RUUD VAN NISTELROOY waved goodbye to the Manchester United interim job with his head held high as he oversaw a 3-0 win over Leicester.
A wondergoal from Bruno Fernandes and a Rasmus Kristensen own goal in the first half and an Alejandro Garnacho screamer late on were all United needed to seal victory against the Foxes.
Amad Diallo was selected in the starting XI after his midweek heroics against PAOK and this time turned provider as he back-heeled the ball into Fernandes’ path, who then netted a worldie on his 250th club appearance.
Noussair Mazraoui later whipped a ball into the path of Fernandes, who miscued his header but saw the ball come off his thigh and deflect onto the leg of Kristensen before it bundled into the net.
A low-key second half followed as United put in a professional display to preserve a clean sheet, though Garnacho came off the bench to add a stunning goal to his catalogue and make it 3-0.
Here’s how SunSport’s Martin Blackburn rated the Red Devils.
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ANDRE ONANA – 7
Stood tall when Ndidi went through on goal and a decent tip round the post from Ayew as Leicester tried to get back in it.
NOUSSAIR MAZROUAI – 6
Lucky to escape tackle on Buonanotte without any punishment. Supplied the cross from the left which led to United’s second goal.
MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 6
Made a key second half clearance when the Foxes were trying to find their way back into the game. Fairly comfortable afternoon for home defenders.
LISANDRO MARTINEZ – 7
Spent the first hour at centre half then showed his versatility by switching to left-back when Dalot was forced off.
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DIOGO DALOT – 6
Did a steady job keeping the Foxes at bay but then taken off on the hour – presumably due to injury as United had to reshuffle their defence.
CASEMIRO – 7
Better from the veteran Brazilian who helped United take command of the game before getting the chance to put his feet up late on.
MANUEL UGARTE – 6
Great challenge on Soumare showed what he is all about and some signs he is finding his feet. Will be looking forward to arrival of former boss Amorim.
AMAD DIALLO – 7
Delightful backheel for Fernandes to curl home the opener and could have scored himself. The Ivorian has had a good week.
BRUNO FERNANDES – 8
Presented with a shirt to mark his 250th appearance before the game and will be getting more plaudits for his performance here. Involved in all three goals.
MARCUS RASHFORD – 5
Given the nod to start ahead of Garnacho but did not do enough to justify the faith of van Nistelrooy. No surprise when he was replaced by the Argentine on the hour.
RASMUS HOJLUND – 5
A largely ineffective afternoon for the Danish forward before he was subbed late on. Nothing wrong with his work-rate but does he has the quality Amorim will want?
SUBS
EVANS for Dalot 57 – 6
Stepped off the bench and slotted straight in.
GARNACHO for Rashford 57 – 7
Much more of a threat than Rashford and a stunning goal to seal it.
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ZIRKZEE for Hojlund 75 – 5
Didn’t see much of the ball in his cameo.
ERIKSEN for Casemiro 79 – 5
Kept it nice and simple as United saw the game out.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
