Now we’re in the thick of it.
Jose Mourinho has used Manchester United’s match-day programme notes to issue a rallying cry to supporters.
United bounced back from three defeats on the spin to defeat Northampton Town 3-1 in the EFL Cup. Mourinho has called on United fans to get behind the faltering team as they seek the win that will get them right back among the league leaders.
Ahead of the 12:30pm kick-off against the Premier League champions Leicester City, Mourinho has made some big selection calls.
The teams are in! Here's how #MUFC will line up this afternoon. #MUNLEI pic.twitter.com/WabgI7wEXO
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 24, 2016
Following a drop off in form, United captain Wayne Rooney is named on the United bench. Marouane Fellaini is also cut from the team that lost to Watford last Sunday.
Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri has selected a strong team to take on United.
Starting XI: Zieler, Simpson, Huth, Morgan (c), Fuchs, Mahrez, Drinkwater, Amartey, Albrighton, Slimani, Vardy. #MnuLei
— Leicester City (@LCFC) September 24, 2016
No holding back from the champions here.
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