It is a return to Old Trafford for Ruud Van Nistelrooy with Leicester City after the former Manchester United player was the Red Devils goalkeeper before the appointment of Ruben Amorim. While the two now manage in the Premier League, Leicester City seeks to avoid relegation while the Red Devils finally find their unbeaten shape during the cup games despite the loss against Crystal Palace in the league. The cups being their only route to success this season, it is essential that United is working well, but Leicester will be prepared for the match.
Here are our scenarios, how you can watch the match and more:
How to watch and dimensions
- Date: Friday February 7 | Time3 p.m.
- Location: Old Trafford – Manchester, England
- Stream live: ESPN +
- Odds: Manchester United -300; Draw +400; Leicester City +700
Scenarios
Manchester United: While new signatures joined the Red Devils, the Amorim team was thinly during the transfer window with the outings of Marcus Rashford and Antony. This match would be a good place to start joining Patrick Dorgu on the left back, especially due to the release of Lisandro Martinez for the season. Luke Shaw, Mason Mount and Jonny Evans will also miss the shock with the Foxes.
Manchester United predicted XI: Altay Bayindir, Harry Maguir, Matthics the Ligt, Victor Lindel, Dioo Dalot, Patrick Dorgu, Casemiro, Bruno Fernande, Amad Diallo, Aemjandro Garnight, Joshus
Leicester City: The last time the Foxes met Manchester United in Cup Play, Van Nistelrooy managed United in a massive victory, but now he will try to counter Trafford. It will be a whole challenge, especially since additional games can become a distraction when you seek to avoid relegation. But when he did not become the permanent manager of United, matches like this will also mean more for the Dutch as he seeks to stimulate his team for the return to the Premier League.
Leicester City predicted XI: Jactus Stolark, Rasmu Kristiansen, Conor Coaddy, Wout Faes, James Justin, Oliver Skipp, Boubakary Soumare, Stephy Maviddi, Facundo Buonnotte, Jordan Ayev, Jamie Vardy
Prediction
With the Leicester focus elsewhere in this match, Manchester United will have enough attack to mark early and often in a convincing victory. Take: Manchester United 3, Leicester City 1
