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Five reasons Manchester United will defeat Leicester City

By Roy Emanuel

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 31: Eric Bailly of Manchester United in action with Grant Leadbitter of Middlesbrough during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Middlesbrough at Old Trafford on December 31, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Tom Purslow/Man Utd via Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 31: Eric Bailly of Manchester United in action with Grant Leadbitter of Middlesbrough during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Middlesbrough at Old Trafford on December 31, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Tom Purslow/Man Utd via Getty Images) /

A return for Eric Bailly

Centre-back Eric Bailly was signed by Manchester United this past summer and the 22-year old made an immediate impact on the squad. A partnership with Daley Blind in central defence was a key component to the club’s strong start to the Premier League campaign.

The Ivorian international took to the back-line immediately, and turned in a fine performance in the Red Devils’ FA Community Shield victory over Leicester City in August at Wembley Stadium. With fantastic positioning and a clear understanding with his team-mates, Bailly has been a great addition for Mourinho’s side.

A knee injury against Chelsea in October has slowed his production, and Bailly only recently returned from the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations with the Ivory Coast.

A setback concern arose in a match for United’s U-23 squad early in the week as he worked his way back to full fitness, but the injury is not expected to further delay his entry into the line-up.

Expected back after not taking part in Wednesday’s tilt with Hull, a return for Eric Bailly can significantly boost Manchester United’s chances for a victory against Leicester.

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