Leicester vs Man Utd LIVE: Premier League result and final score as Erik ten Hag’s side win three in a row

Manchester United made it three wins in a row in the Premier League as Jadon Sancho’s first-half goal earned them victory over Leicester, who remain bottom of the table and without a win in five matches this season.

Sancho showed great composure to round Leicester goalkeeper Danny Ward and finish a fine Untied move on 23 minutes. Leicester responded after the break - they needed to after a flat first-half performance under Brendan Rodgers - and James Maddison went close.

But United made changes late on to close it out, with Casemiro and Cristiano Ronaldo brought on. Ronaldo, who will now stay at United as the transfer window closes, missed a couple of chances but the result moves Ten Hag’s side up to fifth in the table.

Leicester vs Man Utd

• GOAL! 23’ - Sancho rounds goalkeeper to put United ahead (LEI 0-1 MUN)

• Leicester XI: Ward, Justin, Evans, Ndidi, Thomas; Tielemans, Dewsbury-Hall, Soumare; Maddison; Vardy, Barnes

• Manchester United XI: De Gea; Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Malacia; McTominay, Eriksen, Fernandes; Sancho, Rashford, Elanga

Leicester City FC 0 - 1 Manchester United FC

FT Leicester 0-1 Man Utd

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The Leicester players are booed off the pitch for the second home game in a row. This is now their worst start to a season since 1994 and they remain bottom of the league with just one point out of an available 15.

Manchester United looked more comfortable and stable. They had to defend a slender lead and managed the game well, not perfectly, but well enough.

Full-time: Leicester 0-1 Man Utd

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90+4 mins: There goes the whistle! Manchester United win their third game in a row. It’s the first time in a year that they’ve won back-to-back away fixtures.

Leicester 0-1 Man Utd

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90+2 mins: Chance! Leicester fly up the pitch with Daka receiving the ball. He gives it to Dewsbury-Hall who lays it off to Maddison and sets up a shot.

Maddison hits it first time and belts his effort over the crossbar.

Leicester 0-1 Man Utd

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90 mins: Fernandes fires a cross into the box and a back tracking Iheanacho blocks the pass but volleys the ball narrowly over the top of his own goal.

Four minutes of added time to play.

Leicester 0-1 Man Utd

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87 mins: Jamie Vardy picks up a yellow card for a heavy tackle on Malacia in what is his last act of the night. Patson Daka comes on to take his spot up front.

Marcus Rashford is also taken off with Fred brought on for Man Utd.

Leicester 0-1 Man Utd

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84 mins: Ronaldo is played in behind on the right side of the box this time. He’s been a force of nature since coming on. Eriksen is up with him once more and Ronaldo fizzes a pass across the area but can’t pick out his team-mate.

Rashford sprints over to the wing to try and keep it alive but Justin arrives and whacks it into the forward in order to send the ball out for a throw in.

Leicester 0-1 Man Utd

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81 mins: Chance! This is so close. Fernandes nutmegs Thomas and switches the play over to Rashford on the left side of the pitch. He brings it down and slides a pass into the box to Ronaldo who’s made an overlapping run.

Ronaldo squares it to the open Eriksen but at the last moment Jonny Evans lunges in front of the pass and intercepts. The ball comes back to Ronaldo and he pulls it back to Rashford who scuffs an effort wide of the far post.

Leicester 0-1 Man Utd

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78 mins: Soumare runs into Ronaldo to knock the ball away from him then follows up with a tackle on McTominay. He comes off worse and needs a breather before play goes on.

Man Utd seem more comfortable. Iheanacho’s introduction has brought a changed in formation, Leicester are into a 4-4-2 with Maddison moved out to the right.

Leicester 0-1 Man Utd

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75 mins: 15 minutes to play at the King Power Stadium. Leicester have to find a goal from somewhere. Man Utd have been the weaker side since the restart, they’ve barely created a chance.

Kelechi Iheanacho comes on to replace Youri Tielemans for the Foxes.

Leicester 0-1 Man Utd

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72 mins: Harvey Barnes drives into the left side of the box and cuts to the left of Diogo Dalot. He looks to cross into the middle byt Dalot leaps in front of the pass and blocks it.

The ball rebounds back at Barnes, hits him and bounces out for a goal kick.

Leicester 0-1 Man Utd

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69 mins: Maddison does take it but smacks the effort straight into the wall. Cristiano Ronaldo is stripped and ready to come on. Can he send United further in front to ease the pressure?

Jadon Sancho is the man replaced.

Leicester 0-1 Man Utd

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66 mins: Man Utd are in panic at the back. Maddison tries to dribble around Varane and gets shouldered to the ground. He wants a free kick but the referee lets play go on.

The ball comes back to the Leicester midfielder and he wins a free kick this time as McTominay yanks him down.

The free kick is just outside the ‘D’. A perfect distance for Maddison himself.

Leicester 0-1 Man Utd

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63 mins: Jamie Vardy goes down in the box searching for a penalty but nothing comes his way. Malacia pumps it forward and almost plays in Rashford who sprints towards the dropping ball.

Jonny Evans judges it well though and gets up in front of the forward to nod the ball safely back to Danny Ward.

Leicester 0-1 Man Utd

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60 mins: Erik ten Hag has seen enough and Casemiro is brought on to give United more control in the middle of the pitch. Anthony Elanga is the man sacrificed.

Leicester 0-1 Man Utd

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57 mins: Leicester win a corner and Tielemans knocks it short. He receives the ball back before sending over to Dewsbury-Hall who belts one from range and smokes his effort straight into Tyrell Malacia.

Man Utd are right under the pump here.

Leicester 0-1 Man Utd

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54 mins: Close! Leicester are alive now. Dewsbury-Hall gets fed the ball on the right side of the pitch and runs it into the box. He shifts inside of Christian Eriksen before fizzing a cross over to Harvey Barnes.

The pass is too quick for Barnes and he can’t control it with his head and the ball deflects out of play.

Leicester 0-1 Man Utd

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51 mins: Save! James Maddison strikes the resultant free kick and hits it brilliantly. He curls his effort up and over the wall but the distance the ball has to travel gives De Gea a good sight of it and he shuffles over to the left and pushes it wide with a two-handed leap.

Leicester 0-1 Man Utd

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48 mins: Leicester’s play tonight reminds me a lot of Manchester United a year ago. It’s slow and sluggish and severely lacking confidence.

Then one or two players get on the ball and spark some life into the team. In this case it’s Barnes and Maddison - the two most creative players Leicester have.

Dewsbury-Hall is fed the ball and he goes on a nice run driving at Varane. Martinez comes across and takes him out. He goes in the book too. Better from Leicester.

Second half: Leicester 0-1 Man Utd

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Kick off: The home side restart the match with a pass over to the right side of the pitch but the ball is intercepted by Scott McTominay and United take over possession.

No changes from either side at the break.

Half-time: Leicester 0-1 Man Utd

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Half-time: Leicester 0-1 Man Utd

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Leicester City have won their last three Premier League games when starting the day bottom of the table, with this their first such match since a 2-0 victory over Swansea in April 2015.

They’ll have to come from behind if they want to do so again tonight.

HT Leicester 0-1 Man Utd

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Jadon Sancho finds the target again! He’s forming quite the partnership with Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes.

Half-time: Leicester 0-1 Man Utd

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45 mins: A rather lacklustre first half comes to an end with Manchester United taking a lead into the break. Leicester won’t be as timid in the second half so United need to be able to manage the game from here.

They’ve do so well enough since the goal but the Foxes will come out of half-time with a more attacking mindset. They need to.

Leicester 0-1 Man Utd

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44 mins: James Maddison takes the free kick and dinks it into a dangerous area just inside the six-yard box. United have plenty of men around the ball and stop the initial cross before Bruno Fernandes completes the clearance.

Leicester 0-1 Man Utd

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41 mins: Jonny Evans floats a pass over to James Justin on the right side and he’s hit by Malacia who gives away a free kick. Leicester have been timid so far. Other than a couple of runs from Harvey Barnes they haven’t threatened Man Utd at all.

Jamie Vardy has been a passenger so far.

Justin gets the ball again on the right wing and keep it in play. Malacia flies out once more and takes out the Leicester defender. This time he picks up a yellow card.

Leicester 0-1 Man Utd

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38 mins: Rashford carries the ball down the right side for Man Utd before cutting inside and pulling the ball back to Jadon Sancho. Sancho brings it under control and lets fly only to see his effort blocked.

Leicester 0-1 Man Utd

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35 mins: Chance! Harvey Barnes cuts inside from the left wing and looks to curl a shot into the far top corner. David De Gea lets the effort go but looks a little worried as he tracks the ball.

There’s no need though as Barnes’ effort curls around the wrong side of the post.

Leicester 0-1 Man Utd

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32 mins: Leicester win the ball back in midfield and fly forward on the counter. Harvey Barnes tries to feed it into Jamie Vardy but Raphael Varane is well positioned and makes the interception.

Leicester 0-1 Man Utd

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29 mins: Marcus Rashford comes deep to receive a pass and Leicester allow him to turn as the defence drop back. He whips the ball over to Sancho on the left wing and he weaves his way into the box.

Sancho runs into trouble but releases the ball out to Fernandes. Leicester push forward well and force United to retreat with the ball.

Leicester 0-1 Man Utd

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26 mins: Manchester United took that goal brilliantly. They made it seem easy and Sancho was so confident in front of goal. It’ll be tough for Leicester to get back into the game but they have the players to do so.

Christian Eriksen is allowed time on the ball in front of goal. He has a shy and guides a low effort towards the bottom right-hand corner but Ward dives across and smothers it.

GOAL! Leicester 0-1 Man Utd (23’, Sancho)⚽️

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23 mins: Manchester United open the scoring! Danny Ward’s goal kick come to Diogo Dalot who sees Bruno Fernandes peel into space ahead of him.

He slides the ball forward and Fernandes turns it towards goal. Marcus Rashford splits the two centre-backs and receives the next pass before threading it into the box for Jadon Sancho.

Sancho’s first touch moves him around the goalkeeper and he calmly guides it into the open goal.

Leicester 0-0 Man Utd

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21 mins: Chance! Leicester win a free kick but it’s a long way out from goal. James Maddison and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall stand over the set piece.

Maddison jumps over the ball but rolls it back to Dewsbury-Hall who drills one with his left foot and forces David De Gea into a simple stop low to his right.

Leicester 0-0 Man Utd

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18 mins: Now it’s Leicester’s turn to go on the attack as Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall flies into space on the left wing and curls a tantilising cross into the box.

Jamie Vardy and James Justin are waiting to receive it but Lisandro Martinez leaps higher than both and works it away.

Leicester 0-0 Man Utd

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15 mins: That’s nice play on the right side of the pitch between Anthony Elanga and Marcus Rashford. Elanga gives the ball to Rashford who holds it up long enough for Elanga to sprint past James Justin then he flicks it into the vacant space behind the Leicester right back.

Elanga collects the ball and delivers a fine cross into the middle of the penalty area where Bruno Fernandes is waiting. Jonny Evans leaps in front of him and times his jump well. He nods the ball clear and it’s collected in mdifield by Youri Tielemans.

Leicester 0-0 Man Utd

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12 mins: Close! Tyrell Malacia sends a throw in to Bruno Fernandes who threads it up to Jadon Sancho on the left side. Sancho returns the pass before Fernandes knocks it inside to Christian Eriksen.

Eriksen takes a couple of touches along the front edge of the penalty area before drilling a low shot inches wide of the near post!

Leicester 0-0 Man Utd

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9 mins: A squared pass across from the right side comes to Bruno Fernandes in the box. He’s wide open and can pick out a pass but sends it straight into a Leicester defender. Luckily for United it goes behind for a corner.

The visitors win two corners in a row but Wilfred Ndidi jumps highest to reach the crosses both times and clears the danger on his second attempt.

Leicester 0-0 Man Utd

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9 mins: A squared pass across from the right side comes to Bruno Fernandes in the box. He’s wide open and can pick out a pass but sends it straight into a Leicester defender. Luckily for United it goes behind for a corner.

The visitors win two corners in a row but Wilfred Ndidi jumps highest to reach the crosses both times and clears the danger on his second attempt.

Leicester 0-0 Man Utd

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6 mins: Both teams are feeling each other out with Leicester seeing more of possession but they haven’t exactly been penetrating.

You can see Manchester United’s desire to play out from the back but David De Gea is electing to play it safe and punting it long when Vardy comes pressing.

Leicester 0-0 Man Utd

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3 mins: Youri Tielemans attempts to curl a pass over Man Utd’s back line to send Jamie Vardy sprinting into the box. Lisandro Martinez is aware of the run and steps in front of the ball to block it from Vardy.

Vardy shoulder into the centre-back but the ball runs out for a goal kick.

Kick off: Leicester 0-0 Man Utd

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Man Utd get the ball rolling at the King Power stadium. It’s sent over to the right side of the penalty area where Marcus Rashford gets stuck into Jonny Evans and Luke Thomas but only manages to knock the ball out for a goal kick.

Leicester vs Man Utd

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This is going to be a fascinating encounter that will be an indicator for where each of these teams are at. Leicester have had the better of recent meetings but they come into the game rock bottom in the Premier League.

Man Utd seem ready to kick on under manager Erik ten Hag. They’ve won two games in a row and are hoping to extend that run tonight.

Here come the players. Bruno Fernandes once again leads Manchester United.

Rodgers on having a match on deadline day

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Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers spoke about juggling transfer deadline day with a Premier League match at home to Manchester United saying: “The work will be done by other people within the club if we are able to bring any players in.

“We have a very good recruitment team and will be able to organise it well, hopefully.”

Leicester vs Man Utd

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Benched again

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Cristiano Ronaldo could make three consecutive substitute appearances for the first time since a run of four in his first spell at United in December 2005.

David Beckham criticised after appearing in promotional video for Qatar Tourism

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David Beckham has been criticised for appearing in a promotional video for Qatar Tourism.

Beckham is an ambassador for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which begins in November, in a deal reported to be worth £10-15m per year to the former England captain.

His relationship with Qatar has been questioned by Amnesty International. Thousands of migrant workers have died over the past decade since Qatar was awarded the tournament, and the country has come under scrutiny for other human rights abuses including restricting the freedoms of women and gay people.

David Beckham criticised after appearing in promotional video for Qatar Tourism

Like a fine wine

19:35 , Michael Jones

Jamie Vardy’s next league goal will be his 100th after turning the age of 30.

Rashford vs Leicester

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Marcus Rashford has scored six league goals against Leicester, including three in his last four appearances at the King Power Stadium.

Brendan Rodgers only wants early Premier League transfer deadline if European divisions follow suit

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Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers would back another move to close the transfer window early, only if other countries follow suit.

It shuts on Thursday, the day Leicester host Manchester United, with the Foxes’ season having been disrupted by Wesley Fofana’s protracted transfer to Chelsea, which was completed on Wednesday.

Fofana failed to turn up for training this month, and was dropped for the 2-1 defeat to Southampton, while Wolves defender Willy Boly went AWOL ahead of Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Newcastle despite being named in the squad.

Clubs previously voted to close the window before the season started in 2019 but the Covid pandemic has impacted plans since.

Rodgers only wants early transfer deadline if European divisions follow suit

‘Luck wasn’t on our side’ says Daka

19:20 , Michael Jones

Leicester forward Patson Daka spoke about the defeat to Chelsea and says that luck wasn’t on the side of the Foxes.

“Luck just wasn’t on our side to be honest,” said Daka. “We created some chances in that game. We just didn’t get the goals that we wanted. Sometimes it’s like that and it doesn’t go the way you want it to go at times.

“We can take a lot of positives from that game – the way we finished the second half was really, really good and we gave everything. It’s something we can build on into the next game.”

Leicester vs Man Utd

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Brendan Rodgers could lose four consecutive league games for just the second time in his managerial career, equalling his run at Swansea in 2012.

Ten Hag on new signing Antony

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Erik ten Hag was asked about Manchester United’s new signing Antony, why the club splashed the cash on him and how he fits into the team and the squad.

“Offence and offensive departments still we need to strengthen that squad, our squad because we have many games to cover.” said Ten Hag,

“From now on we go in three games a week, every third or fourth day. As you know especially from offensive players they are quicker [to] fatigue because they have to run more, they have high intensity.

“We expect that from them in our way of play. So we need numbers there but not only numbers. We don’t need only quantity, we need quality.”

Leicester vs Man Utd team changes

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Brendan Rodgers makes three changes to the Leicester team that lost to Chelsea last time out as Luke Thomas and Wilfred Ndidi come in to replace Timothy Castagne and Daniel Amartey.

James Maddison also returns with Dennis Praet dropping to the bench. Youri Tielemans starts despite rumours about a possible move away from the club.

Erik ten Hag names an unchanged team once again. Cristiano Ronaldo and Casemiro are on the bench.

Leicester vs Man Utd line-ups

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Leicester XI: Ward, Thomas, Ndidi, Evans, Justin, Soumare, Maddison, Tielemans, Dewsbury-Hall, Barnes, Vardy

Man Utd XI: De Gea, Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Malacia, McTominay, Eriksen, Elanga, Fernandes, Sancho, Rashford

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Man Utd future set to headline frantic transfer deadline day

18:56 , Michael Jones

Cristiano Ronaldo remains the subject of frenzied speculation as the summer transfer window enters its final day.

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has played down suggestions that the 37-year-old Portugal skipper could leave the club for a second time having been linked with Napoli and former side Sporting this summer.

The impending arrival of Ajax frontman Antony in a deal costing £80.6million with a further £4.2million in add-ons has sparked suggestions Ronaldo, who has started only one game so far this season, may be allowed to go.

However, asked about his future, Ten Hag said: “We need numbers there, we need not just quantity, but quality.”

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Man Utd future set to headline frantic transfer deadline day

A turnaround in form?

18:51 , Michael Jones

Manchester United are looking to win back-to-back Premier League away games for the first time since last September. If they win tonight the Red Devils could also win three successive league games for the first time since December.

Ten Hag on keeping United’s winning run going

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Manchester United are on the hunt for a third victory in a row and Erik ten Hag wants to keep the momentum going, emphasising the need to win every game.

“It’s quite clear, of course, we have to win every game.” said the Red Devils boss,

“You go from game to game and, of course, we also want to develop a process and keep improving that process. But you have to win your games so we have to keep going.

“We want to compete with the best clubs and we want to win every game so you need a good squad.

“A squad that also has competition in but also during the season you have injuries, suspensions and loss of form so then you need substitutes to fill in the role. You need quality and I think now we have a squad which has the quality.”

Leicester looking forward says Daka

18:40 , Michael Jones

Leicester City striker Patson Daka says the team are looking forward and have put their terrible results from the start of the season behind them.

“It’s been not the start we hoped for or wanted,” the Zambia international told LCFC TV. “It’s been a time where, every day, we’re getting better, developing, getting closer to what we want to achieve. I think, sometimes in life, it doesn’t go to plan, but how you react is what is more important.

“Every day’s another chance for us to make a better reaction. It’s been a disappointing start, but it has passed. We have to look forward and make, now, a better start for us this season.”

Early team news for Leicester vs Man Utd

18:35 , Michael Jones

Leicester City could welcome back James Maddison who missed Saturday’s defeat to Chelsea with a hamstring issue but Ryan Bertrand and Ricardo Pereira remain long-term absentees.

Manchester United’s new signing Anthony wasn’t registered in time to be available to feature in tonight’s game and Anthony Martial remains out with an Achilles injury.

Victor Lindelof has returned to training but is unlikely to be risked though he could make the bench.

Struggling Foxes

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Leicester have failed to win any of their opening four games of a Premier League season for the first time since 2003/04 when they were relegated.

The Foxes could equal their longest run of five games without a win from the start of a Premier League campaign, last doing so in 1994.

Manchester United complete signing of Newcastle goalkeeper on loan

18:24 , Michael Jones

Manchester United have completed the signing of Martin Dubravka from Newcastle United on a season-long loan.

The 33-year-old goalkeeper joins to provide cover for first-choice David de Gea following the exit of Dean Henderson on loan to Nottingham Forest.

United have paid a £2million loan fee for Czech Republic international and have a £6m obligation to buy should he start a specific number of Premier League games.

Dubravka is expected to be the sixth and final signing of Erik ten Hag’s summer rebuild at Old Trafford.

Manchester United complete loan signing of Martin Dubravka

Manchester United recent results

18:18 , Michael Jones

Man Utd’s season started off in shocking fashion. They slumped to a 2-1 defeat at home to Brighton in their opening fixture before things got worse against Brentford.

The Bees scored four goals in 20 minutes to sink the hearts of all the United fans and get the Erik ten Hag era off to the worst possible start.

However, Ten Hag dropped Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire for the match against Liverpool and the Red Devils impressed in a dominant 2-1 win.

The boss stuck with the centre-back pairing of Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane for United’s game versus Southampton and they were rewarded once more with Bruno Fernandes netting the only goal of the game.

That’s two wins in a row for Man Utd, can they make it three against Leicester tonight?

Leicester vs Man Utd

18:12 , Michael Jones

Leicester are unbeaten in their last five matches against Manchester United in all competitions with three wins and two draws which will give them hope tonight after a shocking start to the season.

However, United have scored in each of their previous 26 Premier League meetings with the Foxes.

Leicester recent results

18:06 , Michael Jones

Leicester City hit rock bottom last time our in the top-flight when they travelled to Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea.

Conor Gallagher got himself sent off inside 28 minutes for the home side after collecting two yellow cards which opened the door for Leicester to control the game against 10-men.

That didn’t happen, Raheem Sterling scored twice - his first two goals for Chelsea - and despite a consolation from Harvey Barnes the Foxes could push the issue and slumped to defeat.

It was their third in a row - after losses to Arsenal and Southampton - which leaves them bottom of the table. They’ve collected just one point from their opening four matches thanks to a 2-2 draw with Brentford and look in terrible touch.

Can they get something against Manchester United tonight?

Chelsea complete £75m Wesley Fofana signing on seven-year deal from Leicester

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Chelsea have completed the signing of defender Wesley Fofana on a seven-year deal from Leicester set to cost up to £75m.

The 21-year-old French centre back, described as “one of Europe’s most exciting talents” by Chelsea owner Todd Boehly, will move for a guaranteed fee of £70m with Leicester holding out for a further £5m in add-ons.

Fofana has been absent from Leicester’s last two Premier League matches as he attempted to force through the move, after the Foxes turned down Chelsea’s initial approaches.

The transfer has been completed ahead of Chelsea’s fixture against West Ham on Saturday and Fofana is in line to make his debut after training with his new team-mates on Wedensday.

Chelsea complete £75m Wesley Fofana signing on seven-year deal from Leicester

Manchester United complete €100m signing of Ajax winger Antony

17:55 , Michael Jones

Manchester United have completed the €100m (£85.5m) signing of Antony from Ajax.

The 22-year-old winger has signed a contract at Old Trafford until 2027, with the option of a further year.

Antony becomes the second-most expensive signing in United’s history after the £89.6m arrival of Paul Pogba from Juventus in 2016.

United are set to pay a guaranteed €95m (£81.3m) to Ajax, with an additional €5m (£4.2m) in add-ons.

The Brazil international is reunited with his former Ajax manager Erik ten Hag, who he had played under since joining from Sao Paolo in 2020.

Manchester United complete €100m signing of Antony

Leicester vs Man Utd

17:22 , Michael Jones

Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of Leicester City versus Manchester United in the Premier League.

Brendan Rodgers’ side are looking to kickstart their season after picking up just one point from their opening four games. That was a 2-2 draw with Brentford on the opening weekend but the Foxes have lost three games on the bounce since including a 2-1 defeat to Chelsea last time out when the Blues were down to 10-men.

Manchester United meanwhile are hoping to make it three wins in a row after victories against Liverpool and Southampton. Things seem to be clicking into place for Erik ten Hag’s side as they bouced-back from gruelling early season losses to Brighton and Brentford.

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to travel with the squad despite reportedly wanting to move away from Old Trafford this summer but it seems the 37-year-old is set to remain a Red Devil until January at the earliest.

Which way will this one go tonight? Leicester sit bottom of the table but the jury is still out as to whether Man Utd have turned a corner in form. Can Rodgers’ team earn their first win of the season?