Ruud van Nistelrooy’s assignment is complete and with an unbeaten record (3W-1D-0L in four games - all competitions) after Manchester United cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Leicester at Old Trafford on Sunday.
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Now it’s over to Ruben Amorim, who will arrive and begin work at the club on Monday, just as many of Man United’s players head out on international duty this week. Bruno Fernandes scored once (his 2nd Premier League goal this season) and nearly had another in the first half, only for it to go down as an own goal by Viktor Kristiansen. Alejandro Garnacho added a third with a fantastic strike in the 83rd minute.
Despite the victory, Manchester United (15 points) remain 13th in the PL table, though there are only six points between them and 4th place at the moment. Leicester (10 points) remain 15th, now just four points above the relegation zone.
Ruben Amorim must instill sense of style, identity at Man United
Hey, the Red Devils scored multiple goals, kept a clean sheet and took all three points. Given all their struggles so far (they had only did those three things one other time this season), Sunday was a nice escape from an all too familiar reality for Manchester United fans. But looking forward to Amorim and the task ahead of him, it was also a timely reminder that Man United simply exists without much of an identity and belief that made them the biggest club in the world at one point. Two goals in the first half were followed by more than 30 minutes without a single shot to begin the second, just when you’d expect them to push on and build some much-needed confidence. The squad is mismatched for a few former managers and it’s clear that not all of the first-team players are onside at the club, which will make Amorim’s first weeks in charge all the more important — and difficult.
Player ratings - Manchester United vs Leicester
What’s next?
First, the November international break, followed by…
- Leicester vs Chelsea - Nov. 23
- Ipswich vs Manchester United - Nov. 24
Manchester United vs Leicester live updates - by Andy Edwards
Manchester United vs Leicester final score: 3-0
Goalscorers: Bruno Fernandes (17'), Victor Kristiansen (38' - OG), Alejandro Garnacho (83')
GOAL! Man United 3-0 Leicester: Alejandro Garnacho curls a beauty far post to put the game away (83')
OWN GOAL! Man United 2-0 Leicester: Bruno Fernandes heads the ball off Viktor Kristiansen (38')
GOAL! Man United 1-0 Leicester: Bruno Fernandes bends a beautiful bouncer inside the far post (17')
Manchester United starting lineup
Onana - Dalot, De Ligt, Martinez, Mazraoui - Casemiro, Ugarte, Fernandes - Amad, Rashford, Hojlund
Leicester starting lineup
Hermansen - Justin, Faes, Vestergaard, Kristiansen - Ndidi, Soumare, Winks - Fatawu, Buonanotte, Ayew
How to watch Manchester United vs Leicester live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 9 am ET Sunday
Venue: Old Trafford
TV Channel: Peacock Premium
Streaming: Premier League on Peacock
Manchester United team news, focus
OUT: Leny Yoro (foot), Harry Maguire (calf), Kobbie Mainoo (other), Luke Shaw (calf), Tyrell Malacia (knee)
Leicester team news, focus
OUT: Patson Daka (ankle), Jakub Stolarczyk (ankle), Bobby De Cordova-Reid (leg)
Manchester United vs Leicester prediction
Times are tough for United and most everyone is looking ahead to Monday more than so Sunday’s game, and it feels like that could potentially be the case for the United players as well. Old Trafford can be a gift, but it can also be a curse if things don’t look right. If Leicester are patient and wait for their opportunities on the counter, this could be interesting. Manchester United 2-1 Leicester.
