Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford. (Photo : Getty Images)
Manchester United looks to continue their winning ways as they play Tottenham Hotspur, while league-leading Leicester City will attempt to fend off an upset bid by Sunderland in the resumption of play in the English Premier League.
Leicester City vs. Sunderland at Stadium of Light: Start Time at 8:30 a.m US ET on NBCSN, NBC Universo / Live Stream @ NBC Sports Live Extra, NBC Deportes En Vivo, Live Soccer TV/ Starting Line-up @ ESPN FC
On the line: Staying on top of the standings is Leicester City's aim in their match against Sunderland. The Foxes have been undefeated in six matches with their last loss came against Arsenal 2-1 last February 14. Leicester City already collected 69 points (20-9-3) through 32 matches and needs at least three wins of their last five games to bag the Premier League title.
Sunderland is currently below the relegation line with a 6-9-16 slate (27 points), four points behind Norwich City (31 points). A victory against Leicester City would help them a lot in their goal of avoiding relegation to the second-tier league, so expect the Lads to put everything on the line in this match.
Prediction & Predicted Winner: Leicester City has been a really good defensive team throughout the season. In their last six games, the Foxes held their opponents to a total of 2 goals, which was the no. of goals they allowed in a 2-2 deadlock against West Bromwich Albion. James Vardy hasn't been as explosive as he was at the start of their campaign, but never count out out the 29-year goal-scorer in this pivotal match. I have Leicester City taking a 2-0 win.
Manchester United vs. Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane: Start Time at 11:00 a.m US ET on NBCSN, SiriusXM FC / Live Stream @ NBC Sports Extra, Talk Sports Radio, Man United Online, Live Soccer TV / Starting Lineup @ ESPN FC
On the line: Man United is finally turning things around under Louis Van Gaal, winning their last two matches against Manchester City 1-0 and Everton 1-0. The Red Devils has been really impressive as of late, but will they hold their ground against a really good offensive team in Tottenham?
Tottenham (62 points) is seven points behind Leicester City in the Premier League standings. If they want to stay in contention for the title, the Spur should need to win their latest encounter an equally desperate team in Manchester United, who are in a nip-and-tuck battle for a spot in the UEFA Champions League next year.
Prediction & Predicted Winner: This is going to be a tactical war. Van Gaal boys are still unbeaten against the Spurs in the last three matches and there's no reason not to continue that streak. Unfortunately, Tottenham will be a lot different in this match with Harry Kane and Mousa Dembele leading the charge. I predict a tight low scoring match, but in the end the Spurs will find ways to take the victory at home, 2-1.
