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1 May 2016 890 comments
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All eyes will be on Old Trafford from two o’clock as Manchester United endeavour to prevent Leicester City from securing the title. The Red Devils have won four of their previous five matches and still harbour aspirations of snatching a top-four berth, while the Foxes require a solitary victory in their remaining trio of fixtures to claim the crown.

Man United were far from a dominant attacking force during their last four outings, ranking joint-tenth for goals (four), joint-fourth-bottom for attempts (44) and fifth-bottom for shots inside the box. That being said, Louis van Gaal’s outfit chart top for clean sheets (12) and bottom for goals conceded (seven) in home encounters, so a solitary strike could well be enough to earn their fourth 1-0 win in five showdowns at Old Trafford.

Aside from notching nine goals in their previous four match-ups, Leicester also tallied five more big chances (16) than any other team. Investors in Man United’s rearguard might be concerned that only Arsenal have amassed more goals in road clashes than Claudio Ranieri’s troupe (32 to 31), while no team has racked up more big chances (46). The Red Devils certainly have their work cut out trying to breach a defence that places bottom for goals conceded (eight) since Gameweek 19.

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  1. Takedog1
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Good Luck Leicster City

  2. TheBusDriver
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Sturridge fail. Season over for me.

    1. Takedog1
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      same. took him out for kane

  3. Whazza
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    I was surprised Sturridge got 90 mins.. 3-1 down and playing with 10 men, Klopp takes out Ibe.

    1. Rhinos
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      obviously dont want him for europe

      1. Whazza
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 days ago

        He has to start midweek, no? They are 1-0 down and he is their best striker.

        1. JJO
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 5 days ago

          He wont

          1. Whazza
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 5 days ago

            Why do you think that? He was upset after being left out of the first leg.
            If he doesn't start EL I'll get him in my team

            1. JJO
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 5 days ago

              I just think Klopp will play same team vs Villareal
              Studg will come in after 60mins if result isnt good

              1. Whazza
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 5 days ago

                Could be the case. This would be good news for his owners!

                TC DGW37?

                1. JJO
                  • 13 Years
                  10 years, 5 days ago

                  I probably will ig thats the case

        2. Guru Mediation
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 5 days ago

          Apparently not

        3. Cak Juris
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 5 days ago

          Firmino is their best striker

          1. Whazza
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 5 days ago

            I would classify him as a mid, although he plays false 9 occasionally

        4. Mainoo Magic
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 5 days ago

          There is no way he would have played 90 minutes if they are planning to play him midweek, it just wouldn't make sense, why take the risk in a meaningless game. The plan must be for Sturridge not to play midweek, no idea why though??

          1. Whazza
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 5 days ago

            It wouldn't be logical I know.. but this is Klopp we're dealing with

            1. JJO
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 5 days ago

              Well i think he is being very logical with histeam selection really

              1. Whazza
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 5 days ago

                It's not logical benching your best goalscorer in a massive EL game though if this is the case.

          2. Numb
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 5 days ago

            Firminio false 9?
            Fancies Benteke?
            Origi back ahead of schedule (unlikely)?

            Or thinks that Sturridge stays fit by playing?

            1. Jazz!
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 5 days ago

              Any of this

  4. davies
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Come on Leicester.

    Do it for us.

  5. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Had 3 players from Liverpool and 3 from Everton in my GW33 WC. Now I only have 1 Liverpool and none from Everton.

    1. Numb
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Was a bit OTT given that PL was not a priority for either teams

      1. Les Bleus
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 days ago

        True that

  6. Numb
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Not a bad result for non-Pool owners

  7. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Louis van Gaal speaking to Sky Sports:

    "I think we have to win today"

    No sh!t Sherlock

  8. OLEgend
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Sorry Leicester, you will have to wait one more week!!

    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Chelsea will beat Spurs on Monday night

    2. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      This #DaveSaves

  9. Somalion
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    I assume we're all cheering on United today?

    1. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Mahrez goal and win, easy money

      1. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 5 days ago

        You must be loaded with all these easy money bets 😉

        1. Henryyy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 5 days ago

          Loaded is my middle name 😉

          1. Somalion
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 5 days ago

            😀

          2. Ziro Becomes One
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 5 days ago

            Are you the famous pawnstar then?

            1. Henryyy
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 5 days ago

              Las Vegas pawnstar

    2. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Nope. I want United to win then Chelsea to win against Spurs. Would be a sweeter London derby victory 😉

      1. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 5 days ago

        So then you are cheering on United? 😉

        1. Eden Hazardous
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 5 days ago

          Glory glory United! 😉

  10. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    7 goals conceded at OT this season. All this media hype is going to end in a flaccid result...

    1. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      I'm floppy just thinking about it.

    2. Mainoo Magic
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Agree, I can only see a united win here or perhaps a 0-0 draw.

      1. Hybrid.power
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 5 days ago

        0-0 would suit me, have Rojo and Simpson

  11. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Liverpool have conceded 11 goals in the last 5 games that Martin Skrtel has played a part in

  12. The Mandalorian
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Go Leicesters!!!

  13. Jazz!
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    COME ON YOU REDS

  14. tm245
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Chelsea and Southampton can still catch Liverpool for 7th.

    Is the breakdown
    1-4 CL
    5-6 Cup Winners to EL
    7th in EL?

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      5th go to EL.

      FA Cup and C1C winners go to EL.

      City won the C1C so 6th goes to EL too

      1. tm245
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 days ago

        Cheers. And a United win in FA Cup would make seventh get a place as well?

    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      I hope Liverpool don't qualify and go out of Europa after that reserve team shower if sh***

  15. Ziro Becomes One
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    0-0 with max baps shared by Smalling and Simpson.
    YC for Mahrez, Fuchs

    1. Ziro Becomes One
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      Along with a glass of whisky please.

  16. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Robles and Mignolet 0
    Gabriel cameo 1
    Dawson 1
    Iwobi off on 55 1
    Sanchez (c) 6
    Coutinho off HT 1
    Lukaku cameo 1

    Fitting end to the season!

    1. Ziro Becomes One
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 days ago

      5 of those for me.

      But. Darlow. 😎

      1. Ziro Becomes One
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 days ago

        *6 if including Robles

  17. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    If a United player scores first he will forever be blackmarked

  18. The Mandalorian
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    The Leicesters are getting bullied!!

  19. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    OMG martial

  20. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    DIRTBAG

  21. VS10_
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Martial what a troll

  22. McSauce
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    martialllllll

  23. Somalion
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Boom

  24. Forza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    lol @ Leicester

  25. Mark-O
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Martial only scores at home 🙁

  26. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Leicester all over the shop.

  27. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    United spoiling the party.

  28. Sjaugen
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    This sucks

  29. zizoo10
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    YES CMON MARTIAL!!!

  30. Ziro Becomes One
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 days ago

    Martial is a troll confirmed.