Chris Sutton adds Manchester United star to his Fantasy team ahead of clash with Leicester City

Sunday’s match will mark the second recent encounter between Leicester City and Manchester United, who met just over a week ago in the Carabao Cup.

That previous clash saw Manchester United dominate with a 5-2 victory, and Leicester’s manager, Steve Cooper, will undoubtedly be eager to avoid a similar outcome in this rematch.

Although Leicester made several lineup changes in the earlier game, they remain slight underdogs for Sunday’s fixture.

Adding to the intrigue, this will be Ruud van Nistelrooy’s last match as Manchester United’s interim manager, with Ruben Amorim set to take over on November 11.

Amorim will replace Erik ten Hag, who became the first Premier League manager sacked in the 2024/25 season.

Given Leicester’s recent struggles, there is mounting speculation around Cooper’s own job security, especially if his team fails to win this weekend.

The fan sentiment around Cooper has been less than favorable, especially after Leicester’s recent Carabao Cup exit and a disappointing 1-1 draw against relegation rivals Ipswich Town.

Cooper faced a challenging task from the outset, having succeeded Enzo Maresca, now managing Chelsea.

But with results not going his way, the frustration among Leicester fans is intensifying. If the Foxes lose again on Sunday, the backlash from supporters will likely grow even stronger.

Meanwhile, former footballer and pundit Chris Sutton shared his expectations for the game, predicting a 2-1 win for Manchester United.

Writing in his BBC Sport column, Sutton noted United’s dominance over Leicester in the recent cup match, though he acknowledged that Leicester’s nine lineup changes from their league game could mean that result doesn’t entirely reflect each side’s current form.

Nevertheless, Sutton believes United have the edge to win again this weekend.

Sutton’s confidence in Manchester United is also evident in his Fantasy Premier League (FPL) choices.

He revealed that he’s brought Bruno Fernandes back into his FPL team, expecting a standout performance from the United midfielder.

Reflecting on his decision, Sutton admitted that he missed an opportunity to make Fernandes captain in a previous game, where Fernandes scored a penalty against Chelsea.

Sutton’s son, who acts as his FPL advisor, had recommended making Fernandes captain, but Sutton chose not to follow that advice.

In last week’s 5-2 cup victory, Fernandes played a pivotal role, captaining Manchester United and netting two goals against Leicester.

With Fernandes back in the FPL spotlight, Sutton is clearly anticipating another strong showing from the midfielder in this weekend’s clash at Old Trafford.

As Manchester United and Leicester City prepare for this rematch, the stakes are high for both clubs and managers.

Van Nistelrooy will look to end his interim tenure with a win, while Cooper faces increasing pressure to deliver a result that can stabilize Leicester’s turbulent season and potentially secure his own position at the club.