How to watch and follow United v Leicester

Monday 28 October 2024 16:00

Manchester United return to Old Trafford on Wednesday to host Leicester City in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.

The Reds suffered a late defeat at West Ham United in the Premier League on Sunday, after being held to a 1-1 draw at Fenerbahce in the Europa League.

Fixtures continue to come thick and fast and, with another cup competition providing an opportunity for success this term, United will be looking to progress past the Foxes this week.

We announced on Monday that Erik ten Hag has left his role as manager of the club, with Ruud van Nistelrooy taking charge on an interim basis.

Ahead of the match, our last of a busy October, get the lowdown from both camps as well as the essential information you need to keep up to date with the game...

Club statement

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Erik ten Hag has left his role as Manchester United men’s first-team manager.

HOW TO WATCH

The 19:45 GMT kick-off will be shown live on Sky Sports +, the broadcaster's new service that allows viewers to select which fixture they would like to watch.

Our Match Day Live show will, of course, take place at Old Trafford before and after the game, with live radio commentary being provided on ManUtd.com and in our app throughout.

The game will go straight to penalties, if the scores are level after 90 minutes.

For exclusive pre-match predictions and post-match reaction head to our Match Centre - available across United platforms - which remains the premier destination for your matchday content.

TEAM NEWS

Bruno Fernandes returned to the fold in the capital on Sunday. Our skipper had served a one-match ban on Thursday in Turkey due to his red card against Porto in the previous fixture of the competition.

Leny Yoro, Tyrell Malacia, Luke Shaw, Jonny Evans, Harry Maguire, Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount and Antony were all not available for selection in Sunday's game against West Ham. Yoro has started individual training recently, while Malacia has been involved in team training following his own lengthy lay-off.

Leicester have been without Patson Daka, Jannik Vestegaard, Jakub Stolarczyk and Hamza Choudhury for much of this season and, while Steve Cooper has issued updates on each player's progress, it doesn't look likely that they will be involved at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

THE OPPOSITION

Leicester have had a mixed bag of form at the start of the 2024/25 season, as they returned to the top flight with a new manager. Enzo Maresca had steered the Foxes to the Championship title but, after he departed for Chelsea, former Nottingham Forest boss Cooper took charge at the King Power Stadium.

The Foxes suffered a 3-1 home defeat to Nottingham Forest on Friday, one week after coming back from two goals down to win away at Southampton. After nine matches, Cooper's team sit 15th in the table, one place below United.

In the Carabao Cup, Leicester eclipsed Tranmere Rovers 4-0 in the second round before penalties had to settled their third-round tie at League Two high-flyers Walsall.

They come into Wednesday's fixture having not won against United in their last three attempts.
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WHO ELSE IS PLAYING?

The fourth round has thrown up some eye-catching all-Premier League fixtures, with Newcastle United hosting Chelsea just days after the Magpies lost at Stamford Bridge in the league.

Tottenham meet Manchester City and Liverpool have a tough trip to Brighton & Hove Albion.

TUESDAY 29 OCTOBER
Southampton v Stoke City
Brentford v Sheffield Wednesday (20:00 GMT)

WEDNESDAY 30 OCTOBER
Brighton v Liverpool (19:30 GMT)
Preston North End v Arsenal
UNITED v Leicester
Newcastle v Chelsea
Aston Villa v Crystal Palace
Tottenham v Man City (20:15 GMT)

All games are 19:45 GMT unless stated.

The draw for the Carabao Cup quarter-finals will take place after the Tottenham match.


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