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Old Trafford, home of Manchester United Football Club (Getty Images)
Follow live coverage as Manchester United face Leicester City today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Manchester United FC 3 - 0 Leicester City FC
16:04
Ruud van Nistelrooy's interim spell ends with Manchester United recording a commanding 3-0 victory over Leicester City. Bruno Fernandes opened the scoring in the 18th minute at Old Trafford, while his header deflected in off Victor Kristiansen 20 minutes later. The hosts had an xG of just 0.70 compared to their opponents' 0.77, but wrapped up the victory eight minutes from time, when substitute Alejandro Garnacho superbly curled home from 20 yards. Both sides remain 13th and 15th in the table respectively, but United have closed the gap on the teams above. They begin life under Ruben Amorim away at Ipswich Town on November 24, the day after Leicester host Chelsea at the King Power Stadium. Thanks for joining us today. Until next time, goodbye!
Manchester United vs Leicester City15:58
FULL-TIME: MANCHESTER UNITED 3-0 LEICESTER CITY
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Just over 60 seconds remain at Old Trafford. The brief Van Nistelrooy era is set to conclude with a third victory in four games.
Manchester United vs Leicester City15:53
After Eriksen wins possession back outside the Leicester area, Amad takes it on and lets fly, but his right-footed volley is always rising.
Manchester United vs Leicester City15:52
We are going to play a further six minutes at the end of this game.
Manchester United vs Leicester City15:49
Substitution Jordan Pierre Ayew Odsonne Édouard
Manchester United vs Leicester City15:49
The Foxes earn another corner but, yet again, they are unable to turn it into a goal. It looks like they will fail to score in a Premier League game for the first time this season.
Manchester United vs Leicester City15:44
STUNNING GOAL!!! GARNACHO WRAPS IT UP! 3-0 UNITED! Fernandes leads the hosts' charge with a surging run into the heart of the Leicester defence. The skipper then feeds Garnacho, who takes a touch before bending a superb 20-yard strike into Hermansen's top-left corner.
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Substitution James Michael Justin Kasey McAteer
Manchester United vs Leicester City15:44
Assist Bruno Miguel Borges Fernandes
Manchester United vs Leicester City15:43
Leicester force a corner as they seek a route back into the contest. However, it comes to nothing as United defend it with relative ease.
Manchester United vs Leicester City15:41
Fernandes has created five chances today, doing so in a Premier League game for the first time this season.
Manchester United vs Leicester City15:40
Another change for the hosts with Eriksen replacing Casemiro.
Manchester United vs Leicester City15:37
Leicester have scored and conceded in each of their five previous away Premier League games this season. The Foxes must continue that streak today if they are to have any chance of getting anything from this match.
Manchester United vs Leicester City15:36
Substitution Rasmus Winther Højlund Joshua Orobosa Zirkzee
Manchester United vs Leicester City15:34
United can counter with Fernandes sweeping the ball forward for Garnacho to chase. The latter only has Faes for company, but loses his footing at the final moment, and the ball trickles aimlessly behind for a goal-kick.
Manchester United vs Leicester City15:32
El Khannouss is introduced for the final 20 minutes with Ndidi making way.
Manchester United vs Leicester City15:31
SHOT! The visitors push forward as they seek a route back into the contest. The ball breaks kindly for Ayew, whose fierce strike from a tight angle is helped behind by Onana.
Manchester United vs Leicester City15:29
There have been result-altering goals in each of Leicester's last four Premier League away games. Can the Foxes launch another late rally here?
Manchester United vs Leicester City15:27
Martinez was in need of attention following that challenge. However, he eventually returns to his feet and the action.
Manchester United vs Leicester City15:24
Yellow Card Facundo Valentín Buonanotte
Manchester United vs Leicester City15:23
United remain two goals to the good as we hit the hour mark at Old Trafford. The hosts are looking fairly comfortable, too.
Manchester United vs Leicester City15:18
Substitution Marcus Rashford Alejandro Garnacho Ferreyra
Manchester United vs Leicester City15:18
Substitution José Diogo Dalot Teixeira Jonathan Grant Evans
Manchester United vs Leicester City15:18
No, they cannot. What a waste. After a lengthy build-up, looking like they are setting up something from the training ground, Winks plays it short. However, United read the situation and quickly intercept the ball.
Manchester United vs Leicester City15:17
Leicester have another free-kick. This time, it is much closer to the penalty area, and just to the left of centre. Can they make the most of this opportunity?
Manchester United vs Leicester City15:16
United are unbeaten in each of their last 18 Premier League matches against promoted sides (winning 16). Ironically, their last such defeat came against Watford in November 2021, and what was Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's final game in charge.
Manchester United vs Leicester City15:12
Leicester play the free-kick short to Kristiansen to change the angle. However, his delivery into the box is not the best, and United easily deal with it.
Manchester United vs Leicester City15:09
Fatawu is blocked off by Casemiro and Leicester have a free-kick out on the left wing. This is an opportunity for the Foxes to test the United defence early in the second half.
Manchester United vs Leicester City15:07
Leicester get the second half up and running.
Manchester United vs Leicester City15:01
Despite their deficit, four of Leicester's five shots have been on target. That will encourage the visitors heading into the second half. So, too, will the fact they recently overturned a 2-0 deficit on the road, doing so against Southampton with Ayew's stoppage-time winner completing the turnaround.
Manchester United vs Leicester City14:57
Manchester United lead Leicester City 2-0 at half-time at Old Trafford. The hosts, who had an xG of 0.75 compared to their opponents' 0.73, broke through in the 18th minute, when Fernandes swept past Hermansen from the edge of the area. The United skipper was involved again as his side doubled their lead on 38 minutes. His header from Mazraoui's cross was deflected in by Kristiansen, putting Van Nistelrooy's side in control at the break.
Manchester United vs Leicester City14:52
HALF-TIME: MANCHESTER UNITED 2-0 LEICESTER CITY
Manchester United vs Leicester City14:52
SAVE! United push for the third and Amad gets a shot away. However, Hermansen manages to block the effort with his legs.
Manchester United vs Leicester City14:51
Back in the dugout today after serving a one-match touchline ban last weekend, it looks like Cooper could be on course for yet another defeat against United. It would be his seventh in as many matches as a manager.
Manchester United vs Leicester City14:49
We are going to play two additional minutes at the end of this first half.
Manchester United vs Leicester City14:46
Despite the deflection, the goal was awarded to Fernandes, who doubles his tally in this game. The United skipper has now been directly involved in 10 goals (scored six) in eight starts against Leicester.
Manchester United vs Leicester City14:41
Assist Noussair Mazraoui
Manchester United vs Leicester City14:40
Leicester came into the weekend as one of only two sides - along with Manchester City - to score in every Premier League match this season. The Foxes will need to extend that streak here if they are to get anything out of today's game.
Manchester United vs Leicester City14:38
Winks takes aim from distance and hits the target, but it is straight at Onana, who comfortably gathers.
Manchester United vs Leicester City14:35
Leicester have now conceded the opening goal in nine of their 11 Premier League games this season. That is the most by any side in the division.
Manchester United vs Leicester City14:31
CHANCE! Ndidi makes a good run from deep to latch onto Buonanotte's lofted ball over the top of the United defence. However, Onana is quickly out of goal to narrow the angle and block his shot.
Manchester United vs Leicester City14:30
Spotting Onana off his line, Fatawu goes for the spectacular from just inside his own half. His ambitious attempt is near enough on target, but the United goalkeeper is able to comfortably chest the ball down.
Manchester United vs Leicester City14:27
Leicester look to respond and Buonanotte sends in a free-kick from the left flank. Ndidi meets it, but sends his header straight at Onana.
Manchester United vs Leicester City14:26
United have now scored in each of their last 29 Premier League games against Leicester, since a 1-0 defeat at Old Trafford in January 1998. The Red Devils have only previously had a longer scoring streak against Arsenal (30 games between 1953 and 1968).
Manchester United vs Leicester City14:25
How quickly things change! Just seconds earlier, Leicester were pushing for the opening goal from a corner. But after United initially broke through Amad, the Foxes briefly switched off for a throw, and were ruthlessly punished.
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Assist Amad Diallo Traoré
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Goal Bruno Miguel Borges Fernandes
Manchester United vs Leicester City14:17
A huge roar erupts from the section of Leicester fans. Under pressure and being charged down just outside his own penalty area, Fatawu neatly puts the ball through his opponent's legs to escape trouble.
Manchester United vs Leicester City14:16
United threaten at the other end and a deep cross from the left is headed behind by Faes with Amad lurking.
Manchester United vs Leicester City14:13
Leicester are enjoying a decent spell of possession as they look to find their feet in the contest. The Foxes are seeking only a second Premier League win at Old Trafford in 15 attempts.
Manchester United vs Leicester City14:13
Meanwhile, the Red Devils' total of nine goals thus far is their lowest at this stage of a league season since 1973-74, when they were relegated from the top flight.
Manchester United vs Leicester City14:12
United's tally of 12 points is their lowest after 10 top-flight games in a season since recording just eight at this stage of the 1986-87 campaign. Ironically, that was the season in which Alex Ferguson took charge at Old Trafford. That didn't work out too badly for the club.
Manchester United vs Leicester City14:05
Hermansen's loose clearance invites pressure on the Leicester defence. However, the visitors have enough numbers back to eventually snuff out the threat.
Manchester United vs Leicester City14:03
The referee blows his whistle and United get us under way.
Manchester United vs Leicester City14:02
The teams are out and we are almost ready to go here.
Manchester United vs Leicester City14:02
Despite just one win in their last six Premier League games, United have only been beaten twice in their 17 most recent matches against Leicester in the division.
Manchester United vs Leicester City14:02
Leicester are without Jamie Vardy and Ricardo Pereira today, so Ayew and Justin come into the starting line-up. Mavididi drops to the bench in the other tweak from last weekend's draw at Ipswich Town, with Soumare making his first Premier League start of the season. Although, the Foxes remain without Patson Daka due to an ankle injury.
Manchester United vs Leicester City13:58
Van Nistelrooy makes three changes for United's Europa League win over PAOK on Thursday. Two of them come in defence with De Ligt and Martinez replacing Evans and Lindelof, who drop to the bench. Rashford also returns with Garnacho settling for a place among the substitutes. Amad starts despite picking up a knock in that game.
Manchester United vs Leicester City13:47
SUBS: Danny Ward, Caleb Okoli, Conor Coady, Hamza Choudhury, Oliver Skipp, Bilal El Khannouss, Kasey McAteer, Stephy Mavididi, Odsonne Edouard.
Manchester United vs Leicester City13:47
LEICESTER CITY (4-3-3): Mads Hermansen; James Justin, Wout Faes, Jannik Vestergaard, Victor Kristiansen; Boubakary Soumare, Wilfred Ndidi, Harry Winks; Abdul Fatawu, Jordan Ayew, Facundo Buonanotte.
Manchester United vs Leicester City13:47
SUBS: Altay Bayindir, Tom Heaton, Victor Lindelof, Jonny Evans, Christian Eriksen, Mason Mount, Joshua Zirkzee, Antony, Alejandro Garnacho.
Manchester United vs Leicester City13:42
MANCHESTER UNITED (4-2-3-1): Andre Onana; Diogo Dalot, Matthijs de Ligt, Lisandro Martinez, Noussair Mazraoui; Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte; Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford; Rasmus Hojlund.
Manchester United vs Leicester City13:42
Ruud van Nistelrooy takes charge of his final game as United's interim boss, before handing over the reins to Ruben Amorim on Monday. The Dutchman has overseen a three-match unbeaten run across all competitions, and will want to sign off with a third win during that span. The Red Devils are currently 13th in the Premier League, though 15th-place Leicester will leapfrog them should the Foxes prevail at Old Trafford.
Manchester United vs Leicester City13:32
Hello everyone and welcome to live text coverage of the Premier League clash between Manchester United and Leicester City.
Manchester United vs Leicester City13:30
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
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