Leicester vs Man Utd LIVE: Premier League result and final score as Erik ten Hag’s side win three in a row
Leicester 0-1 Manchester United: After two opening defeats, Erik ten Hag’s side have won three in a row in the Premier League while problems continue to mount for Brendan Rodgers and his team
Manchester United made it three wins in a row in the Premier League as Jadon Sancho’s first-half goal earned them victory over Leicester, who remain bottom of the table and without a win in five matches this season.
Sancho showed great composure to round Leicester goalkeeper Danny Ward and finish a fine Untied move on 23 minutes. Leicester responded after the break - they needed to after a flat first-half performance under Brendan Rodgers - and James Maddison went close.
But United made changes late on to close it out, with Casemiro and Cristiano Ronaldo brought on. Ronaldo, who will now stay at United as the transfer window closes, missed a couple of chances but the result moves Ten Hag’s side up to fifth in the table.
Early team news for Leicester vs Man Utd
Leicester City could welcome back James Maddison who missed Saturday’s defeat to Chelsea with a hamstring issue but Ryan Bertrand and Ricardo Pereira remain long-term absentees.
Manchester United’s new signing Anthony wasn’t registered in time to be available to feature in tonight’s game and Anthony Martial remains out with an Achilles injury.
Victor Lindelof has returned to training but is unlikely to be risked though he could make the bench.
Struggling Foxes
Leicester have failed to win any of their opening four games of a Premier League season for the first time since 2003/04 when they were relegated.
The Foxes could equal their longest run of five games without a win from the start of a Premier League campaign, last doing so in 1994.
Manchester United complete signing of Newcastle goalkeeper on loan
Manchester United have completed the signing of Martin Dubravka from Newcastle United on a season-long loan.
The 33-year-old goalkeeper joins to provide cover for first-choice David de Gea following the exit of Dean Henderson on loan to Nottingham Forest.
United have paid a £2million loan fee for Czech Republic international and have a £6m obligation to buy should he start a specific number of Premier League games.
Dubravka is expected to be the sixth and final signing of Erik ten Hag’s summer rebuild at Old Trafford.
Manchester United complete loan signing of Martin Dubravka
Dubravka becomes sixth and final signing of Erik ten Hag’s summer rebuild
Manchester United recent results
Man Utd’s season started off in shocking fashion. They slumped to a 2-1 defeat at home to Brighton in their opening fixture before things got worse against Brentford.
The Bees scored four goals in 20 minutes to sink the hearts of all the United fans and get the Erik ten Hag era off to the worst possible start.
However, Ten Hag dropped Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire for the match against Liverpool and the Red Devils impressed in a dominant 2-1 win.
The boss stuck with the centre-back pairing of Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane for United’s game versus Southampton and they were rewarded once more with Bruno Fernandes netting the only goal of the game.
That’s two wins in a row for Man Utd, can they make it three against Leicester tonight?
Leicester vs Man Utd
Leicester are unbeaten in their last five matches against Manchester United in all competitions with three wins and two draws which will give them hope tonight after a shocking start to the season.
However, United have scored in each of their previous 26 Premier League meetings with the Foxes.
Leicester recent results
Leicester City hit rock bottom last time our in the top-flight when they travelled to Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea.
Conor Gallagher got himself sent off inside 28 minutes for the home side after collecting two yellow cards which opened the door for Leicester to control the game against 10-men.
That didn’t happen, Raheem Sterling scored twice - his first two goals for Chelsea - and despite a consolation from Harvey Barnes the Foxes could push the issue and slumped to defeat.
It was their third in a row - after losses to Arsenal and Southampton - which leaves them bottom of the table. They’ve collected just one point from their opening four matches thanks to a 2-2 draw with Brentford and look in terrible touch.
Can they get something against Manchester United tonight?
Chelsea complete £75m Wesley Fofana signing on seven-year deal from Leicester
Chelsea have completed the signing of defender Wesley Fofana on a seven-year deal from Leicester set to cost up to £75m.
The 21-year-old French centre back, described as “one of Europe’s most exciting talents” by Chelsea owner Todd Boehly, will move for a guaranteed fee of £70m with Leicester holding out for a further £5m in add-ons.
Fofana has been absent from Leicester’s last two Premier League matches as he attempted to force through the move, after the Foxes turned down Chelsea’s initial approaches.
The transfer has been completed ahead of Chelsea’s fixture against West Ham on Saturday and Fofana is in line to make his debut after training with his new team-mates on Wedensday.
Chelsea complete £75m Wesley Fofana signing on seven-year deal from Leicester
Fofana joins Kalidou Koulibaly and Marc Cucurella in strengthening Chelsea’s defence this summer
Manchester United complete €100m signing of Ajax winger Antony
Manchester United have completed the €100m (£85.5m) signing of Antony from Ajax.
The 22-year-old winger has signed a contract at Old Trafford until 2027, with the option of a further year.
Antony becomes the second-most expensive signing in United’s history after the £89.6m arrival of Paul Pogba from Juventus in 2016.
United are set to pay a guaranteed €95m (£81.3m) to Ajax, with an additional €5m (£4.2m) in add-ons.
The Brazil international is reunited with his former Ajax manager Erik ten Hag, who he had played under since joining from Sao Paolo in 2020.
Manchester United complete €100m signing of Antony
The 22-year-old winger signs contract until 2027 with option of further year
Leicester vs Man Utd
Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of Leicester City versus Manchester United in the Premier League.
Brendan Rodgers’ side are looking to kickstart their season after picking up just one point from their opening four games. That was a 2-2 draw with Brentford on the opening weekend but the Foxes have lost three games on the bounce since including a 2-1 defeat to Chelsea last time out when the Blues were down to 10-men.
Manchester United meanwhile are hoping to make it three wins in a row after victories against Liverpool and Southampton. Things seem to be clicking into place for Erik ten Hag’s side as they bouced-back from gruelling early season losses to Brighton and Brentford.
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to travel with the squad despite reportedly wanting to move away from Old Trafford this summer but it seems the 37-year-old is set to remain a Red Devil until January at the earliest.
Which way will this one go tonight? Leicester sit bottom of the table but the jury is still out as to whether Man Utd have turned a corner in form. Can Rodgers’ team earn their first win of the season?
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