Meanwhile, Ruud van Nistelrooy's Leicester will be desperate to break a horror run of results that has seen them lose their last six matches in all competitions, and 12 of their last 13 in the Premier League. Currently 19th in the table, they need a win to help kickstart a run that could get them out of the relegation zone.

Cooper was replaced by United legend van Nistelrooy in the dugout at the King Power Stadium, after the Dutchman impressed in a four-game interim spell in charge at Old Trafford.

Manchester United showcased an impressive show against Real Sociedad in the second leg of the Europa League round of 16. Their latest win must have given them a lot of confidence ahead of their