Martial-Rashford v Huth-Morgan

Leicester face Manchester United on Super Sunday needing just three points to secure a remarkable Premier League title at Old Trafford.

Wes Morgan and Robert Huth will anchor the Foxes’ defence, as they have for the vast majority of the season, and will encounter the youthful forward threat of Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford.

This clash pits speed and attacking flair against defensive nous, strength and experience. Rashford and Martial will be the fastest attacking combination the Leicester defenders have faced this season and both players will look to their pace to gain an advantage on Sunday.

Martial’s top sprint speed of 35.4km/h is the second-fastest recorded in the Premier League this season behind Leicester’s Jamie Vardy, while Rashford isn’t too far behind. And with Morgan clocking in as one of the Premier League’s fastest defenders, Huth may well find himself targeted by United’s forwards.

Huth and Morgan are not required to sprint or cover as much ground as most players due to Leicester’s deep defensive line. Of the 486 outfield players to play in the Premier League this season, only two average less distance run per 90 minutes than Morgan and nine than Huth, while both players also rank in the bottom 25 for sprints.

If United can their lure them up the pitch a little more often, they can create extra holes for their speedy attackers to exploit.

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