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Premier League | Gameweek 1
Aug 10, 2018 at 8pm UK
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Jose Mourinho 'singled Luke Shaw out for praise after Leicester City win'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho reportedly singles out Luke Shaw and Andreas Pereira for special praise following his side's 2-1 win over Leicester City.
Aug 14, 09:59
Jose Mourinho 'bemused by Paul Pogba comments'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly left bemused by Paul Pogba's suggestions that he is not entirely happy at the club.
Aug 14, 09:34
Claude Puel: 'Leicester City deserved at least a draw at Manchester United'
Manager Claude Puel says that his Leicester City side deserved "a minimum of a draw" after being edged out by Manchester United in the Premier League.
Aug 11, 09:47
Luke Shaw hails "best feeling" of career after opening scoring account
Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw says that scoring his first senior goal "is the best feeling" that he has had in his career.
Aug 10, 22:58
Jose Mourinho: 'Manchester United players gave everything'
Jose Mourinho admits that he could have done with an extra three subs as Manchester United's players were heavily fatigued towards the end against Leicester City.
Aug 10, 22:33
World Cup winner Paul Pogba: 'I want to lift more trophies'
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba admits that he found it tough playing against Leicester City just four days after returning to training.
Aug 10, 22:08
The Match
Match Report
Goals from Paul Pogba and Luke Shaw earn Manchester United a 2-1 win over Leicester City in their opening game of the Premier League campaign at Old Trafford.
Live Commentary
Relive how Manchester United opened their Premier League campaign with a 2-1 win over Leicester, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates from Old Trafford.
Team News
Paul Pogba starts for Manchester United and will skipper the side in this evening's Premier League opener against Leicester City.
Preview
Sports Mole previews the opening game of the Premier League season as Jose Mourinho's half-strength Manchester United take on Leicester City at Old Trafford.
Head to Head
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Leicester
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Form Guide
Build-up
Kelechi Iheanacho targeting improved Leicester City campaign
Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho acknowledges that he must improve on his opening season at the King Power Stadium.
Aug 10, 11:11
Harry Maguire tweets following failed Manchester United move
Leicester City centre-back Harry Maguire reveals that he is looking forward to Friday's Premier League clash with Manchester United.
Aug 9, 22:12
Paul Merson backs Manchester United to beat Leicester City
Former Arsenal forward Paul Merson tips Manchester United to overcome Leicester City in the opening match of the 2018-19 Premier League campaign.
Aug 9, 15:36
Jose Mourinho provides team news update ahead of Leicester City match
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho insists that "you cannot expect" those who have returned late to training to be ready for Friday evening's Premier League kickoff.
Aug 9, 09:40
How Leicester City could line up against Manchester United
Sports Mole takes a look at how Claude Puel could set out his Leicester City side for Friday evening's trip to Manchester United.
Aug 8, 21:17
How Manchester United could line up against Leicester City
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester United could line up for their Premier League opener against Leicester City.
Aug 8, 21:00
Kelechi Iheanacho excited for season opener
Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho says that he is excited for the first Premier League game of the season against Manchester United.
Aug 3, 15:47
Claude Puel: 'Jamie Vardy, Harry Maguire doubts for Manchester United clash'
Leicester City boss Claude Puel admits that Jamie Vardy and Harry Maguire could both miss the team's Premier League opener with Manchester United.
Aug 2, 15:57
Claude Puel hits back at Jose Mourinho ahead of Premier League opener
Claude Puel insists that Leicester City will be just as disadvantaged as Manchester United when the two sides face off in just under a fortnight's time.
Jul 29, 19:22
Jose Mourinho worried about World Cup absentees
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho claims that his side will be at a disadvantage during the first two games of the season due to their World Cup absentees.
Jul 24, 20:07
Report: Sir Alex Ferguson confident of making Manchester United season opener
Sir Alex Ferguson is confident of taking his place in the directors' box for Manchester United's opening game of the new Premier League season, according to a report.
Jul 15, 16:22
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| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Liverpool | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 6 | 13 | 25 |
| 2 | Manchester CityMan City | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 23 |
| 3 | Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 19 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 18 |
| 5 | Arsenal | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 18 |
| 6 | Aston Villa | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 15 | 2 | 18 |
| 7 | Tottenham HotspurSpurs | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 22 | 11 | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 14 | 3 | 16 |
| 9 | Fulham | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 1 | 15 |
| 10 | Bournemouth | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 15 |
| 11 | Newcastle UnitedNewcastle | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 15 |
| 12 | Brentford | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 20 | -1 | 13 |
| 13 | Manchester UnitedMan Utd | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 12 |
| 14 | West Ham UnitedWest Ham | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 19 | -6 | 11 |
| 15 | Leicester CityLeicester | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 18 | -4 | 10 |
| 16 | Everton | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 17 | -7 | 9 |
| 17 | Crystal Palace | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 13 | -5 | 7 |
| 18 | Ipswich TownIpswich | 10 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 21 | -11 | 5 |
| 19 | Southampton | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 19 | -12 | 4 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton WanderersWolves | 10 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 27 | -13 | 3 |
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