Ruud van Nistelrooy keen to remain in United's managerial role after Leicester clash.
Manchester United vs
Leicester City
As Manchester United host Leicester City at Old Trafford this Sunday, the Red Devils, under the calm stewardship of Ruud van Nistelrooy, aim to extend their remarkable run against the Foxes, while Leicester seek to upset the momentum with hopes of redemption in this electric Premier League clash.
Manchester United
The Red Devils are currently experiencing a new manager's bounce, remaining unbeaten in three games since Erik ten Hag's departure. Under Ruud van Nistelrooy's calm leadership, they secured a 2-0 victory over PAOK in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday night.
Following a 5-2 triumph over Leicester City in the EFL Cup and a 1-1 draw with a revitalized Chelsea, the midweek win over PAOK continues their commendable run. The team now prepares to face Leicester again, aiming for consecutive victories in this double-header showdown.
A successive win over Leicester would mark a meaningful achievement for the former United striker during his brief tenure. 'I knew that coming to Manchester United was, for me, a special occasion,' van Nistelrooy remarked in Friday’s pre-match conference. He affirmed his commitment to his current role, having signed a two-year deal as an assistant.
Manchester United, sitting in 13th place with 8 points, have a strong history against Leicester City. They have lost only two of their last 17 Premier League encounters with the Foxes. Additionally, their excellent record against promoted sides remains formidable, boasting 16 victories in 18 matches.
Ruud van Nistelrooy will strive to extend this impressive unbeaten streak by employing a 4-2-3-1 formation with Joshua Zirkzee in attack. While Luke Shaw has returned to training, Sunday's match may arrive too soon for the 29-year-old.
Leicester City
Leicester City, on the other hand, are eager to make their mark by handing Van Nistelrooy his only defeat. Despite a 1-1 draw with newly promoted Ipswich Town last weekend, where they couldn't secure a win despite a numerical advantage, Leicester are hoping for better luck against Manchester United.
Currently, the visitors are two places and two points behind Manchester United before Sunday’s showdown at Old Trafford. However, Leicester have struggled historically, winning just one of their last 14 Premier League away games there [1W, 3D, 10L].
A 4—2—3—1 formation with Jamie Vardy leading the attack is anticipated. Jordan Ayew, who scored the stoppage-time equalizer against Ipswich, is likely to play a pivotal role off the bench once again.
