Manchester United vs Leicester City LIVE predictions and team news as Martinez and Sabitzer return

Manchester United return to Premier League action on Sunday afternoon as they take on Leicester City.

It's set to be a boisterous atmosphere at Old Trafford off the back of United's excellent display in the 2-2 draw with Barcelona on Thursday as well as the news that bids have been lodged to buy the club and end the Glazer family's ownership.

Erik ten Hag will once again be without Casemiro as the Brazilian serves the final game of his suspension and the absence could be keenly felt given the form of James Maddison. Leicester haven't lost since the playmaker's return and stuck four past Aston Villa and Totten in their last two outings.

Lisandro Martinez and Marcel Sabitzer are back, however, following their European suspensions but Christian Eriksen, Anthony Martial, Scott McTominay and Antony are all likely to remain sidelined.

You can follow all the build-up, action and reaction to the match right here in our LIVE blog.

Erik ten Hag has explained Bruno Fernandes' leadership qualities and his tactical awareness are what makes him so important to Manchester United.

After a difficult period last season, Fernandes has roared back to his best form under Ten Hag and has become the first name on the manager's team sheet. The Portuguese has played the full 90 minutes in all but one Premier League game, which he missed due to suspension, and has only not started twice in cup fixtures.

It's a gruelling amount of football Fernandes has been subjected to but Ten Hag is confident he will be able to deal with it thanks to his excellent fitness.

Here's what he said.

It feels like every time United have been invited back into the title discussion, they have responded by dropping points. That has to change today. If they win