EPL: Leicester v Manchester United preview

Leicester v Manchester United preview
Leicester and Manchester United will look to put midweek cup disappointments behind them when they return to Premier League duty.
Leicester's bubble under Claude Puel was burst in emphatic fashion last week when their run of four straight wins was brought to an abrupt halt with a 3-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace.
A Carabao Cup penalty shoot-out defeat to Manchester City followed on Tuesday and 24 hours later, United were shocked by Bristol City in the same competition.
United remain the closest challengers to runaway leaders Manchester City at the top of the Premier League - albeit 11 points behind - and will need a win at the 2015/16 champions to maintain any semblance of pressure on their rivals.
Demarai Gray is available for selection after a three-man FA panel failed to unanimously agree on whether or not he successfully deceived a match official in Leicester's Carabao Cup defeat to Manchester City.
Robert Huth (foot) and ex-United midfielder Matty James (Achilles) are Claude Puel's only injury absentees while Wilfred Ndidi could be in contention after serving his one-match ban in midweek.
Manchester United are without Eric Bailly for the next two to three months after he underwent surgery for an ankle problem. Marouane Fellaini (knee) and Michael Carrick are also unavailable.
Jose Mourinho made ten changes to his side for the 2-1 defeat to Bristol City in the Carabao Cup and is likely to do so again this weekend although Paul Pogba should retain his place in midfield.
A Carabao Cup penalty shoot-out defeat to Manchester City followed on Tuesday and 24 hours later, United were shocked by Bristol City in the same competition.
United remain the closest challengers to runaway leaders Manchester City at the top of the Premier League - albeit 11 points behind - and will need a win at the 2015/16 champions to maintain any semblance of pressure on their rivals.
Demarai Gray is available for selection after a three-man FA panel failed to unanimously agree on whether or not he successfully deceived a match official in Leicester's Carabao Cup defeat to Manchester City.
Robert Huth (foot) and ex-United midfielder Matty James (Achilles) are Claude Puel's only injury absentees while Wilfred Ndidi could be in contention after serving his one-match ban in midweek.
Manchester United are without Eric Bailly for the next two to three months after he underwent surgery for an ankle problem. Marouane Fellaini (knee) and Michael Carrick are also unavailable.
Jose Mourinho made ten changes to his side for the 2-1 defeat to Bristol City in the Carabao Cup and is likely to do so again this weekend although Paul Pogba should retain his place in midfield.













