MANCHESTER UNITED ran riot against Leicester at Old Trafford – and Marcus Rashford was amongst the goals once again.
The England international scored two superb goals to put the Red Devils in a commanding lead.
And Jadon Sancho sealed all three points with a sensational team goal.
- RESULT: Man Utd 3-0 Leicester
- TV channel/ live stream: Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League
- Man Utd XI: De Gea, Dalot, Shaw, Lindelof, Martinez, Fred, Sabitzer, Fernandes, Garnacho, Rashford, Weghorst
- Leicester XI: Ward, Castagne, Souttar, Faes, Kristiansen, Mendy, Dewsbury-Hall, Barnes, Maddison, Tete, Iheanacho
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Full time – Man Utd 3-0 Leicester
Manchester United return to winning ways at Old Trafford, and close the gap on Manchester City to three points – and on leaders Arsenal to five,
The scoreline reflects a dominant display, but for half the game Leicester were the superior side.
However, in Marcus Rashford, Manchester United have a matchwinner, and the in-form forward once again did the business.
The England ace scored twice, and then along with Bruno Fernandes helped lay on a third for substitute Jadon Sancho.
The result was harsh on Leicester, but if they play like that, the Foxes will have no trouble in pulling away from the dropzone.
United, meanwhile, go marching on.
Man Utd 3-0 Leicester
90+4. In the final seconds, Fernandes attempts an elaborate chip to the back post that has Ward momentarily concerned until it drops on the roof of the net.
The United captain can be very pleased with his performance today.
Man Utd 3-0 Leicester
90+2. Maddison is desperate to bring some respectability to the scoreline.
Having just steered one long shot wide, the Leicester captain takes aim with another that’s plucked out of the air by De Gea.
Man Utd 3-0 Leicester
90. The fourth official is out with his electronic board, and it’s four minutes that will be added on.
Man Utd 3-0 Leicester
89. Feeling sorry for his teammate, Fernandes tries to tee up Weghorst for another strike at goal, only for Souttar to nip and intercept.
The Dutchman appreciated the thought though, and gives Fernandes a pat on the back in recognition.
Man Utd 3-0 Leicester
87. What does Weghorst have to do to score a Premier League goal for Manchester United?
It looked for all the world that the Dutch striker had broken his duck, only for his shot to be expertly kept out by Ward’s feet.
It was superb build-up play by Sancho, who turned and fed the striker with the air of a player full of confidence.
Weghorst, on the other hand, lay flat on his back after missing.
Man Utd 3-0 Leicester
84. The story of Leicester’s day.
Barnes lines up a crisp half-volley that looks destined for the far corner until it hits teammate Praet full in the chest.
Man Utd 3-0 Leicester
82. Leicester ‘enjoy’ their best spell of the second half as they pressurise the home side’s packed penalty area.
Despite looking as though his heavy touch had taken the ball out of play, Souttar manages to recover to win a corner.
Man Utd 3-0 Leicester – Man Utd substitution
80. Here’s a moment to remember for 17-year-old Kobbie Mainoo.
The teenage midfielder – born in April 2005 – is on for his first Premier League appearance, replacing Marcel Sabitzer.
Man Utd 3-0 Leicester
78. The ‘oles!’ begin to ring around Old Trafford as United begin to play keep ball.
It takes Leicester tempers up another notch.
Man Utd 3-0 Leicester
77. Regardless of your allegiance, Jadon Sancho really looks as though he’s enjoying his football again – and that is so good to see.
Man Utd 3-0 Leicester – Leicester double substitution
75. Jamie Vardy is on to ironic cheers, and further chants of Wayne Rooney’s name – and is immediately welcomed by a thumping Victor Lindelof challenge.
Also on, to far less amusement despite his name, is Dennis Praet; off go Kelechi Iheanacho and Tete.
Man Utd 3-0 Leicester
74. Two goals for Marcus Rashford, a beauty from Jadon Sancho but the biggest cheers of the day – or should that be jeers? – are reserved for Jamie Vardy, who is stripped and ready to come on.
Man Utd 3-0 Leicester
72. Anthony Elanga begins to cause havoc on the right side.
It’s absurd that this game could end in a thumping United win considering how the first half played out.
Man Utd 3-0 Leicester
70. Sancho has sight of goal again, escaping his marker on the left.
His first shot, however, is blocked by Ward. HIs second is miscued over the crossbar.
Man Utd 3-0 Leicester – Man Utd substitution
69. With Barcelona at home and the Carabao Cup final on the horizon, Marcus Rashford is withdrawn for Anthony Elanga.
Luke Shaw is also off, replaced by Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Man Utd 3-0 Leicester
67. Marcus Rashford looks as though he’s about to be replaced, denying the forward the opportunity of a hat-trick, and fantasy managers around the world the chance of more points.
Man Utd 3-0 Leicester
65. In his technical area on the touchline, Brendan Rodgers can’t believe what he’s witnessed.
His team were so dominant in the first half up until Marcus Rashford’s opening goal.
Man Utd 3-0 Leicester
63. Luke Shaw almost weaves his way through for number four, but strikes straight at Ward from the edge of the box.
Man Utd 3-0 Leicester
61. A superbly worked goal, and Manchester United have the points in the bag!
This time it’s Jadon Sancho, on as a half-time substitute, who begins and finishes a lovely move.
The forward finds Bruno Fernandes on the right, carries on his run, and then coverts first time from 15 yards when the ball is returned to him.
James Maddison and Youri Tielemans protest to Stuart Atwell that Kelechi Iheanacho had been fouled in the build-up, but replays show it was weak hold-up play from the Leicester striker.
It’s three!
Man Utd 2-0 Leicester – Leicester double substitution
59. A double change for Brendan Rodgers, who brings on Youri Tielemans and Boubakary Soumare for Kiernan Dewsbury Hall and Nampalys Mendy.
Man Utd 2-0 Leicester – Man Utd substitution
58. United make a change with Scott McTominay on for Fred.
Man Utd 2-0 Leicester
56. Marcus Rashford at the double!
Manchester United’s star man tears away from Timothy Castagne on the left, and slides a shot past Danny Ward.
However, no sooner had the celebrations begun, the linesman raised his flag on the far side.
To the naked eye, Rashford looks offside, but after lengthy VAR consultation and a number of slowly inserted lines, the goal is green lit much to the surprise of everyone.
Word reaches Stuart Atwell to award the strike, and Old Trafford erupts once again.
It’s two!
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
