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Dugout Discussion – Man United vs Leicester

All eyes will be on Old Trafford from two o’clock as Manchester United endeavour to prevent Leicester City from securing the title. The Red Devils have won four of their previous five matches and still harbour aspirations of snatching a top-four berth, while the Foxes require a solitary victory in their remaining trio of fixtures to claim the crown.

Man United were far from a dominant attacking force during their last four outings, ranking joint-tenth for goals (four), joint-fourth-bottom for attempts (44) and fifth-bottom for shots inside the box. That being said, Louis van Gaal’s outfit chart top for clean sheets (12) and bottom for goals conceded (seven) in home encounters, so a solitary strike could well be enough to earn their fourth 1-0 win in five showdowns at Old Trafford.

Aside from notching nine goals in their previous four match-ups, Leicester also tallied five more big chances (16) than any other team. Investors in Man United’s rearguard might be concerned that only Arsenal have amassed more goals in road clashes than Claudio Ranieri’s troupe (32 to 31), while no team has racked up more big chances (46). The Red Devils certainly have their work cut out trying to breach a defence that places bottom for goals conceded (eight) since Gameweek 19.

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  1. Takedog1
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Good Luck Leicster City

  2. TheBusDriver
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Sturridge fail. Season over for me.

    1. Takedog1
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      same. took him out for kane

  3. Whazza
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    I was surprised Sturridge got 90 mins.. 3-1 down and playing with 10 men, Klopp takes out Ibe.

    1. Rhinos
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      obviously dont want him for europe

      1. Whazza
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        He has to start midweek, no? They are 1-0 down and he is their best striker.

        1. JJO
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          He wont

          1. Whazza
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            Why do you think that? He was upset after being left out of the first leg.
            If he doesn't start EL I'll get him in my team

            1. JJO
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 4 months ago

              I just think Klopp will play same team vs Villareal
              Studg will come in after 60mins if result isnt good

              1. Whazza
                • 12 Years
                8 years, 4 months ago

                Could be the case. This would be good news for his owners!

                TC DGW37?

                1. JJO
                  • 12 Years
                  8 years, 4 months ago

                  I probably will ig thats the case

        2. Guru Mediation
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Apparently not

        3. Cak Juris
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Firmino is their best striker

          1. Whazza
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            I would classify him as a mid, although he plays false 9 occasionally

        4. Mainoo Magic
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          There is no way he would have played 90 minutes if they are planning to play him midweek, it just wouldn't make sense, why take the risk in a meaningless game. The plan must be for Sturridge not to play midweek, no idea why though??

          1. Whazza
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            It wouldn't be logical I know.. but this is Klopp we're dealing with

            1. JJO
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 4 months ago

              Well i think he is being very logical with histeam selection really

              1. Whazza
                • 12 Years
                8 years, 4 months ago

                It's not logical benching your best goalscorer in a massive EL game though if this is the case.

          2. Numb
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            Firminio false 9?
            Fancies Benteke?
            Origi back ahead of schedule (unlikely)?

            Or thinks that Sturridge stays fit by playing?

            1. Jazz!
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 4 months ago

              Any of this

  4. davies
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Come on Leicester.

    Do it for us.

  5. Les Bleus
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Had 3 players from Liverpool and 3 from Everton in my GW33 WC. Now I only have 1 Liverpool and none from Everton.

    1. Numb
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Was a bit OTT given that PL was not a priority for either teams

      1. Les Bleus
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        True that

  6. Numb
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Not a bad result for non-Pool owners

  7. Syd.
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Louis van Gaal speaking to Sky Sports:

    "I think we have to win today"

    No sh!t Sherlock

  8. OLEgend
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Sorry Leicester, you will have to wait one more week!!

    1. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Chelsea will beat Spurs on Monday night

    2. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      This #DaveSaves

  9. Somalion
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    I assume we're all cheering on United today?

    1. Henryyy
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Mahrez goal and win, easy money

      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        You must be loaded with all these easy money bets 😉

        1. Henryyy
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Loaded is my middle name 😉

          1. Somalion
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            😀

          2. Ziro Becomes One
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            Are you the famous pawnstar then?

            1. Henryyy
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 4 months ago

              Las Vegas pawnstar

    2. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Nope. I want United to win then Chelsea to win against Spurs. Would be a sweeter London derby victory 😉

      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        So then you are cheering on United? 😉

        1. Eden Hazardous
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Glory glory United! 😉

  10. Piggs Boson
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    7 goals conceded at OT this season. All this media hype is going to end in a flaccid result...

    1. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I'm floppy just thinking about it.

    2. Mainoo Magic
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Agree, I can only see a united win here or perhaps a 0-0 draw.

      1. Hybrid.power
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        0-0 would suit me, have Rojo and Simpson

  11. Syd.
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Liverpool have conceded 11 goals in the last 5 games that Martin Skrtel has played a part in

  12. The Mandalorian
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Go Leicesters!!!

  13. Jazz!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    COME ON YOU REDS

  14. tm245
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Chelsea and Southampton can still catch Liverpool for 7th.

    Is the breakdown
    1-4 CL
    5-6 Cup Winners to EL
    7th in EL?

    1. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      5th go to EL.

      FA Cup and C1C winners go to EL.

      City won the C1C so 6th goes to EL too

      1. tm245
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers. And a United win in FA Cup would make seventh get a place as well?

    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I hope Liverpool don't qualify and go out of Europa after that reserve team shower if sh***

  15. Ziro Becomes One
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    0-0 with max baps shared by Smalling and Simpson.
    YC for Mahrez, Fuchs

    1. Ziro Becomes One
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Along with a glass of whisky please.

  16. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Robles and Mignolet 0
    Gabriel cameo 1
    Dawson 1
    Iwobi off on 55 1
    Sanchez (c) 6
    Coutinho off HT 1
    Lukaku cameo 1

    Fitting end to the season!

    1. Ziro Becomes One
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      5 of those for me.

      But. Darlow. 😎

      1. Ziro Becomes One
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        *6 if including Robles

  17. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    If a United player scores first he will forever be blackmarked

  18. The Mandalorian
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    The Leicesters are getting bullied!!

  19. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    OMG martial

  20. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    DIRTBAG

  21. VS10_
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Martial what a troll

  22. McSauce
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    martialllllll

  23. Somalion
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Boom

  24. Forza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    lol @ Leicester

  25. Mark-O
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Martial only scores at home 🙁

  26. HVT
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Leicester all over the shop.

  27. Les Bleus
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    United spoiling the party.

  28. Sjaugen
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    This sucks

  29. zizoo10
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    YES CMON MARTIAL!!!

  30. Ziro Becomes One
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Martial is a troll confirmed.