Manchester United 3-0 Leicester: Player Ratings as Bruno Fernandes puts in captain’s display to secure important win
Manchester United hosted Leicester at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Sunday, November 10 and secured a comfortable 3-0 win against the Foxes. As a result, the Red Devils move up to 15 points from 11 games, while the visitors have 10 points.
The hosts made a strong start to the game as Bruno Fernandes gave them an early lead to make it 1-0 after 17 minutes, with Amad Diallo providing the assist. They continued to put Leicester on the backfoot and also grabbed a second goal in the 38th minute. However, the goal was credited to Victor Kristiansen as an own goal.
Both managers made a host of changes to begin the second period, with Leicester aiming to get back in the game. Their players showed no urgency though, and were poor at most in-game actions. United substitute Alejandro Garnacho put the seal on things with a beautiful goal in the 82nd minute to make it 3-0 as the Red Devils secured a crucial win.
On that note, let’s take a look at the player ratings for both teams.
Manchester United Player Ratings vs Leicester City
Goalkeeper
Andre Onana – 8/10
Onana made five saves for Manchester United against Leicester to earn his clean sheet.
Defenders
Diogo Dalot – 6.5/10
Dalot started on the right flank and put in a subpar performance for Manchester United.
Matthijs de Ligt – 6.5/10
De Ligt won one duel and made four clearances in a decent outing.
Lisandro Martinez – 7.5/10
Martinez had a great game as he won all six of his duels, making three clearances and two interceptions.
Noussair Mazraoui – 7.5/10
Mazraoui had a great game as well, winning nine duels in defence and making two clearances. He also played one key pass.
Midfielders
Casemiro – 7/10
Casemiro had a good game in midfield for his team but was subbed off towards the end after picking up an injury.
Bruno Fernandes – 9/10
Fernandes provided one assist and scored one goal. He also played six other key passes and won six duels.
Manuel Ugarte – 7.5/10
Ugarte passed the ball with 92% accuracy, including one key pass. He also won 10 duels, making three interceptions as well.
Forwards
Amad Diallo – 8/10
Diallo provided an assist for his team’s first goal. He also won 11 duels and made one interception.
Rasmus Hojlund – 6.5/10
Hojlund put in a subpar performance for his team as he was unable hit the target with his only attempt.
Marcus Rashford – 6.5/10
Rashford played for 57 minutes and failed to make an impact as he played zero key passes, zero crosses and did not attempt any shots.
Substitutes
Jonny Evans – 6.5/10
He replaced Dalot late in the match and put in a good performance.
Alejandro Garnacho – 7.5/10
He came on in place of Rashford and scored a peach of a curler to make it 3-0 to Manchester United.
Joshua Zirkzee – 6.5/10
He replaced Hojlund towards the end but could not make an impact on the match.
Christian Eriksen – 6.5/10
He replaced Casemiro after the Brazilian picked up an injury and played well.
Manager
Ruud van Nistelrooy – 8/10
Van Nistelrooy continued his good start with another win to his name.
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Leicester City Player Ratings vs Manchester United
Goalkeeper
Mads Hermansen – 6/10
Hermansen put in a poor performance for Leicester.
Defenders
James Justin – 6.5/10
Justin started the game for Leicester and put in a decent performance.
Wout Faes – 6.5/10
Faes had a subpar game for the Foxes in defence.
Jannik Vestergaard – 6/10
Vestergaard was a shadow of himself in a subpar performance.
Victor Kristiansen – 5.5/10
Kristiansen scored an own goal on a tough night for him and Leicester.
Midfielders
Boubakary Soumare – 6.5/10
Soumare started the game and put in a decent performance.
Wilfred Ndidi – 7/10
Ndidi passed the ball with 88% accuracy, including one key pass. He also attempted two shots on target and won seven duels, making two interceptions as well.
Harry Winks – 7/10
Winks passed the ball with 93% accuracy and won two duels.
Forwards
Abdul Fatawu Issahaku – 8/10
He won a game-high 20 duels and also completed an astounding 12 dribbles past opponents but was unlucky to lose the match.
Jordan Ayew – 6.5/10
Ayew started the game up front but could not create much for the Foxes.
Facundo Buonanotte – 6.5/10
Buonanotte received a yellow and was unable to make an impact in this match.
Substitutes
Bilal El Khannouss – 6/10
He replaced Ndidi but could not impact the game for Leicester.
Kasey McAteer & Odsonne Edouard – N/A
The pair came on late and played less than 10 minutes apiece, and hence do not warrant a rating.
Manager
Steve Cooper – 6.5/10
His team was set up very weakly and they deservedly lost.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. What was the result of Manchester United vs Leicester?
A. Manchester United secured a 3-0 win against Leicester in the Premier League.
Q. When was Manchester United vs Leicester?
A. The game kicked-off at Old Trafford at 3:00 PM GMT on Sunday, November 10.
Q. Who was the man of the match in Manchester United vs Leicester?
A. Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United was the man of the match.
Q. Who was the worst performer in Manchester United vs Leicester?
A. Victor Kristiansen of Leicester City was the worst performer.