Ruud van Nistelrooy will tonight oversee Manchester United’s meeting with Leicester in the Carabao Cup fourth round.
Erik ten Hag finally paid the price for a woeful start to the season with his job, and United are now searching for a permanent replacement.
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Ruben Amorim is widely expected to get the job but won’t be in charge here.
However, the visit of the Foxes comes too soon for a quick appointment for Van Nistelrooy will take charge in a caretaker role.
Ten Hag won this competition during his first season in charge and domestic tournaments were largely been his saving grace, having added the FA Cup last season.
United romped to a 7-0 victory over Barnsley in the third round and will be favourites here too, with the Foxes surely focusing on securing Premier League survival instead.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Man Utd vs Leicester is scheduled for a 7.45pm GMT kick-off time tonight on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.
Old Trafford in Manchester will host.
Where to watch Manchester United vs Leicester
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports+.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch via the Sky Go app.
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Manchester United vs Leicester team news
United are sweating over the fitness of Noussair Mazraoui after the full-back was forced off against West Ham. Elsewhere, Van Nistelrooy will be without Kobbie Maino, Antony, Leny Yoro, Mason Mount, Tyrell Malacia, Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire.
Shaw has sufferered a setback in his return from injury, representing a big new blow for United.
No new injury worries for Leicester City, who will assess Victor Kristiansen ahead of the game. Jannik Vestergaard, Jakub Stolarczyk, Patson Daka, Hamza Choudhury and longer-term absentees.
Manchester United vs Leicester prediction
Van Nistelrooy will be desperate to start his interim spell in style, especially if he has any designs on the permanent job, but it remains to be seen if he will have time to change too much.
You would imagine the Dutchman will make a few tactical tweaks more to his liking rather than wholesale changes, but the change of mood around the club - yes, the ‘new manager bump - should see United secure a quarter-final spot.
Man United to win 3-1.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Manchester United wins: 70
Draws: 31
Leicester wins: 36
Manchester United vs Leicester latest odds
Manchester United to win: 2/7
Leicester to win: 7/1
Odds via Betfair and subject to change.
