Manchester United vs Leicester City: Form Guide (Premier League)

On Sunday, Manchester United will host 14th-placed Leicester City at Old Trafford at an early kick-off as the Reds are keen to shorten the gap between their neighbours, Manchester City.

Following a heroic display at Spotify Camp Nou which saw them drawing with Spanish league leaders FC Barcelona, Manchester United will look to breathe down Manchester City‘s neck after the defending champions failed to secure the three points from their away trip to Nottingham Forest.

Leicester City, on the other hand will ride on confidence following their spectacular defeat over Tottenham Hotspur. The Foxes will be eager to take their revenge on the Red Devils after being beaten by them at home, by a solitary goal, earlier in the season.

To better understand what this match can offer to the fans, here is a form guide on the both the teams:

Manchester United

Last five games: D,W,D,W,W

Across all competitions, United are yet to face defeat in their last five matches. This also includes a terrific display from the players during their win over Crystal Palace in the league, as the team were down to ten men following Casemiro’s controversial red card. However, Erik Ten Hag’s men have won just two matches in their last five league matches.

In their last league match, United defeated Leeds United 2-0 after drawing to them just a few days before.

During this timeline, United lost to Arsenal which was a huge blow to their subtle “title charge.” They also succumbed to a last-minute goal, a stunner from Michael Olise against Crystal Palace.

Despite their poor run of results in the league, United are currently sitting third in the league. If the Red Devils have the last laugh in Sunday’s early kick-off, they would shorten the gap between City to just three points.

Leicester City

Last five games: W,W,W,D,L

The Foxes have gradually picked up a little bit of pace as they are unbeaten in their last three matches. Not only have they won the matches, but also decimated their opponents during the same.

Leicester City have scored 11 goals in their last five matches, although they managed to keep just one clean sheet. Currently 14th in the table, Brendan Rodgers’ team has been boosted by the return of their star midfielder James Maddison who has already scored in the last two matches.

The former Premier League champion will look to extend their winning run by securing all three points as the Reds welcome them at their den. Leicester City will surely keep no stone unturned to get that extra confidence before facing league leaders Arsenal next week.