Manchester United vs Leicester: Prediction, odds, betting tips and TV channel for the Premier League opener
England's top-flight curtain raiser takes place at Old Trafford as the Red Devils take on the Foxes on Friday evening
Manchester United vs Leicester: Prediction, odds and betting tips
THE Premier League gets underway at Old Trafford with Man United taking on Leicester.
It has been a summer of discontent for Jose Mourinho with failed transfers and unrest among the squad.
- Over 1.5+ goals, 5+ Man United corners, 3+ Leicester corners and 10+ booking points,
- Jamie Vardy to score anytime,
But all that will be cured with an opening day win.
Mourinho will make sure his players know the bottom line, win at all costs.
Over 1.5+ goals, 5+ Man United corners, 3+ Leicester corners and 10+ booking points is very well-priced at .
However Jamie Vardy is a World Cup semi-finalist and if United don’t sign a centre-back he could cause serious problems with his pace – the Leicester striker is to score anytime.
What time is kick-off?
The first match of the 27th Premier League season takes place on Friday, 10th August.
It will be played at Old Trafford.
Kick-off is at 8pm.
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Which channel is it on and can I live stream it?
You can watch this game live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, with coverage starting at 7pm.
To stream the game live, you can buy a Sky Sports Day Pass from .
It will be on Sky channels 401 and 403.
Highlights of the match will also been shown on BBC1's Match of the Day on the Saturday night.
What is the team news?
United's biggest transfer of the summer thus far, has been that of Brazilian midfielder, Fred.
The 25-year-old joined the club from Shakhtar Donetsk for £53.1 million.
Despite also signing defender Diego Dalot, boss Mourinho has been left frustrated by the overall lack of activity at Old Trafford.
Meanwhile, Leicester have lost star playmaker, Riyad Mahrez who joined United's cross-city rivals, Manchester City in a £60 million deal.
Puel has reinvested some of that money into James Maddison (£22.5 million from Norwich), and defender Ricardo Pereria for £19.8 million from Porto.
Danny Ward and Jonny Evans have also made the switch to the King Power Stadium, joining from Liverpool and West Brom, respectively.
The future of England World Cup star, Harry Maguire remains unclear. The centre-back is wanted by United, who are prepared to pay £65 million. Leicester are adamant that Maguire, who they signed last summer, will not be leaving the club.