The international match day ended and the Premier League reignited. At 22:00 Beijing time on October 16, the 8th round of the Premier League ushered in the focus battle, and Manchester United came to challenge Leicester City. Before the match, the Manchester Evening News listed the top 5 highlights of the game.
Highlight 1: The Bailey-Lindelof duo reunites
Last season, Lindelof and Bailey only started in five games, with a record of 3 draws and 2 losses. Now that both Maguire and Varane are sidelined due to injury, the boss can only send a combination of Lindelof and Bailey's centre-backs. This season, Bailey has been reduced to the team's 4th centre-back and has played just one League Cup match to date. In the past, he has performed well against Vardy. Tonight, he had to do that.
Highlight 2: Midfield selection
United's midfield options are plentiful. Especially after the national team matchday, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer faced the dilemma of choice. Nemanja Matic and Van de Beek do not have a national team match assignment, while Pogba was given a six-day break after playing in the UEFA Nations League final. McTominay played two World Cups and scored a deadlock against Israel and was in very good shape. Fred's situation is more special, the 15th only finished the match against Uruguay, it is difficult to catch the 16th Premier League match.
Given Leicester City's Ndidi sidelined with injury, will United rotate midfielders for this game? This is worth noting.
Highlight 3: Jesse Lingard started?
Jesse Lingard last started for United in the Premier League, 654 days ago. This season, Lindgarh is in hot form, he is the most worthy starting player on the Left wing of Manchester United. Facing Leicester City, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer started with Lingard!
Watch point 4: Soshuai turned the crisis into safety again?
United have won just two of their last six games. Next, United will also face Leicester City, Atalanta, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City's strong teams. In the face of the "Devil's Schedule", many people are worried about the position of the commander. But don't forget, solskjaer has always been a blessing in disguise, and since coaching Manchester United, he has repeatedly turned the tide. The more people are not optimistic about Manchester United, the more Manchester United can burst out the power to win. Facing Leicester City this time, can United get through the danger?
Highlight 5: Rashford returns
Marcus Rashford underwent shoulder surgery in August and has been recuperating ever since. According to the latest media reports, Rashford has returned from injury and lost 4 kilograms of weight. After Rashford's return, will he be able to have a good chemistry with Ronaldo on the pitch? This became a major attraction of the game. However, Marcus Rashford has just returned and will most likely not start.
Predict the first launch
Leicester City (4-4-2): Schmeichel/Bertrand, Seyunju, Evans, Pereira/Bynes, Tillemans, Chaohari, Lukeman/Vardy, Ichinacho
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): De Gea/Wan-Bissaka, Bailey, Lindelof, Luke Shaw/Pogba, Scott McTominay/Greenwood, B Fee, Sancho/Cristiano Ronaldo