Two in-form sides meet at Old Trafford. Follow the action with Rob Smyth
in this title race or what? They’re eight points behind the leaders Arsenal, but if they beat Leicester today they’ll be only three behind Manchester City – the team who most people regard as favourites to win the league.
Most logic, and all instinct, suggests it’s too much, too soon, especially with a thinning squad and an imminent fixture pile-up. Even so, it’s an extraordinary achievement from Erik ten Hag to have United sitting comfortably in third, especially after such a diabolical start to the season. And if they do somehow become champions, he’ll be immortal.
All United can do is keep winning and see where it takes them. That won’t be easy this afternoon against a Leicester side who – surprise, surprise – have been rejuvenated by the return of James Maddison. They’ve scored eight goals in their last two league games, and their front four of Maddison, Harvey Barnes, Tete and Kelechi Iheanacho will give United’s defence a good test today. Erik wouldn’t have it any other way.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani confirms bid for Manchester UnitedThe chairman of a Qatari bank has joined the race to buy the Premier League club while Sir Jim Ratcliffe also made his bid for the club official
Read more »
Nottingham Forest v Manchester City, Everton v Leeds and more: clockwatch – liveIt’s an important day at the top and bottom of the Premier League. Get the latest news with Barry Glendenning
Read more »
Chris Wood’s late Nottingham Forest leveller stuns wasteful Manchester CityChris Wood struck in the 84th minute to earn a 1-1 draw for Nottingham Forest against wasteful Manchester City
Read more »
‘Unbelievably in sync’: big-six slayers Brentford blaze trail towards EuropeThomas Frank’s side have beaten Manchester United, City and Liverpool this season and he warns they are ‘still improving’
Read more »
Leicester’s Harry Souttar: ‘It’s nice to always have my brother with me’The Australia centre-back has a tattoo of his brother, Aaron, who died last year, and used his memory for inspiration in Qatar
Read more »
Qatar buying Manchester United would be a disaster – just look at the state of PSG | Barney RonayPutting all but basic football competence aside, the cautious progress made under Erik ten Hag would be destroyed in an instant
Read more »