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AN unfamiliar Manchester United side fell to a 2-1 home loss to Leicester – with a whole host of players failing to take their chance.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hit out at his side’s fixture schedule that sees his United side play SIX games in just 17 days.
Mason Greenwood scored and was assisted by fellow teenager Amad DialloCredit: Reuters
So it was no surprise to see him juggle his pack, with Anthony Elanga making his debut and Amad Diallo given his Premier League bow.
But what resulted was a defeat that saw bitter rivals Manchester City crowned Premier League champions.
Here, SunSport checks out how United’s mix of old and young fared against the Foxes.
David De Gea – 7
World class save to deny Kelechi Iheanacho in the 58th minute.
Despite Leicester’s second-half dominance, De Gea didn’t have much to do to prove to Solskjaer he should be No1.
Brandon Williams – 5
Poor first half from Williams who was given a full-back (then wing-back) role but didn’t take advantage.
Seems like he could do with a loan in the summer to get a regular run of games.
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Eric Bailly found Jamie Vardy a slippery customerCredit: Getty

Eric Bailly – 5
Despite not being first-choice Bailly signed a new contract recently – but was pulled all over the place by Jamie Vardy in the first 45.
Wasn’t on the same wavelength as Axel Tuanzebe in the early stages, but did improve.
Axel Tuanzebe – 6
Mopped up quite nicely when any balls broke in and around the box, but was well out of position for the Leicester opener.
But was definitely United’s best, and most confident, defender out there.
Alex Telles – 5
Took a hefty whack on the head in the opening minutes, and was fairly anonymous in the first half.
Tried to motor forward when possible in the second half, but Leicester dominated possession nullifying his threat.
Nemanja Matic – 6
Miles off Tielemans when the Belgian strode forward to cross for Luke Thomas to emphatically volley Leicester ahead.
The Serb was then pushed into a back three. Was actually better there.
Things just didn’t happen out there for Donny van de BeekCredit: AFP
Donny van de Beek – 5
Quiet first half, but when he lost the ball he tried, and most of the time, succeeded in winning back.
But when you’d have expected for him to push things on in the second half, he didn’t.
Amad Diallo – 6
Laid on Greenwood’s equaliser, and always looked eager to receive the ball and have a go at the Leicester defenders.
Was replaced by Bruno Fernandes, but should take heart from his display.
Juan Mata – 5
Kept receiving the ball far too deep in the first 45, and was slow in getting it out of his feet.
Could well be moving on this summer and looks lethargic at United.
Juan Mata offered little for United all nightCredit: EPA
Anthony Elanga – 5
Alternated with Greenwood and Diallo in the front three positions.
But found it tough going against Leicester’s backline, and the Swede who idolises Thierry Henry was taken off just past the hour mark.
Mason Greenwood – 7
The 19-year-old started the game leading the line, and he was on the scoresheet after just 15 minutes with a cool and confident finish to make it 1-1.
Probably subbed off to save him for the upcoming games, but rarely he sees out the full 90 these days.
Anthony Elanga was given his debut but found it tough going against Timothy CastagneCredit: Guardian News & Media / Free to use by all titles in perpetuity under NMC agreement
Subs
Marcus Rashford (replaced Elanga, 65) – 5
Lost his man Soyuncu for the goal, whic wasn’t the greatest introduction to the game.
Edinson Cavani (replaced Greenwood, 65) – 5
Found it difficult to get involved in a disjoined United side in the second half.
Bruno Fernandes (replaced Diallo, 78) – NA
Had a chances late on, but should benefit from the rest.
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WAYNE ROONEY guided Derby to Championship safety on the final day of the season – with some help from Marcus Rashford.The Rams drew 3-3 with Sheffield Wednesday to see them avoid the drop to League One by a single point.
Wayne Rooney has revealed he used Marcus Rashford’s rise to the top in his derby teamtalk to inspire his playersCredit: BT Sport
Rashford has worked his way through the Man Utd youth teams to become a first-team regular and England starCredit: BT Sport
It was Wednesday, Wycombe and Rotherham who instead went down.
In a revealing interview alongside Rashford on Rio Ferdinand’s Between The Lines, Derby boss Rooney revealed he used Rashford’s rise to the top to inspire his players.
The 35-year-old explained: “Marcus’ story from getting in the first team I actually used it a couple of weeks ago.
“We’ve had injuries at Derby, and I put a few of the young lads on the bench who hadn’t even trained with us so I used Marcus’ story from that.
“Marcus came in from nowhere, didn’t really train with us, come in, and impact and look where’s he’s gone on from that.
“So for those players to try and follow in those footsteps when you get that chance, it’s up to you then to take it, and he’s certainly done that.”
In the BT Sport special, the three Manchester United players past and present chatted about Rashford’s rise from schoolboy talent to England superstar.
And Ferdinand remembers well when Rashford was just starting to make people sit up and take notice in the academy.
Rashford scored twice on his Man Utd debut against FC Midtjylland in 2016Credit: Getty
Rio Ferdinand hosted an interview with Marcus Rashford and Wayne RooneyCredit: BT Sport
The three players chatted through Rooney and Rashford’s careerCredit: BT Sport

He added: “I remember when we were in the training ground, and we would all eat in the same canteen, first team, young lads and school boys.
“And you used to come in, I’d see you in your school uniform, baggy blazer down to your knees, and you did stand out to me.
“Although you were small you had an assuredness about you, you weren’t too shy but you weren’t too cocky. There was a calmness about you.
“I used to ask people, ‘what’s he like?’. [They’d reply] ‘he’s got a talent’.”
Rashford made his full debut for United in a 5-1 win against Midttjylland on February 25, 2016, scoring twice.
He made his Premier League debut three days later against Arsenal scoring two and assisting another in a 3-2 victory.
He has made 267 appearances in total, scoring 87 goals.
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Rooney managed to guide Derby to final-day Championship survivalCredit: Getty
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SIR ALEX FERGUSON has opened up on the shock and upset he suffered following his brain haemorrhage.Football and the wider world was left praying for a miracle when the Manchester United legend was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery in May 2018.
Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson has talked about when he suffered a brain haemorrhageCredit: Sir Alex Ferguson: Never give in / Universal
Sir Alex revealed he feared he would lose his memoryCredit: AFP – Getty
But thankfully the procedure was a success, and after less than a month Fergie was back at home being nursed back to health by his loved ones.
The 79-year-old has opened up in ‘Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In’, out in the cinemas from May 27.
Speaking about that traumatic day, he said: “I was crying because I don’t remember a thing.”
His son Jason, who directs the film, recalls the shock of what happened.
He adds: “He just put his head in his hands and said ‘Oh, I hope there’s nothing wrong with my memory, there better be nothing wrong with my memory’.”
The documentary will recount the most important stories of his life, both in and out of football.
And it certainly wasn’t plain sailing off the pitch for Fergie.
He reveals he ‘went off the rails’ in his younger days and ‘fell out’ with his dad.
The football legend opened up on the regret he had for falling out with his dad, pictured centreCredit: Sir Alex Ferguson: Never give in / Universal
Ferguson has revealed what life was like growing up in GlasgowCredit: Sir Alex Ferguson: Never give in / Universal
Sir Alex and wife Cathy, with their twins Jason and Darren back in the dayCredit: Getty – Contributor
Fergie received a CBE from the Prince Of Wales in 1995Credit: PA:Press Association

He adds: “I’ve always regretted that. But the football was a saviour.”
The documentary vows to show the football legend vividly recalling his career – recounting the stories behind his most influential defeats, trophies and players.
It charts his move from his own successful playing career and prolific goal-scoring at Scottish clubs, including Rangers, to his move into management and leading Aberdeen to the European Cup Winners’ Cup and then finally his move south to Old Trafford.
After a testing few years at United, he turned the club’s fortunes around and led them to over two decades of consistent success.
Under Ferguson’s guidance, Manchester United won a glittering array of trophies, including 13 Premier League titles, five FA Cups and two Champions League titles.
He has won more trophies than any other manager in football history.
The film features candid interviews with Sir Alex himself, his wife Cathy, his three sons, as well as former colleagues and elite players including Eric Cantona, Ryan Giggs, Gordon Strachan and Archie Knox.
Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In releases in UK cinemas on 27 May and on Amazon Prime Video on 29 May.
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Sir Alex Ferguson is the most decorated manager of all timeCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
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