Manchester United will look to return to winning ways as they play their first match following Erik ten Hag’s departure, taking on Leicester City in the EFL Cup on Wednesday.
The Red Devils suffered a 2-1 loss to West Ham in their last Premier League game, with Jarrod Bowen’s contentious late penalty sealing the defeat.
Leicester, likewise, come into this match off a 3-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest, which ended their two-game winning run in the league.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Man United vs. Leicester live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this EFL Cup match in UK:
TV channel: Sky Sports+
Live stream: Sky Go, NOW TV
This game is available for live TV broadcast on Sky Sports+. Streaming options are available on Sky Go and NOW TV.
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What time does Man United vs. Leicester kick off in UK?
This EFL Cup clash takes place at Old Trafford in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom and kicks off on Wednesday, October 30 at 7:45 p.m. local time.
Man United vs. Leicester lineups, team news
With Ten Hag no longer at the helm, Manchester United will look to start on a strong note under interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy. Jonny Evans could return to the side against his former club, but there remains no clear indication as to when left-backs Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia will finally be back.
Mason Mount is more likely to target Sunday’s league meeting with his old club for a potential return. Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo are still sidelined, along with Leny Yoro and Antony.United fans will hope to see Amad Diallo given a chance in the first XI.
Man United predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Onana (GK) — Dalot, De Ligt, Evans, Mazraoui — Ugarte, Eriksen — Garnacho, Fernandes, Diallo — Hojlund
Injured: Antony, Mainoo, Maguire, Malacia, Mount, Shaw, Yoro
Suspended: None
Leicester may consider mixing up their starting XI after a poor second-half performance against Forest.
Conor Coady, Boubakary Soumare and Jordan Ayew could come in, along with Morocco star Bilal El Khannouss, who was a sub last Friday.
Leicester City predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Hermansen (GK) — Pereira, Faes, Coady, Justin — Ndidi, Soumare — De Cordova-Reid, Ayew, Mavididi — Vardy
Injured: Vestergaard, Choudhury, Daka
Suspended: None
Man United vs. Leicester Prediction
The two sides have clashed thrice in the EFL Cup previously, with Manchester United winning two games and Leicester winning one.
Despite the Red Devils enduring one of their worst starts to the campaign, playing under a new manager could give them the much-needed push to see off a struggling Leicester City and advance to the next round.
- Prediction: Manchester United 3-1 Leicester
EFL Cup fixture schedule this week
All times GMT
Tuesday, October 29
- Southampton vs. Stoke City (7:45 p.m.)
- Brentford vs. Sheffield Wednesday (8:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, October 30
- Brighton vs. Liverpool (7:30 p.m.)
- Aston Villa vs. Crystal Palace (7:45 p.m.)
- Man United vs. Leicester (7:45 p.m.)
- Preston North End vs. Arsenal (7:45 p.m.)
- Newcastle vs. Chelsea (7:45 p.m.)
- Tottenham vs. Man City (8:15 p.m.)