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Luke Shaw could make his
competitive Manchester United debut on Sunday as Louis Van Gaal’s side travel
to the King Power Stadium hoping to continue on from their impressive 4-0
victory over Queens Park Rangers last week.
The England defender could come
into the team in left back with fellow new signing, Marcos Rojo, converting to
centre back for the game. If not, Tyler Blackett, a favourite of the Dutch
manager could make his fifth Premier League start with Rojo continuing on the
left.
United have been boosted by the
fitness of Chris Smalling who has recovered from a groin injury to be available
for Sundays clash. Michael Carrick (ankle), Marouane Fellaini (foot), Phil
Jones (hamstring), Jese Lingard (knee) and Ashley Young (groin) all miss out.
James Wilson and Reece James are also unavailable with unspecified injuries.
Former Inter Milan and Argentina
midfielder Esteban Cambiasso could make his home debut for Leicester after
completing a 45-minute outing in his new teams 1-0 win over Stoke City last
week. The veteran midfielder joined a free transfer in the summer.
Nick Powell is ineligible to
line up against his parent club after joining on loan from Old Trafford but
Kasper Schmeichel is available after recovering from a ligament strain, the
goalkeeper missed the win at Britannia Stadium.
Summary
Man United are determined to
make the top four and that ambition will have increased with their 4-0 drubbing
of QPR last week. The performance was a significant statement from Van Gaal’s
new revamped side after picking up only two points from their first three games
before the victory over Harry Redknapp’s men. With an array of new faces on
show at Old Trafford and a performance like the United-of-old, fans will have
high hopes for the rest of the season starting with the trip to Leicester.
However the Premiership new boys
will be no pushovers after making an imposing start to their campaign in the
top flight. Nigel Pearson’s Foxes have held both Everton and Arsenal to draws
at home before getting the better of Stoke in their previous fixture.
Predicted line-ups
Leicester (4-4-2): Schmeichel; De Laet, Morgan,
Konchesky; Mahrez, Hammond, King, Schlupp; Ulloa, Nugent.
Man United (4-3-1-2): De Gea; Rafael, Evans, Rojo,
Shaw; Herrera, Blind, Di Maria; Mata; Rooney, Van Persie.
Prediction and odds
United have beaten Leicester in
the last nine Premier League encounters and with Van Gaal aiming to up the
challenge for a Champions League spot, get on United’s new look line-up to win
narrowly against a bold home side.
Prediction: 2-0
Headline offer: Wayne Rooney has
faced Leicester twice in his career and scored on both occasions, back the
England striker to net again and United to win at 2/1.
Home win: 9/2
Draw: 5/2
Away win: 4/6
By @LeeGormley
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