Manchester United's Angel Di Maria celebrates after scoring a goal against Queens Park Rangers during their English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England September 14, 2014.
Manchester United's Angel Di Maria celebrates after scoring a goal against Queens Park Rangers during their English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England September 14, 2014. REUTERS/Andrew Yates

Leicester City faces another tough challenge at home against Manchester United in Sunday night football game. In an encouraging return to premier league, Leicester City is already an established and tough opposition. The drawn games against Arsenal and Everton, and win against Stoke last weekend speak highly of its defensive and attacking prowess. The Foxes have the added advantage of playing at home and the in-form Leonardo Ulloa, who proved to be the difference against Stoke.

Manchester United, on the other hand, bank on their brilliant show, what many believe as the return of true United against a hapless QPR. United started the season with very high expectations from their new manager who seems to have warmed up quite well by now. They went all out in their last game thrashing QPR by 4 goals to nil. The performance of Angel Di Maria was the highlight of the match. Di Maria was recently signed from the Spanish club Real Madrid.

History does not favor Nigel Pearson's side against the Red Devils as they have won one out of 16. Whereas their last match in Leicester saw a ruthless United win by a margin of three goals. Pearson's team, however, is aware that United have not been able to win an away game this season with both of their previous away games resulted in fruitless draws.

Leicester City is playing in the Barclays Premier League after a wait of ten long years. Their team seems to have gelled quite well and seem to be a tough blend of attack and defense. United, however, would look to run rampant in the game similar to the one against Queens Park Rangers. The expectations would be high from the fans who want a roaring side compared to the tamer version that started the season.

Louis Van Gaal has the dilemma of a long list of injured players, which includes Carrick, Young, Lingard, Johnstone and Fellaini. His squad, however, has the depth to counter such a challenge. Leicester's injury list is not as long but does include Matt Upson and a doubtful Schmeichel.

Fans on both sides are rightly expecting a tough competition -- one side is desperate to continue their good run of form after years of absence and the other trying to bring continuity in the flashes of brilliance normally associated with it.