Manchester United managed to get full points when they competed against Leicester City in the 29th week of the 2024-2025 Premier League at the King Power Stadium Monday
Manchester United managed to get full points when they competed against Leicester City in the 29th week of the 2024/2025 Premier League at the King Power Stadium, Monday (17/03/2025) early morning WIB.
This duel was quite fierce. It was not easy for Man United to defeat Leicester.
Man United’s goals were scored by three different players. They are Rasmus Hojlund, Alejandro Garnacho, and Bruno Fernandes.
This result means that Man United now has 37 points from 29 matches and they are now in 13th position in the 2024/2025 Premier League standings. Meanwhile, Leicester is in 19th position with a collection of 17 points.
First Half of Leicester City vs Manchester United
Leicester City immediately attacked Manchester United’s defense as soon as the match started. In the fourth minute they got a chance from Jamie Vardy’s shot from inside the penalty box. However, his shot from the left halfspace was still blocked by Andre Onana.
In the 19th minute, Man United got a good chance. Alejandro Garnacho fired a shot from outside the penalty box but the opportunity was saved by Leicester’s goalkeeper.
In the 23rd minute, MU almost scored a goal from Eriksen’s shot from outside the penalty box. But the ball only hit the left goalpost.
In the 28th minute, MU finally scored a goal. Rasmus Hojlund broke through Leicester’s goal with a hard, flat kick from the right halfspace in the penalty box, after receiving a through ball from Bruno Fernandes. 0-1!
After that, the match went tough. The score of 0-1 lasted until halftime.
Second Half Leicester City vs Manchester United
In the second half, Leicester City made another attack. Patson Daka was able to fire a shot after receiving a pass from Vardy in the 48th minute. But the ball missed the side of the goal.
In the 62nd minute, Garnacho threatened Leicester’s goal. He fired a shot from the right side of the penalty box but the ball was blocked by The Foxes’ goalkeeper.
In the 67th minute, MU finally managed to score another goal. Garnacho managed to break through Leicester’s goal with his right foot from inside the penalty box, utilizing Fernandes’ pass. 0-2!
After scoring his second goal, MU changed their tactics. So did Leicester.
As a result, it was Man United who managed to score another goal. In the 90th minute, Bruno Fernandes broke through Leicester’s goal with a kick from outside the penalty box, after receiving a pass from Dalot. 0-3!
In the 90+7 minute, Leicester got a chance from Vardy’s shot from close range. However, the ball was blocked by Onana.
In the end, no additional goals were scored until the match ended. Leicester City 0-3 Manchester United.
Lineup
Leicester City: Hermansen, Faes, Conor Coady, Luke Thomas, Justin, Ndidi, Soumare, Kristiansen, Patson Daka, Bilal El Khannouss, Jamie Vardy
Coach: Ruud van Nistelrooy
Manchester United: Andre Onana, Heaven, Victor Lindelof, De Ligt, Dalot, Manuel Ugarte, Christian Eriksen, Mazraoui, Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund
Coach: Ruben Amorim