averts the threat with a quick interception.54'James Justin (Leicester) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away. The ball goes out of play and Manchester Utd will have a goal kick.54'Long passes, short passes and one-two passes. Leicester are showcasing great team work by keeping possession and producing pin-point passes from player to player. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult to intercept at the moment.51'Ayden Heaven (Manchester United) is substituted due to injury. Ruben Amorim gives a chance to Toby Collyer.48'Ayden Heaven (Manchester United) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.48'What a big chance! Patson Daka (Leicester) picks up an inch-perfect pass inside the box and fires the ball a whisker wide of the right post. The ball goes out of play and Manchester Utd will have a goal kick.47'Conor Coady (Leicester) commits a rough challenge and Thomas Bramall blows his whistle for a foul.46'Everything is set for the start of the second half.45+2'Thomas Bramall has ended the first half by blowing the whistle.451 additional min. will be played.44'Patson Daka (Leicester) receives a reproachful look from his teammates after he attempted to surprise the goalkeeper with a shot from long distance. The ball flew far wide of the right post. The ball goes out of play and Manchester Utd will have a goal kick.44'Bilal El Khannouss (Leicester) reacts well to get to the rebound and takes a shot from the edge of the box, but he fails to get the ball through the players standing between him and the goal.44'Patson Daka (Leicester) receives a good pass and from just outside the box he unleashes a promising strike, but the shot is blocked by the defender.42'Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) struck the ball which rebounded to the edge of the box. His attempt went narrowly over the crossbar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Leicester.41'The free kick is delivered by Christian Eriksen (Manchester United) but it's not one of his best and is easily cleared.41'Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester) carelessly slides into the feet of his opponent and he'll be lucky to avoid punishment. Thomas Bramall blows for the foul but keeps his cards in his pocket on this occasion. A free kick is awarded to Manchester Utd.38'The corner from Bilal El Khannouss (Leicester) is intercepted by the defence.38'Victor Kristiansen (Leicester) sends a beautiful cross into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence manages to clear the ball to safety. The referee signals a corner kick to Leicester.35'Bilal El Khannouss (Leicester) takes the corner which is cleared by the opposition's defence.35'Patson Daka (Leicester) delivers a fine lofted cross into the penalty area, but it's cleared by an opposing player. The referee points to the corner flag and Leicester will take a corner.33'This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Bilal El Khannouss (Leicester) was quite harsh and Thomas Bramall didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.32'Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) latches on to a pin-point through ball, but one of the defending players dispossess him. Brilliant defending.31'Leicester show off their ball retention skills as they exchange one-two passes and the move is only interrupted when the final pass is intercepted.28'Rasmus Hojlund (Manchester United) makes a great solo run and pulls the trigger from inside the box, beating Mads Hermansen with a strike into the bottom left corner. He makes it 0:1.27'Another attempt to send the ball beyond the defence by Boubakary Soumare (Leicester) is thwarted and cleared to safety.24'A loose pass is instantly latched onto by Christian Eriksen (Manchester United). He tries his luck from the edge of the box with a measured shot, but it hits the right post and is cleared to safety.24'Christian Eriksen (Manchester United) works the corner short instead of sending the ball into the penalty area.23'Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United) whips a promising cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball. The linesman makes the right call and Manchester Utd will have a corner.22'The linesman raises his flag. Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester) is adjudged offside.19'The resulting corner from Christian Eriksen (Manchester United) is cleared by the opposition's defence.19'Matthijs de Ligt (Manchester United) is picked out by one of his teammates with a great cross, but his poor control allows the defence to clear and avert the threat. The referee points to the corner flag. It's a corner to Manchester Utd.18'Christian Eriksen (Manchester United) slides a pass forward, but one of the defenders cuts it out.17'Patson Daka (Leicester) is penalised after knocking an opponent down.16'Manchester Utd keep possession of the ball by producing short passes and one-two passes from player to player.13'Diogo Dalot (Manchester United) tries to pass the ball into the penalty area but it's blocked.11'Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United) receives a pass and tries his luck with a long-range powerful effort. His poorly placed shot lacks accuracy and flies miles wide of the right post. The ball goes out of play and Leicester will have a goal kick.9'Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United) takes the rebound on the edge of the box and fires the ball just over the crossbar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Leicester.8'Luke Thomas (Leicester) takes the free kick from a long way out but the defender manages to get it clear.7'Ayden Heaven (Manchester United) makes a bad challenge and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.5'Leicester quickly take a corner kick with a short pass.4'Jamie Vardy (Leicester) goes on a mazy run, skips past two defenders and pulls the trigger in front of the keeper. Andre Onana makes a decent save to deny his effort directed to the middle of the target. Leicester have a corner.4'Wonderful movement by Manchester Utd. The players are holding possession, mostly exchanging one-touch passes. They control the pace of the game now.2'Rasmus Hojlund (Manchester United) receives a brilliant pass and wastes a big opportunity as his shot from inside the penalty area flies narrowly wide of the left post. The ball goes out of play and Leicester will have a goal kick.1'The match has just started.The players are on the pitch and Manchester Utd will have the kick-off.The referee of today's match will be Thomas Bramall.Hello, welcome to our live play-by-play commentaries. You will be able to see a written form of all the interesting moments of the game, so you won't miss a thing. Sit back and have fun.