Leicester City are back in Premier League action against Manchester United on Sunday, November 10th.
The Foxes headed into the game on the back of a pretty dismal run of form that sees them sitting 15th in the Premier League table.
Leicester City drew 1-1 with Ipswich Town this past weekend – a tie they really should have been winning if they want to avoid a relegation scrap in 2024/25.
Prior to that, Steve Cooper picked up an unwanted result against his former side Nottingham Forest, and watched on as the Midlands outfit were dominated in the Carabao Cup by their upcoming opponents.
Manchester United beat Leicester 5-2 last week and no doubt fancy their chances of causing another drubbing this time around.
The Red Devils drew 1-1 with Chelsea last time out and their players are likely eager to use this meeting with Leicester as an opportunity to prove themselves to their incoming manager.
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Leicester City learn match officials for Manchester United clash
Ahead of the tie, the Premier League have now confirmed the officials for every fixture in the upcoming gameweek via their official website.
And Leicester fans should be pleased with who is set to take charge of VAR for their clash with the Manchester outfit.
Jarred Gillett will head up VAR at Old Trafford, with Darren Cann acting as his assistant on the day.
Leicester have a history with Gillet but unlike most officials, he has actually helped the Foxes this season.
Gillett earned praise from Dermot Gallagher after he correctly awarded Leicester a goal in their 2-1 defeat to Fulham at the back end of August.
Gallagher said: “It’s excellent work from the VAR. When you see it, [Vardy] clearly plays no part in the incident.
“He’s peeling away and plays no part. It’s a good header for the goal and VAR has on this occasion done a massive service for the game.
“The referee was led brilliantly by VAR Jarred Gillett.”
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Peter Bankes record when refereeing Leicester City
While Gillett is set to take charge of VAR, it is Peter Bankes who will attempt to referee the game against Manchester United.
Bankes has previously refereed six Leicester City ties, with the Foxes winning five and losing just one.
The 42-year-old has shown nine yellow cards to Leicester players during said matches but is yet to brandish a red card.
Bankes has also awarded the Foxes one penalty kick during the fixtures he has officiated.