MANCHESTER UNITED have thrashed Leicester 5-2 to progress to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup.
Ruud van Nistelrooy’s interim reign got off to a superb start with goals from Casemiro and Alejandro Garnacho early in the first half.
Bilal El Khannouss pulled one back for Leicester, but Bruno Fernandes’ deflected free-kick on 36 minutes re-established United’s two-goal lead.
Minutes later, Casemiro slammed home his second of the night to make it 4-1 before Conor Coady’s close-range finish made it 4-2 going in at the interval.
In the second half, Fernandes pounced on a dreadful defensive error from the Foxes to wrap up a 5-2 win for United.
- Match result: Man Utd 5-2 Leicester
- Man Utd team: Bayindir, Dalot, De Ligt, Lindelof, Martinez, Casemiro, Ugarte, Rashford, Garnacho, Fernandes, Zirkzee
- Leicester team: Ward, Justin, Coady, Okoli, Thomas; El Khannouss, Skipp, Soumare, McAteer, De Cordova-Reid, Ayew
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United are into the quarter-finals are beating Leicester 5-2 in their first game of the post-Erik ten Hag era.
The club are willing to trigger Ruben Amorim’s £8.3m release clause, so we could see him at Old Trafford sooner rather than later.
Reports suggest that the Sporting boss could be announced as manager tomorrow, but will enter a 30-day notice period.
But tonight is Ruud van Nistelrooy’s night after the former United striker led the club to victory in his first game as interim boss.
Carabao Cup quarter-final draw
- Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
- Newcastle vs Brentford
- Southampton vs Liverpool
- Tottenham vs Man Utd
Cooper banned from dugout for Leicester’s next game after yellow
Leicester manager Steve Cooper on his yellow card, meaning he’s banned from the dugout for Saturday’s game with Ipswich:
“Maybe there’s a bit of sympathy for the linesman, he’s a Premier League linesman and he’s used to the protection of VAR – still, you can’t make a mistake like that.
“It was a big moment in the game because we scored soon after so it should have been 1-all, but it’s 2-1, and the referee I think enjoyed giving me a yellow card as well.
“I don’t think any team’s reliant on a manager stood on the touchline. We’ll take that as it comes at the weekend.”
Ruud van Nistelrooy after United’s 5-2 win
Man Utd interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy asked if he will stay on as interim until the club announce a permanent manager:
He told Sky Sports: “Of course – I came here as an assistant to help the club. Now in this role, I’m helping as long as needed.
“In the future in any capacity, I’m here to help the club further to build towards the future that’s what I’m here for.”
On if he wants to be part of the new coaching set up:
“I’m here to help and serve and give my everything for the club in any capacity with so many people here around me that want the best for the club and that will never change.”
Man Utd 5-2 Leicester
United travel to face Tottenham in the quarter-final.
Spurs beat Man City 2-1 tonight.
Man Utd 5-2 Leicester
Man Utd 5-2 Leicester
92. Full-time!
Man Utd 5-2 Leicester
90. Two minutes have been added to the clock.
Man Utd 5-2 Leicester
87. Bruno Fernandes again works to get his hat-trick. Leicester goal-kick.
Sir Alex Ferguson in the stands at Old Trafford
Man Utd 5-2 Leicester
85. More changes!
Ethan Wheatley on for Joshua Zirkzee who has had a quiet evening, it didn’t quite fall for him tonight.
Man Utd 5-2 Leicester
82. United tries to bag himself a volley from Casemiro’s delicious pass.
The home captain cries out in desperation after his shot flies over. United want more.
Man Utd 5-2 Leicester
79. United knocking the ball around nicely. Can they seek out a sixth goal as we approach the final 10 minutes?
Man Utd 5-2 Leicester
75. Leicester subs!
Mavididi, Buonanotte and Alves replace El Khannouss, De Cordova-Reid and Ayew.
Man Utd 5-2 Leicester
From SunSport’s Neil Custis at Old Trafford:
With the fifth goal, United fans for once could sit back believing even their team could not blow this.
The atmosphere is buoyant, the football was good and the chants for Ruud van Nistelrooy ring out.
Man Utd 5-2 Leicester
71. Subs! Jonny Evans comes on for De Ligt and Rasmus Hojlund comes on for Garnacho.
The Argentine deserves a break. Zirkzee stays on despite not really being involved.
Man Utd 5-2 Leicester
69. Shot!
A desperate Amad tries to score from an acute angle. But it hits the side netting.
Man Utd 5-2 Leicester
67. Chance!
It’s all United now after some clever football and string of passes.
Fernandes’ outside of the foot shot hits Zirkzee.
Man Utd 5-2 Leicester
66: Up the other end! Casemiro prevents a Leicester corner.
Great save from Bayindir who then pushes the preceding shot off the bar.
Man Utd 5-2 Leicester
65: So close! Diallo Amad almost scores an overhead kick with his first touch of the evening.
That wasn’t far past the post.
Man Utd 5-2 Leicester
64. Block! United sweep up the pitch and Garnacho is played in on the left. He cuts in and shoots but Okoli gets across to block his effort.
Man Utd 5-2 Leicester
62. Double change for United!
Mazraoui and a happy Amad are introduced as Martinez and Rashford make way.
Man Utd 5-2 Leicester
60. Nearly went from bad to worse for Leicester.
Garnacho just gets his final ball all wrong.
Man Utd 5-2 Leicester
59: GOAL! Bruno Fernandes scores his second of the evening.
The United captain rolls it under Ward and smashes home from two yards.
United clear?
Man Utd 4-2 Leicester
58: SHOT for United!
Zirkzee hits it straight at Ward. Should have done better.
Man Utd 4-2 Leicester
57: United clear. Zirkzee chases down Ward.
United haven’t looked the same yet. Soaking up pressure here at Old Trafford.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
