Leicester City need to rescue themselves from the shackles of relegation. But will it be at the expense of Manchester City?
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Leicester City host Manchester United at the King Power Stadium this Sunday, with former Red Devils striker Ruud van Nistelrooy leading the Foxes against his old club.
United have won all three encounters this season, but Leicester will be desperate to break their losing streak and keep their survival hopes alive.
Manchester United’s Struggles & European Hopes
United have had a tough league campaign, sitting 14th in the table with just 10 games left.
However, a strong Europa League performance, including a dominant 4-1 win over Real Sociedad, has kept their hopes alive for Champions League qualification.
While a league resurgence seems unlikely, winning the Europa League could salvage their season.
Leicester’s Battle Against Relegation
Leicester, currently 19th, are in deep trouble after losing 13 of their last 17 games.
Since van Nistelrooy took over, results have remained poor, with a 1-0 defeat to Chelsea marking their sixth straight loss.
Their defensive struggles and goal-scoring woes leave them six points adrift of safety, making every match crucial.
Team News & Expected Lineups
Leicester will be without Abdul Fatawu and Harry Souttar due to injuries, while Ricardo Pereira could return.
United face several absences, including Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez, and Kobbie Mainoo, while Mason Mount might return from a long layoff.
Leicester Predicted XI: Hermansen; Justin, Thomas, Coady, Faes, Coulibaly; Ndidi, Soumare, El Khannouss, Buonanotte; Vardy.
Manchester United Predicted XI: Onana; Dalot, Maguire, Lindelof, de Ligt, Mazraoui; Casemiro, Fernandes, Garnacho, Eriksen; Zirkzee.
Prediction: Leicester 0-2 Manchester United
Leicester’s poor form, especially in attack, makes it hard to see them breaking their scoring drought.
United, having already beaten them three times this season, should come out on top once again.