Can Man Utd Give Leicester a Repeat of ‘That’ Great Escape?
Even though they’ve been having a rough time, Leicester City might still have a shot at staying in the Premier League. They’ve lost five games in a row, and many people think they’re doomed. Still, some folks think the Foxes could turn things around in a big game against Manchester United. Man Utd Tipped for Stunning Leicester Repeat.
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Van Nistelrooy’s Problems
Ever since winning the league below the Premier League in 2023/24, Leicester hasn’t been able to keep up. Their new coach, Ruud van Nistelrooy, is having trouble getting the team going. The Foxes haven’t scored in their last six home games. Right now, they’re 19th in the standings, six points away from being safe.
They’re playing Manchester United on Monday (6 AM AEDT). Man U hasn’t been doing great either. Mark Schwarzer, a former Leicester goalie, thinks this game could be the moment Leicester turns things around, just like when they pulled off that crazy escape from relegation 10 years ago. Man Utd Tipped for Stunning Leicester Repeat.
Like 2014/15 All Over Again?
Schwarzer remembers when Leicester made that crazy comeback in 2014/15 to avoid getting relegated.
Think back to 2014/15. With 10 games left, Leicester was in worse shape than they are now, Schwarzer said on The Optus Sport Football Podcast.
But they won eight games, drew one, and lost one, securing their spot without issues!.
This is it. Manchester United is coming to town. They haven’t been great, and Leicester hasn’t been much better. But Jamie Vardy is still there, right? So there’s hope.
I think this is when their season comes alive, just like in 2014/15, and they go on a big run to stay up. You should watch because this could be where their great escape starts.
Leicester is also playing the other three teams fighting to avoid relegation in the last month of the season, so beating United would be a huge deal. Man Utd Tipped for Stunning Leicester Repeat.
Leicester’s got their work cut out for them
Still, it won’t be easy for the Foxes. They’ve already played Manchester United three times this season and lost every time, giving up 10 goals.
Football expert Phil Kitromilides doesn’t think Leicester can pull off another great escape, especially against Man U.
This is a chance to see Manchester United actually win for once,” Kitromilides said.
Leicester is in trouble. They can’t score, and Manchester United is going to win without issues.. It’s rare to see United win Premier League games easily, but that’s what’s going to happen.
That’s why you should get up early to watch. You don’t want to miss Manchester United winning.
How to Watch
Like always, you can watch this Premier League game live on Optus Sport in Australia. Fans will be watching to see if Leicester can beat the odds again or if Manchester United makes things even worse for the struggling Foxes.
