With Manchester United sitting fourth in the table, but Arsenal just a point behind, it’s absolutely vital that Louis Van Gaal’s side find a way to win on Saturday. With last-place Leicester City coming to town, that seems like the most likely outcome... but don’t put a “W” down in pen just yet.
Manchester United vs. Leicester City live stream: Time, TV schedule and how to watch the EPL online
Manchester United need a win to assure that they don’t fall out of the top four this weekend, so who better to get that win against than the last place side in the Premier League?
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Remember, United fell to a shock 5-3 defeat to Leicester in September, when the Foxes scored four second-half goals to upset the Premier League behemoths. Things obviously haven’t gone very well for Leicester since then, falling to the bottom of the EPL table, but if they shocked Manchester once, they can do it again.
Key player - Radamel Falcao (Manchester United)
Falcao hasn’t been at his best the last few weeks, failing to score a goal since New Years Day, but this should be a good chance for him to find some form again. Leicester’s defense is beat up and none of their central defenders have a skillset particularly well suited to stopping Falcao’s ability to exploit space. Manchester need to make one of their priorities in the match to get him good service early and often, because if they can get Falcao rolling quickly, Leicester might not be able to stop him.
Key Matchup - Phil Jones (Manchester United) vs. Leonardo Ulloa (Leicester City)
Ulloa is Leicester's top scorer, and has been on a bit of a hot streak lately. He hasn't scored in the league since Boxing Day, but scored goals in each of Leicester's last two cup matches, helping the foxes beat both Newcastle and Tottenham. He has instincts and skill to help Leicester sneak a result, but he'll have to break down Jones in order to do so. Jones has been a rock in Manchester's defense since his return from injury last month, and if anyone is going to keep Ulloa contained, it's him.
Manchester United injuries and suspensions
Out: Michael Carrick (muscular), Ashley Young (hamstring) In doubt: Chris Smalling (muscular), Johnny Evans (knock)
Leicester City injuries and suspensions
Out: Kasper Schmeichel (foot), Matty James (suspended), Chris Wood (ankle) In doubt: Liam Moore (ankle), Dean Hammond (calf), Matt Upson (ankle)
Match Date/Time: Saturday, 3:00 P.M. local, 10:00 A.M. ET
Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester, England
TV: NBCSN (U.S. - English), Mun2 (U.S. - Spanish), TSN3 (Canada)
Online: NBC Sports Live Extra (U.S.)
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