LEICESTER CITY vs MANCHESTER UNITED: MATCH INFO AND GISTS

Following the shocking collapse of United in the Carabao Cup, which saw BriSTOL City steal the show with a 2-1 victory over the defending champions, the Red Devils are set for a trip to Leicester City to continue their English Premier League title challenge.

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Here's all you need to know about this clash.

MATCH INFO

Date: Saturday 23 December 2017

Kick-off: 19.45 GMT (8.45pm Naija time)

Venue: King Power Stadium

Competition: English Premier League

Previous EPL clashes =23, Man Utd Wins =15, Leicester City wins=2, Draws=6

Center Referee: Jon Moss

DID YOU KNOW?

1. Jamie Vardy is still one goal away of reaching 50 in the Premier League. He scored his first in the competition against Man Utd and set the record for most consecutive PL matches scored in by a player (11), breaking the previous record by scoring against United.(Bros, everyday is not Christmas...Try again later)



2. Manchester United have lost only one of their last 12 league visits to Leicester City (W7 D4), a 5-3 defeat in September 2014, with the Red devils managed by 'Oga Philosophy', Louis Van Gaal at the time.

3. Jesse 'Awilo' Lingard has scored in each of his last three Premier League away matches, netting four goals in total.(Whether this form is 'initial gra-gra' or not, all we are saying is that it must continue on Saturday).

OPINION POLL
Do you think United can bounce back from the Carabao Cup heartbreak with a victory at Leicester?
Let's have your thoughts.



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