Louis van Gaal has admitted his side are desperate not to allow the Foxes to realise their ambition at the Theatre of Dreams on Sunday, but even a draw may be enough
Leicester are now just one win away from being crowned Premier League champions.
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has admitted his side are desperate not to allow the Foxes to realise their ambition at the Theatre of Dreams on Sunday, but even a draw may be enough.
If they fail to pick up three points then Claudio Ranieri's side will have to wait for the result of Tottenham's clash with Chelsea on Monday night.
Leicester shrugged off the loss of Jamie Vardy last weekend by putting four past Swansea, can they do the same to United this weekend?
We'll have to wait and see...
1. When is the match and where can I watch it?
The match kicks off at 2.05pm on Sunday May 1.
It will be shown live on Sky Sports 1.
If you can't make it to a TV in time, MirrorFootball will also be running a live blog.
2. Team news
Man United
Doubts: Januzaj.
Out: Keane, Shaw, Schweinsteiger.
Leicester City
Doubts: None.
Out: Matty James, Jamie Vardy.
3. Predicted sides
Manchester United:
Leicester City:
4. Reasons for Man United fans to be optimistic
- Leicester are without star striker Jamie Vardy, who is still suspended.
- United haven't lost at home to the Foxes since 1998.
- Louis van Gaal's side have won each of their last four games in all competitions.
5. Reasons for Leicester fans to be optimistic
- The Foxes have lost just two matches in 2016, and none since mid February.
- Claudio Ranieri's side know they need just one one from their remaining three matches to be crowned champions.
- Even without the suspended Jamie Vardy, Leicester managed to score four goals last weekend.
6. Last five meetings
28/11/15 - Leicester 1-1 Man United31/01/15 - Man United 3-1 Leicester21/09/14 - Leicester 5-3 Man United13/04/04 - Man United 1-0 Leicester27/09/03 - Leicester 1-4 Man United7. Recent form
Man UnitedEverton 1-2 Man UnitedMan United 2-0 Crystal PalaceMan United 1-0 Aston VillaWest Ham 1-2 Man UnitedTottenham 3-0 Man United
Leicester
Leicester 4-0 Swansea
Leicester 2-2 West Ham
Sunderland 0-2 Leicester
Leicester 1-0 Southampton
Crystal Palace 0-1 Leicester
8. United's key man
After his last-gasp heroics in the FA Cup semi-final against Everton at Wembley, Anthony Martial is likely to be United's key man on Sunday.
The Frenchman has enjoyed an impressive first season in England since his big-money move from Monaco. He began his Old Trafford career on a high with a goal against Liverpool and will be hoping he can repeat that feat on Sunday and deny Leicester the chance to win the title at the Theatre of Dreams.
9. Leicester's key man
Newly-crowned PFA player of the year Riyad Mahrez will undoubtedly be Leicester's key man, particularly in the continued absence of the suspended Jame Vardy.
Mahrez has racked up 17 goals and 11 assists in the Premier League this season, and will be looking to add to that tally at Old Trafford.
10. Betting odds
Man united - 21/20
Draw - 12/5
Leicester - 29/10
*Odds collected from Unibet and are subject to change.
11. Quote corner
Van Gaal: “We have to beat them because we’re still in the race for fourth spot.
“We can’t allow them to be champions this weekend at Old Trafford. I think they shall be champions a week later, so we won’t spoil the party, only postpone it a little bit.
“I was the first who said they could be the champions, so for me it’s not a surprise. They had the circumstances to always play the same team and didn’t play as many matches as other Premier League teams.
“I think it’s good for the Premier League and for football that not always the same teams are champions.”
Ranieri on comparisons between Schmeichel junior and senior: "I think it's so the right moment not to speak about his father.
"Kasper Schmeichel is a fantastic player, a fantastic keeper, with his own personality and he deserves this.
"For me he was never in this shadow. For this reason I say, 'Finish! Stop (talking about his dad)!"
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