Man United player ratings vs Leicester: 8/10 for phenomenal star, but three 4/10s raise concerns - view
Manchester United registered a comfortable 3-0 victory over Leicester City in the Premier League today.
Bruno Fernandes puts the hosts ahead in the 17th minute in his 250th appearance for United.
A pinpoint cross from Noussair Mazraoui into a dangerous area played a crucial role in forcing an own goal to extend the Red Devils’ advantage.
United fell flat in the second half, giving the visitors a chance to enjoy more possession.
Alejandro Garnacho’s stunning curling strike from outside the box sealed three crucial points for Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side.
The Dutchman was appointed interim manager for four games, and United remained unbeaten under his guidance.
Player Ratings
Andre Onana – 7/10
Onana was quick off his line, closing the gap and narrowing the angle to make it difficult for Wilfred Ndidi to get a clean shot off.
Diogo Dalot – 4/10
Dalot was abysmal in the right-back spot as he got schooled by 20-year-old Abdul Fatawu. Van Nistelrooy was right to take him off.
Matthijs de Ligt – 7/10
De Ligt was solid at the back and looks set to start in the centre under Ruben Amorim.
Lisandro Martinez – 6/10
The Argentine lost a crucial physical battle to Jordan Ayew in the first half.
He shifted to left-back after Dalot’s substitution. He took a couple of heavy knocks but still carried on.
Noussair Mazraoui – 7/10
Another start at left-back saw Mazraoui deliver a sublime cross, deflected by Victor Kristiansen before going past the goal line.
Manuel Ugarte – 7/10
A string of starts have helped Ugarte settle in. He was exceptional in the middle, making key tackles and regaining possession.
His vision to pick out Mazraoui in the build-up to United’s second goal deserves special mention.
Casemiro – 6/10
The Brazil international made a crunching tackle to win the ball after Dalot gave it away cheaply. However, he was also guilty of losing possession several times.
Bruno Fernandes – 8/10
Fernandes made his 250th appearance special by scoring a phenomenal curling shot to calm early nerves. He put in a tenacious shift and was duly rewarded with an assist for Garnacho.
Marcus Rashford – 4/10
His lack of involvement is worrying. He was rightly taken off before the hour mark for Alejandro Garnacho.
Amad Diallo – 7/10
Diallo displayed quick feet to win a free-kick in the second minute, earning applause from the home crowd. A clever backheel helped him earn an assist for Fernandes’ super strike.
He had a brilliant opportunity to score United’s third goal but directed his effort straight at the goalkeeper. He had little impact in the second half.
Rasmus Hojlund – 4/10
Hojlund showed intelligent movement to take the Leicester centre-back away for their own goal. However, it was another quiet afternoon for him.
Substitutes
Alejandro Garnacho – 7/10
A superb cross-field pass from Ugarte sent him through, but he failed to make the best use of that opportunity.
He wrapped it up for his side with a splendid 20-yard-strike into the top left corner.
Jonny Evans – 6/10
A comfortable outing against his former club.
Joshua Zirkzee – 6/10
Produced nothing noteworthy.
Christian Eriksen – N/A
Too late to rate.