Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has ruled out the possibility of Leicester City beating his side after claiming that he knows "everything" about the Foxes.

The Dutchman revealed the depth of his 'thorough' research and claims that he has four books worth of notes on City ahead of today's clash at the King Power Stadium.

"I always prepare for matches very thoroughly", he told the club's official website.

"I have four books about the games Leicester have played already, including the one they lost against a smaller club [Shrewsbury Town in the League One Cup].

"I know everything about the team, about their individual players, about the subs who can come into the game, even the atmosphere in the stadium and how they kick the first kick of the match. Everything."

Kickoff in the East Midlands today is scheduled for 1.30pm.