Premier League preview and odds: Leicester City vs Manchester United

Published on: 05/02/2017

Premier League preview and odds: Leicester City vs Manchester United

February 05 , 2017 16:00pm - King Power Stadium

Premier League

Fallen champions Leicester City will look to move clamber four points clear of the drop zone when they face sixth-ranked Manchester United at the King Power Stadium on Sunday. The visitors themselves could do with a win, with seventh-ranked Everton currently breathing down their necks.

Just a single point for Leicester in 2017

Leicester City come into this game on the back of a three-game losing streak that has seen them drop to 16th place in the league table just a point above the drop zone.

The reigning Premier League champions are now in serious danger of following up their remarkable league triumph with an even more remarkable relegation. The Foxes have only scored one goal in their last six matches and have lost three of their last six on home soil.

The East Midlands side have won just one of the last 16 meetings between the two teams and have not beaten the Old Trafford side under the guidance of Claudio Ranieri.

Meanwhile, Manchester United will be hoping to break a three-game drawing streak with a win on Sunday. The Red Devils are currently sat in sixth place in the table, just three points ahead of in-form Everton. Away from home, they are unbeaten in six, having won four and drawn two since losing 4-0 to Chelsea back in October.

Team news

Islam Slimani (groin strain) and Leonardo Ulloa (thigh injury) are both out injured for the home side, while Daniel Amartey is away on African cup of Nations duty.

Meanwhile, James Wilson (ACL injury) remains the only confirmed absentee for the visitors.

Recent form (League)

Leicester City: LLLDW

Manchester United: DDDWW

Betting odds and tips

Manchester United are undefeated in their last 14 matches and it is hard to imagine Leicester being the team to break that streak. Meanwhile, The Foxes` current inability to find the back of the net makes the Win to Nil bet an attractive proposition.

You can Manchester United Win to Nil at 13/8 with Bet365.

By Neil Morris

Published on: 05/02/2017

Any odds displayed within this preview were correct at the time of publishing (05/02/2017 11:53:07) but are subject to change.