Key Information For City's Premier League Trip To Man Utd

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30 Mar 2022
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Leicester City return to Premier League action on Saturday evening, heading north to tackle Manchester United at Old Trafford in a 5:30pm kick-off.

Following the conclusion of the international break, which has seen several Foxes represent their countries, Brendan Rodgers’ side turn their attentions to facing the Red Devils. City triumphed on their last visit to United and were also victorious when the sides met earlier this season.

Before Leicester’s latest encounter against the team currently sitting sixth in the top-flight standings gets underway this weekend, LCFC.com runs through all the key information you need to know...

Who's starring on LCFC Radio? 

Legendary defender Matt Elliott captained City on several visits to Old Trafford.

Leicester City legends Steve Walsh, Matt Elliott and Gerry Taggart will star across LCFC Radio's four-hour coverage on Saturday. From 4pm, Matchday Live begins, available on LCFC.com and @LCFC on social media.

Presenter Dan Bates will feature alongside Elliott and Walsh - two iconic former Foxes skippers - to provide 90 minutes of pre-match news and views from back on Filbert Way.

Shortly before kick-off in Manchester, meanwhile, they'll hand over to Taggart in the Old Trafford pressbox, joined by John Dunn, to talk the Blue Army through every development at the home of the Red Devils.

All in-play coverage can be accessed exclusively via the dedicated Match Centre. After full-time, Walsh, Elliott and Taggart will remain on air for another half an hour, providing their expert analysis on the clash.

What's the officiating team?

Andre Marriner has been selected to take charge of proceedings in Manchester.

Andre Marriner is set to referee the fixture, with Darren Cann and Ian Hussin as assistants. The fourth official is Martin Atkinson, while VAR will be operated by Michael Oliver, who will be assisted by Simon Long.

How can I watch the game?

Goals from Luke Thomas and Çağlar Söyüncü helped secure City's first Old Trafford win since 1998.

For those not able to make the trip to Old Trafford on Saturday, the fixture will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event.

It is also set to be available to watch on the following TV stations across the globe... 

Country Channel Local time
Australia Optus Sport 3:30am (Sunday)
Belgium Play Sports & Voo Sports 6:30pm
Canada DAZN 12:30pm
Denmark TV3 Max & Viaplay 6:30pm
Egypt beIN Sports 6:30pm
Germany

Sky Sports

6:30pm
Hong Kong

NOW TV & NOW E

12:30am (Sunday)
India

Disney+ Hotstar & Select HD

10pm
Italy Sky Sports 6:30pm
Mexico Sky Sports 10:30am

New Zealand

Spark Sport 5:30am (Sunday)

South Africa

Super Sports

6:30pm

Thailand

True Visions 11:30pm

United States

USA Network & Universo

12:30pm


Can't see your country? See the full broadcast schedules HERE.

When does everything happen?

An aerial view of Saturday's impressive venue.

Plan your matchday with the help of this handy guide of timings...

Event Time
Matchday Live starts on LCFC Radio 4pm

Team news confirmed on @LCFC social media

4:30pm

Sky Sports programme begins (UK only)

5pm

Live commentary begins on LCFC Radio

5:20pm

Kick-off

5:30pm

Full-time

7:20pm (approx)

Short highlights on LCFC.com

9:20pm (approx)

Clips on @LCFC social media

10pm 

Extended highlights on LCFC.com

12am (Sunday)

 

When can I catch match highlights?

Patson Daka scored his first Premier League goal when the Red Devils last visited King Power Stadium.

A free two-minute highlights package will be available for digital members on LCFC TV, via the Club's official website (free sign-up), from two hours after the full-time whistle.

Extended match highlights are set to be published on LCFC.com at midnight, while short clips will be posted to Leicester City's official social media channels.

All times BST unless stated otherwise.