The English Premier league is back and Manchester United has been chosen to 'cut the ribbon' with an opening day 'TGIF' clash with Leicester City.
3. "Harry Maguire will go to Manchester United, but only for a few hours while playing against them'' ~Claude Puel (Leicester City manager on the Maguire transfer rumours)...... We need someone to do Harry Maguire some 'show me your number' dribbling he'll never forget.
GLORY GLORY MAN UNITED.
Here's all you need to know about this season opener.
MATCH INFO
Date: Friday 10th August 2018
Kick-off: 19.00 GMT (8pm Naija time)
Venue: Old Trafford
Competition: English Premier league
Previous Premier league clashes : Total= 24; Manchester United wins= 15; Leicester city Wins= 2; Draws=7;
Same fixture last season: Ended 2-0 with goals from Marcus 'Rashidi-Yekini' and Oga Fela
Center Referee: Andre Marriner
Did You Know?
1. The last time Manchester United and Leicester City met on opening match day was 1998. It ended 2-2 after Teddy Sheringham and Beckham rescued United from a 2-goal deficit.
2. Manchester United have won more opening day fixtures than any other side in Premier league history....Chief of 'Opening ceremonies', Friday shall not be different.
3. "Harry Maguire will go to Manchester United, but only for a few hours while playing against them'' ~Claude Puel (Leicester City manager on the Maguire transfer rumours)...... We need someone to do Harry Maguire some 'show me your number' dribbling he'll never forget.
OPINION POLL:
How do you feel about this new season? Let's have your thoughts.
GLORY GLORY MAN UNITED.