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Leicester vs Manchester United as it happened: Jose Mourinho's side pile misery of troubled champions

Re-live updates from the Premier League fixture at the King Power Stadium

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored Manchester United's second goal against Leicester City (Getty)

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Manchester United travel to Leicester City on Sunday afternoon, where they will be presented with a chance to capitalise on defeats for their immediate rivals.

Jose Mourinho's side have regularly failed to take advantage of slip-ups by those around them throughout the season, as they did during the midweek round of fixtures in the draw with Hull City.

Leicester, however, are emerging as the top-flight's new whipping boys. A run of eight defeats in 14 games has dragged Claudio Ranieri's defending champions into the relegation mire, and a quick turnaround is much-needed.

What time is kick-off?

The match will kick off at 4.00pm on Sunday 5 February.

Where can I watch it?

It will be shown live on Sky Sports 1, with highlights on BBC One at 10.30pm.

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Odds

Provided by 888.com

Leicester: 19/4

Manchester United: 17/25

Draw: 29/10

Saturday's Premier League results

Chelsea 3 Arsenal 1

Crystal Palace 0 Sunderland 4

Everton 6 Bournemouth 3

Hull City 2 Liverpool 0

Southampton 1 West Ham United 3

Watford 2 Burnley 1

West Bromwich Albion 1 Stoke City 0

Tottenham Hotspur 1 Middlesbrough 0

Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of Manchester United's trip to the King Power Stadium.

These two sides sit at opposite ends of the table, but both are in desperate need for the three points. Ranieri's men are failing to show any evidence of last season's Champions form, but with the prospect of relegation on the horizon - they will need to provide the goods today. United need a win to break their of run of draws and to keep them chasing the table toppers.

Team news coming shortly...

Joe Miles5 February 2017 15:38

Team news:

Joe Miles5 February 2017 15:39

Joe Miles5 February 2017 15:56

Who is going to score first today?

Joe Miles5 February 2017 15:57

WE ARE OFF.

United kick off to get the first half underway. Game on!

Joe Miles5 February 2017 16:00

3 MINS

The ball flies over the top for Rashford to run onto, but Morgan stands strong and shields the ball out of play. Goal kick to Leicester.

Joe Miles5 February 2017 16:02

5 MINS

Yellow card: Drinkwater pulls back Mata's shirt.

Joe Miles5 February 2017 16:04

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Leicester vs Manchester United as it happened: Jose Mourinho's side pile misery of troubled champions

Re-live updates from the Premier League fixture at the King Power Stadium

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