Manchester United vs Leicester City: The Reds Are Back!
Premier League – Matchday 11 – 10/11/24
Match Summary
- 17′ – Goal! Bruno Fernandes scores with a glorious curling shot! (1 – 0)
- 38′ – Own goal from Victor Kristiansen—guess it’s not just United’s forwards scoring today! (2 – 0)
- 57′ – Substitution: Marcus Rashford off for Alejandro Garnacho. Has Rashford hit a wall or just taking a breather?
- 58′ – Substitution: Diogo Dalot off for Jonny Evans. Yes, his name is Jonny Evans and he’s back at Old Trafford!
- 63′ – Yellow card for Facundo Buonanotte. Nothing says “I fouled you” like a yellow card, eh?
- 70′ – Substitution: Wilfred Ndidi off for Bilal El Khannous. Fresh legs for the Foxes… or a potential forest for the trees?
- 75′ – Substitution: Rasmus Højlund off for Joshua Zirkzee. Does this mean Zirkzee will zing it?
- 79′ – Substitution: Casemiro off for Christian Eriksen. What’s that? A T-shirt swap?!
- 82′ – Goal! Alejandro Garnacho puts the icing on the cake! (3 – 0)
- 84′ – Substitution: James Justin off for Kasey McAteer. A bit of fresh air, perhaps?
- 88′ – Substitution: Jordan Ayew off for Odsonne Edouard. A late change, but does it really matter now?
The Glorious Return of Bruno Fernandes
Ah, football is back on the right side of Manchester! Bruno Fernandes lit up Old Trafford with a divine strike in his 250th appearance for the club. Who knew that a casual backheel from Diallo could lead to such a spectacular goal? I mean, if only my back could produce that kind of magic on a Friday night out!
Fernandes, looking more jubilant than a kid who just discovered chocolate, curled the ball beautifully into the far corner. A moment of pure footballing poetry that had the crowd roaring like lions at a buffet!
Mistakes, Mistakes Everywhere!
Then came the unfortunate own goal from Leicester’s Victor Kristiansen—bless him. Like a dog chasing its own tail, Leicester seemed lost and bewildered. If you ever wondered what it’s like to feel like your entire defense has stuck their heads in the sand, just watch this match’s highlights!
United’s Tactical Masterclass
In the second half, it seemed as if Manchester United decided to let Leicester have a go at it; but let’s be honest, that’s like handing a five-year-old a cookie and expecting them to share!
Leicester floundered with the ball, resembling a fish out of water. Every time they drew close to the United goal, Andre Onana—who was about as busy as a cat on a lazy summer afternoon—yawned and made an easy save. It’s hard to believe that the Foxes couldn’t conjure a single real chance!
Meanwhile, Alejandro Garnacho decided it was time to remind everyone who the real magician was, with a stunning finish to cap the game at 3-0, ensuring that United’s revival is not just a flash in the pan!
Lessons from the Trenches
With this win, concern begins to grow for Leicester, who are now feeling the heat of the relegation battle. And let’s have a moment of silence for Steve Cooper’s managerial career against United—still zero points. Ouch! But worry not, next time might just be different.
Interim Coach Van Nistelrooy has managed to match Erik Ten Hag’s home victories this season. Perhaps the interim tag should be changed to “eternal magic-maker”!
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Premier League – matchday 11 – 10/11/24 – 15:01
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17′
Bruno Fernandes
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Bruno Fernandes
1 – 0
own goal door Victor Kristiansen na 38′, 2 – 0
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Victor Kristiansen
38′
Victor Kristiansen
2 – 0
goal door Alejandro Garnacho in the 82′, 3 – 0
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Alejandro Garnacho
82′
Alejandro Garnacho
3 – 0
It’s fun to be on the red side of Manchester again. A nice goal from jubilant Fernandes and an own goal set the tone, a late goal from Garnacho ultimately provided reassurance. With another win, Man’s revival continues. United are in the lead, Leicester is gradually having to look downwards.
Bruno Fernandes with the crown on his milestone
New coach Amorim must have been satisfied behind the TV screen.
The Portuguese arrives at Old Trafford on Monday for his first day at work, while Ruud van Nistelrooy continues the renaissance of Manchester United.
His pawns started the match against Leicester City energetically, where Red Devil Wout Faes played the full 90 minutes.
Man-in-form Diallo in particular was looking forward to it.
The Ivorian played his opponent for the first time after 5 minutes, and just after the opening fifteen minutes a new touch of magic followed in the Theater of Dreams.
With an extremely casual backheel, Diallo released his captain Bruno Fernandes, the jubilee curled the ball nicely into the far corner in his 250th match for United.
For the most beautiful?
Undefeated Van Nistelrooy
Leicester City did not offer much in return.
They just couldn’t create a chance, Andre Onana almost fell asleep under the crossbar.
The visitors’ defense was also not (still) fully awake.
Just before the half-time signal, Mazraoui picked out the infiltrating Fernandes, who headed the ball into the basket for the second time via Kristiansen’s leg.
A very unfortunate own goal, but well deserved.
It was different in the second half. The home team left the ball to Leicester, although they did not really know what to do with it.
A little more sniffing at Onana’s cage, yes, but the Cameroonian goalie did not really want to distinguish himself.
Substitute Bilal el Khannous was also unable to turn the game around, on the contrary.
The ex-Genkie saw how Garnacho also used his bag of tricks: with a brushstroke in the intersection, the young Argentinian secured the victory,
In this way, Manchester United is completely revived, with confidence they can start a new era.
In the standings, the Red Devils are now within four units of the top 4, while Leicester is gradually feeling the hot breath of the relegation specter.
Man. You remain so cursed for trainer Steve Cooper, who could not score a single point against the English superpower in his coaching career. Next time, good time?
Interim coach Van Nistelrooy won as many home matches this season as Erik Ten Hag (3).
Even more Premier League action:
Joshua Zirkzee (Manchester United) is able to approach, but his shot is blocked.
Bilal El Khannous (Leicester City) is whistled back by the referee. He went too hard on Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United).
Amad Diallo (Manchester United) kicks on goal, but his shot goes wide.
An extra 6 minutes will be added.
Abdul Fatawu (Leicester City) is whistled back by the referee. He went too hard on Jonny Evans (Manchester United).
The line judge’s flag goes up: Kasey McAteer (Leicester City) was offside.
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) is whistled back by the referee. He went too hard on Abdul Fatawu (Leicester City).
Facundo Buonanotte takes the corner for Leicester City. He drops the ball centrally in front of goal.
Bilal El Khannous takes the corner for Leicester City. He drops the ball centrally in front of goal.
Alejandro Garnacho can score for Manchester United. The assist comes from Bruno Fernandes.
At Leicester City the corner is taken by Bilal El Khannous. His cross goes towards the first post.
Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) kicks at goal, but his shot goes wide.
Ting a commendable revival under interim coach Ruud van Nistelrooy, as they continue to climb the Premier League table with a solid 3-0 victory against Leicester City. This match emphasized the sharp contrast in fortunes for both clubs; Manchester United looked vibrant and threatening, while Leicester City struggled to make an impact, leaving their fans anxiously glancing at the relegation zone.
### Key Highlights from the Match:
– **First Half Surge**: Manchester United opened the scoring in the 17th minute through a brilliant goal from Bruno Fernandes, who executed a perfectly placed shot into the far corner following an exquisite backheel assist from Diallo. This milestone goal came during Fernandes’ 250th appearance for the club, setting the tone for a dominant performance.
– **Own Goal Woes**: Leicester’s troubles compounded just before half-time when Victor Kristiansen inadvertently redirected a Fernandes header into his own net, gifting United a 2-0 lead at the break.
– **Second Half Control**: In the second half, Leicester attempted to push for a comeback, but their efforts were largely futile. Andre Onana, United’s goalkeeper, remained largely untroubled, with Leicester failing to test him effectively.
– **Late Flourish**: United sealed their victory with a splendid goal from Alejandro Garnacho in the 82nd minute, showcasing his flair and skill to cap a perfect afternoon at Old Trafford.
### Lessons and Next Steps:
Leicester City’s performance raises red flags as they find themselves perilously close to the relegation zone. Their inability to create meaningful chances against United speaks to larger issues within the squad that must be addressed quickly. Meanwhile, Manchester United is gathering momentum under Van Nistelrooy, raising hopes of a fruitful season ahead as they look to continue their steady ascent in the league.
The club’s supporters are left buoyed by the result and dreaming of what lies ahead, while Leicester must regroup and find answers if they are to stave off a disappointing relegation battle.