Manchester United 3-0 Leicester: Red Devils' Player Ratings as Diallo and Fernandes star in a straightforward win | Premier League 2024-25
Manchester United secured an important 3-0 win against Leicester City at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Sunday, November 10. The result sees the hosts move up to 15 points from 11 games and climb to 13th place. Meanwhile, the Foxes remain 15th with 10 points from 11 games.
Manchester United made a dominant start to the contest and looked to grab the lead early on in the contest itself. Their captain helped their cause immensely and led the team from the front as Bruno Fernandes opened the scoring after 17 minutes. Amad Diallo provided an assist for the goal as the Portuguese scored with ease. Leicester's woes, however, were about to be compounded.
Having conceded a well-worked goal the first time around, Leicester fell two goals behind after 38 minutes. This time, despite Fernandes' efforts, the goal was credited to Foxes defender Victor Kristiansen after much pondering by the VAR. After keeping the ball for 58% of the time and taking a two-goal lead, Manchester United deservedly led at the break.
The second half saw Leicester try and find a way back into the game as they pushed forward and looked to keep possession of the ball for long. With 56% of the ball in the second period, the Foxes could not create much at all and managed just one shot on target in the second 45 minutes.
Both Ruud van Nistelrooy and Steve Cooper then turned to their benches to make changes, but they could not impact the proceedings until late on. United substitute Alejandro Garnacho received a pass from Fernandes, before rifling the ball into the right top corner to beat Mads Hermansen all ends up.
Despite the victory, Manchester United are yet to enter the top half of the table. On that note, let's take a look at their player ratings from this match.
Manchester United Player Ratings
Andre Onana - 8/10
Onana made five saves throughout this match as he earned his clean sheet.
Diogo Dalot - 6/10
Dalot had a subpar outing for Manchester United in this match. He was dribbled past six times and won just three of his 15 duels.
Matthijs de Ligt - 6.5/10
De Ligt had a decent performance in defence. He won one duel, making four clearances as well.
Lisandro Martinez - 7.5/10
Martinez had a great game on and off the ball for his team. He won all six of his duels, making three clearances, two interceptions and three tackles.
Noussair Mazraoui - 7.5/10
Mazraoui had a great game for the Red Devils as well. He won nine duels, making five tackles and two clearances. He also played one key pass.
Casemiro - 7/10
Casemiro passed the ball with 89% accuracy, including one key pass and one accurate cross. He also won nine duels, making seven tackles and two clearances as well.
Bruno Fernandes - 9/10
Bruno Fernandes was undoubtedly the man of the match for his goal and assist against Leicester. He played six other key passes in the match and won six duels.
Manuel Ugarte - 7.5/10
Ugarte passed the ball with 92% accuracy, including one key pass as well. He also won 10 duels, making eight tackles and three interceptions as well.
Amad Diallo - 8/10
Diallo had a great game on the right flank as he provided an assist for Manchester United's opener. He also played one key pass and won 11 duels.
Rasmus Hojlund - 6.5/10
Hojlund started up top but could not make an impact on the proceedings. He attempted one shot that was off-target and won just one of 11 duels.
Marcus Rashford - 6.5/10
Rashford failed to provide a single key pass or accurate cross. He also failed to attempt a single shot in 57 minutes on the pitch.
Substitutes
Alejandro Garnacho - 7.5/10
Garnacho replaced Rashford in the second period and scored a lovely goal to make it 3-0 to the hosts.
Jonny Evans - 6.5/10
Evans replaced Dalot in the second period and helped his teammates see out the rest of the time and secure the result.
Joshua Zirkzee - 6.5/10
Zirkzee replaced Hojlund in the second half but much like his predecessor, he could not make an impact.
Christian Eriksen - 6.5/10
Eriksen replaced Casemiro late in the contest and put in a decent performance.