Big Match Breakdown: Man Utd v Leicester

Preview, odds and tips for Premier League curtain-raiser

The Premier League roars back into action as Manchester United host Leicester City tonight.

United’s pre-season has been far from ideal, as Jose Mourinho hasn’t got the additions he wanted.

Leicester have lost Riyad Mahrez, but they’ve made several smart signings to help offset his departure.

The game gets underway at 8:00pm and you can tune in on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky 1.

Ahead of the big kick-off, the Coral News Team have all the info you need…

Head-to-Head

Since getting promoted four years ago, Leicester have only beaten United once in nine meetings. That was a memorable 5-3 win over the defending champions in September 2014.

But the Foxes have lost four of their last five games against the Red Devils. This could be a chance to end that unhappy run.

Likely XIs

With so many players either injured or not yet match fit, and without many new faces, Mourinho doesn’t a lot of options here.

Fred is set to make his debut in midfield alongside Scott McTominay and Andreas Pereira. Marcus Rashford is in line to start up front, flanked by Alexis Sanchez and Juan Mata.

Jamie Vardy and Harry Maguire will miss out for Leicester after their World Cup exertions. Kelechi Iheanacho and new signing Jonny Evans should take their place.

Evans’ fellow arrivals James Maddison and Ricardo Pereira could make their first appearances for the club too.