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How Leicester City could line-up against Manchester United in Premier League

Manchester United on Saturday begin a tough run of fixtures as they travel to the King Power Stadium to take on Leicester City.

United will hope to bounce back after a recent run of disappointing results, being held by Everton and losing to Aston Villa in the Premier League having earlier losing to West Ham in the Carabao Cup after a narrow league victory.

Leicester themselves have endured a difficult start to the season, with no win since August, and will be without key midfield man Wilfried Ndidi - who picked up a hamstring injury earlier this month and has been linked with interest from United.

Wesley Fofana is a long-term absentee after suffering a nasty leg injury in pre-season against Villarreal. One of Leicester's better players, he continues to be a huge loss to their backline. Right-back James Justin will also be out.

Up front, Jamie Vardy will likely be fit to start, with his setback against Crystal Palace deemed not too serious.

Here is our predicted Leicester City XI to face Manchester United on Saturday...

GK, Kasper Schmeichel: One of the better goalkeepers in the league and City's captain, the son of United legend Peter Schmeichel will look to thwart Cristiano Ronaldo & Co.

RB, Ricardo Periera: The Portugal international has been in and out of the team this season after fitness issues, but will likely come in to provide an attacking spark down the right flank.

CB, Caglar Soyuncu: By his usual high standards, Soyuncu has had a poor start to the season and could even be dropped for this game. However, his aerial prowess and pace make him a good match-up to go against United's front three.

CB, Jonny Evans: The long-time United centre-back is back fit and will likely come back into the Leicester side hoping to spoil his former club's day.

LB, Ryan Bertrand: A summer signing from Southampton, Bertrand provides an attacking threat down the left flank which City lost when they sold Ben Chilwell.

RM, Ademola Lookman: An unpredictable winger who can frustrate you whilst having the ability to pop up from nowhere and making something happen. Look for him to use his blistering pace against Luke Shaw.

CM, Hamza Choudhury: A talented central midfielder who needs to kick on this season. He's shown glimpses for several seasons now but aged 24, he's no longer a youngster. He'll look to make a statement.

CM, Youri Tielemans: One of the best central midfielders in world football, Youri Tielemans is at the centre of everything Leicester will look to create. A ball-carrying, quick passing exquisite player.

LM, Harvey Barnes: Still looking for his first goal of the season, Barnes always seems to get himself in the right place to be a dangerous attacking player. He's quicker than most realise and has a wand of a right foot.

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ST, Kelechi Iheancho: The Nigerian is blossoming into a very dangerous Premier League striker after making a breakthrough late last season.

ST, Jamie Vardy: One of the best finishers in Premier League history, Jamie Vardy will always worry opposing centre-backs - even at age 35.

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