Man United sacked Erik Ten Hag on Monday
The Red Devils thrashed Barnsley 7-0 in the EFL Cup third round
Will Ruud van Nistelrooy lead United to a cup triumph?
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Man United dismissed Erik Ten Hag and can get a new manager bounce from former club hero Ruud van Nistelrooy. Leicester concede tonnes of goals this season and a low outlay on a home handicap looks like a good selection.
Man United have covered a -1 handicap in 8 of their last 9 EFL Cup games.
Man United have scored 10 goals in their last 4 home matches.
Man United have won their last 2 against Leicester.
Leicester have lost 2 of their last 4 matches.
Leicester have conceded 2+ goals in their last 2 games.
Head to Head
Man United have a 70-36 advantage against Leicester in 137 meetings with 31 draws. United were 3-0 winners when the sides last met.
Man United Form
Erik Ten Hag was sacked on Monday after securing just one win in eight. The Dutch coach was replaced by compatriot and former Man United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy on an interim basis.
One of United’s rare recent wins was a 7-0 home win over Barnsley in the EFL Cup. The Red Devils were then winless in five before beating Brentford 2-1 at home and drawing 1-1 with Fenerbache.
A 2-1 loss at West Ham brought an end to Ten Hag’s reign on Sunday. United had 2.63 XG and Casimero’s 80th-minute goal levelled the scores before the Red Devils shipped an injury-time penalty.
Man United Injuries
Defensive quartet Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire, Noussair Mazraoui and Luke Shaw are injured and unavailable.
Forward Antony is out for the foreseeable future with an ankle injury.
Leicester Form
Leicester began their EFL Cup run with a 4-0 home win over Tranmere. The Midlands team also edged past Walsall on penalties following a 0-0 away draw in the previous round.
The Foxes lost their next game 4-2 at Arsenal before defeating Bournemouth 1-0 and Southampton 3-2.
Steve Cooper’s side couldn’t make it three wins on the spin and lost 3-1 to rivals Nottingham Forest.
Jamie Vardy cancelled out Forest’s opener but Leicester faced 2.54 XG and conceded two after half time.
Leicester Injuries
Forward Patson Daka and midfielder Hamza Choudhury have long-term injuries and won’t feature at Old Trafford.