On March 16, 2025, Leicester City will face Manchester United at King Power Stadium for the Premier League matchday 29 at 02:00 AM. This eagerly awaited clash not only marks another chapter of the storied rivalry but also holds significant stakes for both teams. Leicester City, currently engulfed in uncertainty, seeks to end its streak of poor performances, having suffered five consecutive losses, which places them precariously at the bottom of the Premier League rankings.
Leicester's most recent defeat was against Chelsea, where they fell short with a score of 0-1, extending their winless streak across competitions. Coach Rüd van Nistelrooy is under pressure to turn the fortunes around, especially with his side yet to secure victory against their Manchester opponents this season. Faced with injuries and squad limitations—most noticeably the absence of young winger Abdoul Fatawu—Leicester’s task becomes all the more challenging. They aim to rekindle hope with veteran striker Jamie Vardy leading the attack, hoping to break through Manchester United's defense.
This match promises to be yet another test for Vardy and his teammates, who have failed to score against United across their last five competitive meetings. Historically, the Red Devils have triumphed consistently over Leicester, claiming victories most recently on February 8, 2025, with a 2-1 scoreline in the FA Cup, along with earlier wins of 3-0 and 5-2 respectively.
On the other side, Manchester United arrives with momentum on their side, marked by good form and solid performances, including their recent 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad in the Europa League last week. Coach Ruben Amorim has also managed not to lose any of their last three matches. United sits mid-table and is eager to capitalize on Leicester's continuous struggles. Their star players like Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho will look to exploit any vulnerabilities presented by the Leicester defense.
The expected formations for the match feature Leicester City employing a 4-5-1 setup, with Mads Hermansen guarding the goal, supported by defenders James Justin, Wout Faes, and Conor Coady. The midfield features Wilfred Ndidi and Boubakary Soumare. Up front, Vardy will be key to their attacking hopes. Manchester United, deploying their 3-4-2-1 formation, will see Andre Onana as the keeper, flanked by Victor Lindelöf and Mattais de Ligt. A strong midfield presence will be established by Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes overseeing the front line with Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund.
Statistics from the past five encounters heavily favor Manchester United, who hasn't lost to Leicester since September 1, 2022. During this competitive streak, the Red Devils scored 14 goals and conceded just three. With such history on their side, will the Foxes finally break through and claim their first victory over United this year? Only time will tell.
Fans can watch the clash live on True Premier Football 1 and 2. Kickoff is scheduled for 02:00 AM local time, and with fervent anticipation, this match is guaranteed to draw attention, not just for the rivalry but also the desperate need for points on Leicester's part. Can the underdogs rise to the occasion, or will Manchester United continue its dominance on the pitch? Tune in to find out!