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What's that you say? The Premier League is back? Yes, yes it is and isn't it glorious? And it kicks off with a humdinger as Manchester United host Leicester City. After a frustrating Transfer Window for Jose Mourinho, the Portuguese turns his focus to on-field action. The club were only able to bring in two outfield players in the summer and his pain is compounded by the large number of players on the injured list. Having finally lost Riyad Mahrez, Leicester have their own problems. Claude Puel is feeling the pressure after losing five of their last seven Premier League games and desperately needs his side to make a bright start to the campaign. This tie sounds enthralling, doesn't it? It will be - kick-off is set for 8pm.

Premier League / Matchday 1
Old Trafford / 10.08.2018
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Updated 10/08/2018 at 21:14 GMT


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Manchester United target Harry Maguire starts in defence for Leicester. New signings Ricardo Pereira and James Maddison also feature, but Jonny Evans and Jamie Vardy are named amongst the substitutes.
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It is also worth noting that Pogba has been given the captain's armband with Antonio Valencia missing the game through injury.
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19:10
Paul Pogba starts for Manchester United despite reports linking the Frenchman to a move away from the club. The World Cup winner is in midfield alongside new signing Fred who makes his debut. Marcus Rashford spearheads the attack with Romelu Lukaku only making the bench. Andreas Pereira is handed his first ever league start while Luke Shaw features at full-back.
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Manchester United: De Gea, Lindelof, Bailly, Shaw, Darmian, A Pereira, Fred, Pogba, Sanchez, Mata, Rashford. Subs: Grant, Lukaku, Martial, Smalling, Young, Fellaini, McTominay. /// Leicester City: Schmeichel, Chilwell, Morgan, Maguire, R Pereira, Amartey, Silva, Ndidi, Maddison, Gray, Iheanacho. Subs: Ward, Evans, Vardy, Albrighton, Iborra, Fuchs, Ghezzal.