Manchester United vs Leicester LIVE early team news, predicted line up and score predictions

Manchester United welcome Leicester to Old Trafford on Saturday evening.

The international break is over and United return to action in the Premier League. United have nine games remaining this season and they can't afford to drop points at the rate they have been if they want to secure Champions League football.

United are four points behind fourth-placed Arsenal and the North London club also have one game in hand.

Regarding team news, Edinson Cavani is unavailable for Leicester's visit after sustaining an injury with Uruguay.

Cristiano Ronaldo wasn't at The Lowry Hotel on Friday night but it is not clear if he is ruled out of the game.

Follow the live blog below for updates throughout from Old Trafford.

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Mata for Ronaldo was the only surprise of the outfield players selected in the United squad. Whether it’s an injury or paternity leave, if Ronaldo doesn’t make an 11th hour return to the squad Rangnick will explain why prior to kick-off.

Ronaldo’s mother has wished United well on Instagram, so you would imagine some Ronaldoholics have taken that as he’s definitely in the squad today. She also did it on the day of the FA Cup win over Villa - when Ronaldo was injured.

Cristiano Ronaldo was not with the Manchester United squad on Friday night as they met at the Lowry Hotel ahead of the weekend game against Leicester City.

United are back in Premier League action after the international break and host Brendan Rodgers' Foxes as they look to make the most of their final nine games