Manchester United will look to keep the pressure on Premier League top-two when they welcome Leicester City to Old Trafford this Sunday. The hosts are 3rd in the standings before this round with 46 points from 23 matches while the visitors are 13th with 24 points from 22 matches. United are coming off a thrilling 2-2 away draw at Barcelona in the Europa League knockout first leg. With the second leg at this venue scheduled next, Erik ten Hag’s side may be having half a mind on preparing for that fixture. That said, the Red Devils have been proving to be a tough nut to defeat, losing only once in their last ten Premier League matches where they won seven and drew two. Old Trafford has seen even more impressive results with United unbeaten at this venue across 16 matches in all competitions where they won 14. Forward Marcus Rashford’s form could be crucial once again as he netted seven goals in his last ten competitive matches.
Leicester moved away from relegation zone and start this round six points above the bottom-three clubs. The Foxes have won their last three matches in all competitions which should give enough confidence on this trip. Even when considering their league form, Leicester have won two and drew the other of their last three matches. That should see them travel confidently, especially as their away form has also improved off late. Leicester have won four of their last six away league matches, losing the other two. Considering the importance of this match to their season, Leicester may press forward and put the United backline under threat.