“‘It’s Not…’: Paul Merson Warns of ‘Catastrophic’ Outcome in Manchester United vs Leicester City Prediction”

Leicester City enter the weekend with an urgent need for a victory, especially to relieve some pressure on manager Steve Cooper.

Currently sitting 15th in the Premier League, the Foxes have been struggling to find form recently.

Their recent matches have been tough: Leicester suffered a 3-1 loss to Nottingham Forest, Cooper’s former team, and then managed only a 1-1 draw against relegation-threatened Ipswich Town in their last league game.

They also faced a heavy 5-2 defeat against Manchester United in the Carabao Cup, marking a particularly poor performance that has left fans frustrated.

With Leicester’s form under scrutiny, Cooper could face backlash from supporters if he starts a certain player on Sunday who performed poorly in that Carabao Cup match.

Meanwhile, former Arsenal and Middlesbrough player Paul Merson offered his score prediction for the upcoming Manchester United vs. Leicester City game on Sportskeeda.

While Manchester United had dominated Leicester in their recent Carabao Cup meeting, their own league season has been far from stellar, with just three wins in ten games.

United currently sit only two points above Leicester in the standings.

Despite United’s struggles, Merson backed them to win, predicting a 3-1 result in their favor.

He noted that Leicester’s draw against Ipswich was critical, as a loss would have been “catastrophic.”

He also highlighted the importance of Jamie Vardy’s fitness, suggesting that Leicester’s survival hopes rest partly on Vardy staying fit.

“There’s only one winner in this game, and it’s not Leicester,” Merson concluded.

In his analysis of Manchester United, Merson acknowledged the club’s potential but questioned if the team’s players fit the style of their likely incoming manager, Rúben Amorim.

Merson praised Amorim’s achievements in Portugal but expressed skepticism about how quickly he could adapt at Old Trafford, especially without players suited to his preferred system.

“Amorim has done a great job in Portugal, but it’s a difficult task here,” Merson observed, noting that success at United might take time due to these tactical challenges.

Merson also discussed United’s forward Joshua Zirkzee, expressing uncertainty about Zirkzee’s playing style and role within the team.

“I don’t know where he fits in,” Merson said, comparing Zirkzee’s situation to that of former United players like Anderson and even current player Mason Mount, both of whom struggled to settle at United.

As Leicester prepare to face Manchester United, both teams have points to prove, but Merson believes it will be the Red Devils who come out on top this Sunday.