Manchester United continued their upward trend under Ruben Amorim with a 3-0 victory over hapless Leicester City, with thoughts and prayers for Ayden Heaven who seems to have picked up a serious injury.
From the beginning, Man Utd looked like the only team likely to score and outside of a chance shot by Vardy, one-way traffic resulted in Rasmus Hojlund breaking his drought at the half-hour mark.
Second half started similarly but the wind was taken out of United’s sails after Heaven had a serious injury which led to him being stretchered off.
United regained control as a goal for Garnacho was ruled out for offside as they mounted pressure again. Second time was the charm as he found himself with the ball in the box again minutes later, scoring.
Bruno Fernandes added gloss to the scoreline with a sweeping finish off Dalot’s cross late on.
Leicester never rarely threatened as United comfortably saw off the game, giving debut to Harry Amass and minutes for Chido Obi in the process.
Here’s how the players rated-
Andre Onana – 7
Looking increasingly comfortable coming off his line now. Secure when called upon rarely.
Matthijs de Ligt – 7.5
Could’ve played with a cigar in his mouth as he was rarely threatened. Sterling block in second half.
Victor Lindelof – 5
An iffy moment in the air when he was bailed out by Onana, brittle physically.
Ayden Heaven – 9
Last-ditch tackles, dribbles, progressive passing, and supreme confidence. Man Utd have a diamond. Praying for a full recovery soon from what looked like a serious injury.
Noussair Mazraoui – 7.5
Rolls-Royce generally reserved for centre-backs but he fits the bill. Shone as a wing-back this time.
Diogo Dalot – 6.5
Numerous opportunities to create/score but almost always made the wrong decision until he found Fernandes with a cross for an assist.
Bruno Fernandes – 9
Brilliant ball over the top for Hojlund to get his goal, credited with the assist for Garnacho then scored himself later. Captain fantastic.
Manuel Ugarte – 8
Snappy and aggressive in tackles. Allowed his side to fly forward by holding the fort alone. Proved perfection as Amorim’s ideal defensive midfielder.
Alejandro Garnacho – 7.5
Carried attacking thrust on the left and scored twice, got one as one was ruled out for offside.
Christian Eriksen – 5
Almost scored a worldie off a corner but was uncharacteristically sloppy with his passing otherwise.
Rasmus Hojlund – 8
Started where he left off against Sociedad with another strong game. Rewarded with a goal this time to finally break his drought.
Substitutes
Toby Collyer – 7
Came on to play right wing-back after Heaven’s injury and fared well defensively.
Harry Amass – 7
His arrival allowed the team to put round pegs in round holes. Willing to move forward and help in attack. Something to build on his debut
Joshua Zirkzee – 7
Forever growing in confidence with some smart runs and crafty dribbles.
Casemiro – 6.5
Did his usual sweeping job comfortably as Leicester looked down and out.
Chido Obi – 6
Came on late for Hojlund to shore up the attacking ranks.
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