Manchester United vs Leicester City LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Manchester United face Leicester City in the Premier League today.
Manchester City are reigning champions after a dominant 2020/21 season and Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to win it again boasting as they do one of the best squads in Europe.
European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, however, having done it in last season's Champions League final and will be hoping to add a domestic title to the one won in Porto.
Liverpool were winners back in 2020 ending a 30-year wait for league glory and Jurgen Klopp is sure to have them back challenging again at the sharp end this season too while Manchester United will be looking to be back in the title picture with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to his former club in the summer.
It's not all about the action at the top though with Norwich, Watford and Brentford promoted to the top tier for 2020/21 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Manchester United vs Leicester City
United get us back underway for the second half!
Manchester United vs Leicester City
Rodgers will be the happier manager at the break, as his side have created more with less possession. They haven't tested De Gea yet though, which they will need to change. United have had some bright moments without creating too many chances of note, and Rangnick will want to see a big improvement in the second half.
Manchester United vs Leicester City
It's goalless at the break between Manchester United and Leicester City. Barnes has been the danger man for the visitors and came close on a number of occasions early on. United have struggled to get going, though they had the best chance of the game when Fernandes got in behind, but Schmeichel made a good save to deny him. Pogba also saw a header saved.
Manchester United vs Leicester City
HALF-TIME: MANCHESTER UNITED 0-0 LEICESTER CITY.
Manchester United vs Leicester City
Fred rides two challenges before playing a one-two with Fernandes so he has space to loop a deep cross in. Pogba brings it down for Sancho, but a belated flag goes up to bring the attack to an end.
Manchester United vs Leicester City
Shaw takes the corner short to Sancho, but Leicester are quick to get out to him. It's worked out to Dalot on the opposite side, but his cross is over everyone in the middle and Sancho can't keep it in play.
Manchester United vs Leicester City
Maguire spots Fernandes peeling off the back of Leicester's defence and plays another long ball over the top towards him. It's just out of his reach on the stretch though, and Schmeichel collects.
Manchester United vs Leicester City
Shaw is down with an ankle problem. The medical team are on to see to him, but he's quickly back to his feet. Telles was ready to come on, but it looks like he won't be needed.
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