Erik ten Hag is in search of continued good form against Brendan Rodgers' Foxes.
Sergino Dest was a target, [but that is now unlikely](https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/sergino-dest-transfer-usmnt-defender-set-to-move-to-serie-a-champions-ac-milan-from-barcelona/) with Aaron Wan Bissaka set to stay. Leicester: Three straight losses and Wesley Fofana leaving for Chelsea has made for a deflating start to the season. Both teams to score with United winning by a goal would not be a surprise. Pick: A narrow United win makes sense here. Another loss would have alarm bells well and truly ringing in Leicestershire while a third consecutive victory would continue United's recovery. Rodgers has a job on to avoid being the next manager under pressure after Scott Parker's dismissal and an ability to reinvest much of the Fofana fee will not help.
Manchester United has completed the transfer of Antony from Ajax. He has signed a contract until 2027, with the option of an additional year.
[Sign up for the latest product updates](https://store.manutd.com/en/?_s=bm-FI-PSC-MUFC-EditorialTextArticle-ShopAll-BreakingNews-Antony-0109) and be the first to secure your printed Antony shirt. “Playing under Erik ten Hag at Ajax was perfect for me and my development. I’m thankful to everyone who has believed in me, especially my family, and all my coaches and team-mates, because I could not have got here without them.
Antony has signed for Manchester United from Ajax on transfer deadline day and will be available for this weekend's Premier League clash against Arsenal at ...
[Have Your Say!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/antony-man-united-first-game-27887037#comments-section) Has Man Utd’s transfer window been a success or failure ? There are no issues or concerns over Antony’s fitness, having already featured for Ajax this season and is thought to be in peak condition ahead of joining up with his new United teammates. The forward was not registered on time to face [Leicester](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/leicester-city-fc) City on Thursday night, but he will be available for selection in the next round of matches. He became the club’s fifth signing of the summer as [Erik ten Hag](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag) continues to overhaul his new squad following his appointment at the end of last season. Ronaldo netted three goals in his two Premier League appearances against Arsenal last season, but the 37-year-old is unlikely to start against the Gunners at Old Trafford this weekend. Despite the superstar declaring the intention over two months ago, he has not been able to secure an exit. [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) and [Southampton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/southampton-fc). Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho have both impressed in recent weeks, while Anthony Martial has returned from injury and Anthony Elanga is also in contention for a starting spot. [Newcastle](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/newcastle-united-fc) United. [Tell us what you think here.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/antony-man-united-first-game-27887037#comments-section) [having agreed an £85million fee](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/breaking-antony-man-utd-transfer-27856763) with [Ajax](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/ajax-fc) earlier this week. [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) debut for this weekend’s [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) clash against [Arsenal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/arsenal-fc).
Man Utd beat Leicester in the Premier League and we'll bring you live updates throughout the match in our dedicated match blog.
It was certainly the right time to bring Casemiro on. It feels like United are winning that battle at the moment and that was rarely said last season. That was a slick move from the Reds. 7 United supporters greeted the full-time whistle with another rendition of "We want Glazers out". The mood at United has shifted as drastically as their budget in the second half of August. “United, United, United,” the away-dayers roared. Defence to attack. Regarding team news for the match, Anthony Martial remains sidelined with injury after missing the Reds' match against Southampton. (18+, new UK customers only, T&Cs apply) [Ten Hag's side](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag) now have some momentum after beating Liverpool and Southampton and they will be hoping for another three points against Leicester, who have signed just one player this summer and who have just lost Wesley Fofana to Chelsea. [United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) won back-to-back Premier League fixtures for the first time since February with their 1-0 over Southampton on Saturday.
LEICESTER, England (Reuters) -Manchester United collected a third straight win in the Premier League with a first-half Jadon Sancho goal giving them a 1-0 ...
With Wesley (Fofana) going we needed a replacement for him. Once we have Cristiano Ronaldo and Casemiro getting fitter it will get better still - we need not only a team we need a squad," Ten Hag added. We were low in terms of depth and quality. "There were enquiries for Barnes and Maddison early in the window. "We need a good squad and we needed numbers. We had 11 players the on pitch who fought for each other and scored a lovely team goal.
(Reuters) - Manchester United have completed the signing of Brazil winger Antony from Ajax Amsterdam, the Premier League club said in a statement on ...
"Playing under Erik ten Hag was perfect for me and my development," Antony added. "My time at Ajax was fantastic ... "This is an incredible moment in my career to be joining one of the most iconic clubs in the world," Antony told the club's website.
Jadon Sancho lifted Man United past Leicester City and the Red Devils look more confident than they have in a while. But attacking concerns persist.
Once we have Cristiano Ronaldo and Casemiro getting fitter it will get better still -- we need not only a team we need a squad." Manager United manager Erik Ten Hag on the win: "It is another step forward so I am happy with that. Replacing him will be impossible, but Leicester need to find a younger striker with the ability to score as regularly as Vardy used to. [Leicester City-Man United report](/soccer/matchstats?gameId=638243) [Best/worst performers](#bestworst) [Manchester United](/soccer/team/_/id/360)'s resurrection from last season's pit of despair continues. [Highlights and notable moments](#highlights) Against Leicester, the Although Man United are now on a three-game winning streak, they have scored just five goals in their last five games. [Casemiro](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/173666/Casemiro) 7, Ronaldo 7, [Fred](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/161559/Fred) 6. For Leicester, though, the outlook is bleak. Here is ESPN's Mark Ogden with reaction and analysis:
Erik ten Hag says it is possible that new signing Antony could make his Manchester United debut in Sunday's big clash against Arsenal.
Now he is in a different league and we want to give him the minutes to adapt to that, to his team-mates and the style of football.’ Once we have Cristiano Ronaldo and Casemiro getting fitter it will get better still – we need not only a team we need a squad. [check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). ‘Still, there is improvements to make but that is normal at this stage of the season. ‘That [Arsenal] is the real test for us, we are looking forward to it. There were many spaces that we did not exploit that well.
Manchester United made it three wins in a row to help put their woeful start to the season behind them as they beat Leicester 1-0 at the King Power.
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Former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves is backing Antony to slot straight into Erik ten Hag's plans at Old Trafford, insisting that United's ...
"But the one thing I do think he has is a bit of personality. The one thing that we really love about a Brazilian player is that they give you a bit of entertainment and he has that. "Antony has got flair and I think United fans are going to love him. "He is a proper Brazilian player who will bring flair and entertainment," Hargreaves told BT Sport. He has joined the club on a five-year contract in a deal worth £85.1million. [Ten Hag](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag) at Ajax, was a leading target for United throughout the summer, as they aimed to strengthen their attacking options.