Leicester City play host to Manchester United in the Premier League on Thursday night looking to bounce back from the disappointment of 2-1 defeat at Chelsea.
Leicester is still in crisis. They have only won 1 point’ and lost 3 matches after 4 rounds in Premier League 2022/23.
The Fox last weekend had a great chance to beat Chelsea when they were outnumbered from the first half. But in the end, they dried their shirt 1-2 after Sterling’s double.
Brendan Rodgers’ team is hampered by too many issues. Leicester’s only energy tonight is King Power, but that won’t help them earn points against the ambitious United.
It is quite confusing when Leicester is the only team that has not bought a new signing in this summer transfer window. Meanwhile, they let veteran goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel join Nice and just sold defender Wesley Fofana to Chelsea.
Leicester is in a poor form. Jaime Vardy, the striker, turned 35, and his performance suffered as a result. Ward, the goalkeeper, made serious mistakes in defense, and Jonny Evans, the central defender, became more and more slow.
Erik ten Hag started to turn around United’s situation and was on his way to a third consecutive win in the Premier League.
The first two defeats forced new manager Ten Hag to make a significant change. As a result, The Red Devils have discovered the thrill of win over rivals Liverpool and Southampton.
The spirit of blood and fire, the desire to fight fiercely is what United fans see most clearly in many players, especially new signings Lisandro Martinez, Malacia or Eriksen.
Ten Hag also has to admit, the difference in attitude helps his side to win in the last two rounds. The Dutch manager also temporarily put aside the desired playing philosophy to aim for the current win.
It is easy to see that compared to the first two matches of the season, United defense does not have face significant issues from the bottom line. Instead, De Gea hit the ball straight up and the United goalkeeper immediately rushed to press to gain control.
The defense has also become more solid, with a good combination of Varane and Lisandro Martinez. They will have less to deal with direct attacks, when Casemiro catches up with the rest of the team.
McTominay played quite well in the midfield the last two rounds. However, the new signing Casemiro will be a much higher quality upgrade, with excellent cleanup and attack skills.
Leicester City possible starting lineup
Ward; Castagne, Amartey, Evans, Justin; Ndidi, Tielemans, Dewsbury-Hall; Perez, Barnes; Vardy.
Manchester United possible starting lineup
De Gea; Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Malacia; Casemiro, Eriksen; Elanga, Fernandes, Sancho; Rashford.
Prediction:
Leicester City 1-2 Manchester United
