Man United v Leicester: Preview as history beckons for Rodgers’ Foxes

Leicester City travel to the historical Old Trafford in a critical Premier League fixture against Manchester United. The result could determine the top four.

It was only a year ago where a loss to Manchester United on the final day of the season pushed Leicester City out of the top four – where they had held steadfast for most of the 2019/20 season. My how deja vu sets in.

This time, there are two more matches after this, though the result of this match will inevitably determine whether momentum will be built to maintain top four, or the aspirations of the players and supporters crushed under the pressure.

In this preview, we will look at what the result could mean for Champions League qualification, what the chances of a positive result are, and we will delve into a predicted starting XI.

Leicester City’s top four hopes alive

After West Ham United lost 0-1 to Everton on Sunday, Brendan Rodgers’ team remains five points clear of fifth, though Liverpool FC remains closely behind the Hammers with a game in hand against United.

There remain three games: United, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur. That Hammers’ loss keeps our top four hopes alive going into three tough fixtures.

Leicester can afford a single loss out of these fixtures. This would put us two ahead of West Ham, and three ahead of Liverpool should each team win their remaining fixtures.

Unfortunately, form is a killer. United have not lost at home in their last five attempts, with four wins and one draw. Though, the whole of the season shows their home form to be less prolific.

The Foxes’ away form over the last five matches is inconsistent: two wins, two draws, one loss. The next two fixtures are away, so at least one draw and a loss are acceptable, though a win is of course preferred.

Should the King Power side win one more match, and either Liverpool or West Ham lose one more match, draws would see Leicester clinch Champions League qualification.