Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has no doubts about the quality of Leicester City ahead of tomorrow's big game.

Leicester come into this game on the back of an eye-catching win at Tottenham that took them up to second in the league table. A win over third-placed United will extend their hold on second spot and put pressure on Liverpool a day later. The Foxes' form is no surprise to Maguire, who warned United they must be on top of their game to get the three points they desire.

He explained: "They've started really well, like they did last season. They're a great team with great players and a great manager.

“I fully expected them to be up there challenging again for the top four. They had a great result against Spurs, I expected them to go there and get a result. Tactically they're very good and it will be a tough challenge, but it's one we're looking forward to and one we go into with confidence.

“Last season it was a massive game, a cup final. We needed to get a result there and we managed to do that, and we need to treat this game on Boxing Day as we did the game last season.

“That's how every game should be, we can't be dropping points. We want to go there, be positive and win the game. But for sure we know it will be a tough game because they're a top team."

“It's just important to keep winning and looking after your own points tally. You can get ahead of yourself in terms of looking at other people's results and you just need to look after yourself.

“If you keep winning games and putting three points on the table then you'll be there or thereabouts. We're not getting carried as I said. We had a big win [against Leeds] but there is lots of improvement. We need to make sure we're challenging at the end of the season. That's what we've got to aim for."