Man Utd v Leicester as it happened: Rashford and Sancho flatten Foxes
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90+5' That's the end of the match.
90+3' A snap shot by James Maddison (Leicester) from the edge of the area flies towards the left side of the goal, but David de Gea produces a good save to thwart him.
90+1' A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for Leicester.
90' 4 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
89' Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United) sends a pass into the penalty area, but the opponent manages to cut it out.
88' Wout Weghorst (Manchester United) receives a great pass inside the box and misses a golden chance. The goalkeeper pulls off a stunning save.
87' Jamie Vardy (Leicester) tries to latch onto a through ball, but it's too long.
85' A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from Leicester comes to nothing.
85' Harry Souttar (Leicester) fails to send a pass into the box as his effort is cut out. Leicester will have a chance to score from a corner kick.
84' James Maddison (Leicester) produces a dangerous lofted cross into the box which is intercepted.
84' Dennis Praet (Leicester) works the corner short instead of sending the ball into the penalty area.
82' James Maddison (Leicester) fires a shot at goal from a very promising position outside the penalty area, but it is blocked by a self-sacrificing defender.
81' Substitution. Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United) in, Marcel Sabitzer out.
79' Manchester Utd exchange some quick one-two passes over a small area and control the game. Now they make a mistake and lose the ball and the whole situation changes in the blink of an eye.
75' Brendan Rodgers prepares a substitution. Kelechi Iheanacho is replaced by Jamie Vardy (Leicester).
75' It's time for a substitution. Dennis Praet (Leicester) comes on in place of Tete.
72' What an opportunity! Wout Weghorst (Manchester United) leaps high to meet a beautiful cross into the box from the free kick, and he plants a header from near the penalty spot which goes a whisker wide of the left post.
71' Substitution. Luke Shaw will be replaced by Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Manchester United).
71' Erik ten Hag decides to make a substitution. Marcus Rashford will be replaced by Anthony Elanga (Manchester United).
67' Manchester Utd failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.
62' 3 - 0 Goal Jadon Sancho (Manchester United)! Jadon Sancho (Manchester United) was put through by Bruno Fernandes and he showed brilliant composure inside the box to fire into the left side of the net. 3:0.
59' Today's match ends for Fred who will be replaced by Scott McTominay (Manchester United).
59' Brendan Rodgers has decided to make a change. Boubakary Soumare (Leicester) replaces Nampalys Mendy.
59' Here comes a substitution. Youri Tielemans (Leicester) is brought on as a substitute for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.
58' 2 - 0 Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) gets on the scoresheet again! Referee Stuart Attwell points to the centre spot to indicate that the goal stands after the VAR review. Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) goes wild in celebration.
58' Possible change! There could be offside in the lead up. Referee Stuart Attwell wants to look at it, so he’s going to review using VAR.
57' Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) has a goal ruled out for offside!
55' Timothy Castagne (Leicester) beats the defender to the ball in the box and shoots, but the ball flashes high over the bar.
53' The defensive wall does its job and blocks the free kick from James Maddison (Leicester) on the edge of the box.
53' Marcel Sabitzer (Manchester United) is obviously not following the Golden Rule: "Treat others as you want to be treated.“ He makes a bad challenge and leaves Stuart Attwell with no other option than to blow for a foul. A free kick has been awarded to Leicester.
51' Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) unleashes a promising shot low towards the middle of the goal after his wonderful solo run, but Danny Ward thwarts the effort with a fabulous save. The score remains the same.
49' Lisandro Martinez (Manchester United) finds his way to the ball inside the box from the free kick, but his header only hits the crossbar.
49' Nampalys Mendy (Leicester) is punished with a yellow card for violating the rules.
48' Manchester Utd work the corner short. The ball is passed to a nearby teammate.
47' Diogo Dalot (Manchester United) delivers a long ball, but it lacks enough power to reach his teammates and is intercepted by one of the defenders. The ball goes behind for a corner. Manchester Utd will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
46' Erik ten Hag has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Jadon Sancho (Manchester United) replacing Alejandro Garnacho.
46' The players are back out on the pitch following the half-time break and the second half is about to start.
45+4' The referee blows his whistle to end the first half and the players are now heading to their respective dressing rooms.
45+3' Luke Shaw (Manchester United) takes the free kick and unleashes a strong shot from the edge of the box. Unfortunately for him, the ball curls inches over the crossbar. What a squandered chance!
45+2' Stuart Attwell shows a yellow card to Wout Faes (Leicester) for his blatant foul.
45+2' James Maddison (Leicester) creates a yard of space for himself and tries an effort from the edge of the box, but it goes just wide of the left post.
45' We will have 2 min. of added time.
45' Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) nearly creates a chance, but his attempt to pick out a teammate with a through ball does not come off.
45' The game is interrupted as Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester) is flagged offside.
43' Marcel Sabitzer (Manchester United) makes a bad challenge and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.
41' Marcel Sabitzer (Manchester United) wastes a good opportunity as his pass into the box is blocked by the defence.
39' Harvey Barnes (Leicester) fails to pick a body out in the box with an over-hit chip pass.
37' Big chance! A simple pass from Bruno Fernandes left Diogo Dalot (Manchester United) with just the keeper to beat inside the box, but his shot went agonisingly just past the left post.
36' Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.
33' The ball rebounds out to Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) on the edge of the box. He immediately strikes for goal, but sends the ball high over the bar.
32' The free kick is taken by Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), but ball is cleared.
32' Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Leicester) cracks a volley from just outside the box and his bad shot goes way wide of the right post. It will be a goal kick.
30' Manchester Utd seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
25' 1 - 0 Goal! A terrific long pass from Bruno Fernandes picks out an unmarked Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) inside the box. He has time and space to pick his spot and slams the ball into the bottom left corner. 1:0.
24' Timothy Castagne (Leicester) looks to break free, but his touch lets him down and he loses the ball.
21' Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester) rises above the defence and heads a precise cross towards the left post. His effort, however, is blocked by David de Gea, who pulls off a stunning save!
18' Tete (Leicester) clips a neat ball into the box in the direction of Harvey Barnes, but he can't get on the end of the pass.
16' The corner is swung in but Leicester can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
15' Tete (Leicester) passes the ball from the edge of the box in order to find his teammate, who is in a good scoring position, but the defender blocks the pass and spanks the ball to safety. Leicester have been awarded a corner kick.
11' James Maddison (Leicester) swings in a cross from the corner, but David de Gea reads it well and gathers the ball.
11' Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester) attempts to send a low pass into the box from the edge of the penalty area, but the opposition's defence knocks the ball to safety. Leicester have been awarded a corner kick.
10' Harry Souttar (Leicester) didn't manage to convert the resulting corner kick into a goal. He produced a header from a dangerous position inside the box, but he sent it well over the bar.
9' It will be a corner kick for Leicester.
9' Harvey Barnes (Leicester) receives a precise pass in the box and takes the shot early. The ball heads inside the left post, but David de Gea shows off his skills and makes a brilliant save to deny him.
6' Manchester Utd can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
5' Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) sends a pass into the box, but his attempt is thwarted and cleared. The ball is out of play. A goal-scoring opportunity from a corner for Manchester Utd.
2' Manchester Utd take the corner, but their hopes of scoring a goal end with a nice clearance by the defence.
2' Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) slides a pass forward, but one of the defenders cuts it out. The ball is out of play and the linesman points at the corner flag. Corner to Manchester Utd.
1' The first half has started.
The players are out and the match is about to start. Manchester Utd will have the kick-off.
Today's referee will be Stuart Attwell.
Match preview
The more optimistic United fans may tell you they find themselves on the fringes of a title race as they are just five points off top-spot ahead of the round, though boss Erik ten Hag has been reluctant to label his side as contenders.
You’d back United to at least keep up the pressure on Manchester City and Arsenal with another three-point haul against Leicester City given they’ve won 13 of their last 14 home games in all competitions (D1). United also won the reverse fixture 1-0, though that is their only win across their last six head-to-heads (D2, L3), raising some doubts over whether they can complete a first league double over Leicester since 2019/20.
Coming from a goal down to thump Tottenham 4-1 last time out helped alleviate growing fears that Leicester could get sucked into a relegation battle. That victory marked the second game in succession that Leicester came from behind to win in the league having also done so against Villa the match prior, which should boost confidence of extending their two-game unbeaten Premier League run at Old Trafford (W1, D1) even if they fall behind.
You’d have to go back to the mid-70s for the last time Leicester enjoyed a longer unbeaten run at Old Trafford, and while another victory would extend that, it would also mark their first trio of consecutive league successes since January 2021. Four goals in those two prior wins has eased the pressure on boss Brendan Rodgers, and it’s just as well the Foxes are free scoring because they haven’t kept a league clean sheet since the World Cup restart!
Players to watch: You can’t keep Marcus Rashford out the goals at the moment, and after netting at the Camp Nou, United’s premier goalscorer returns to Old Trafford where he has netted in six successive league home games. Leicester’s Kelechi Iheanacho has proved equally as influential of late, having a hand in five goals across the Foxes’ last two league games (G2, A3).
Hot stat: Five of Leicester’s last six Premier League games officiated by Stuart Attwell have seen both sides score.
