United took the lead after just eight minutes, as Paul Pogba capitalised on a defensive error from the hosts, dinking a delightful ball through to Rashford who finished with trademark precision.
.@MarcusRashford: on the scoresheet on his 100th @PremierLeague appearance #MUFC #LEIMUN pic.twitter.com/QNOLmazho5
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 3, 2019
Leicester
Leicester City
KEY TALKING POINT
The Foxes have picked up just 14 points at home this season - the joint fourth lowest tally accumulated in the Premier League during the 2018/19 campaign thus far. Once again, despite a hearty atmosphere radiating from the King Power Stadium, the players weren't able to replicate their fans' enthusiasm, with another downbeat showing on their own turf.
As the east Midlands side admirably demonstrated during their unprecedented 2015/16 Premier League-winning season, home form is everything when it comes to building a successful campaign, and the tendency of Claude Puel's side to struggle at their own HQ is becoming a real issue.
With four very winnable home matches on the horizon, the Foxes need to draw from their fans' enthusiasm and make the King Power a fortress once again.
Player Ratings:
Substitutes:
Star Man - James Maddison
Desperately unlucky not to score or pick up an assist, James Maddison worked his socks off against United. As always, his technical skills were a delight, and his corners caused the visitors no end of problems at the back.
Boos echoed around the King Power Stadium when the 22-year-old was substituted just 60 minutes into the match - highlighting how highly the Foxes faithful rate their summer signing.
Here's how his performance went down on social media:
Have to say I’d love to see Maddison at Liverpool someday. Heard he’s a fan and has huge potential imo.
— MagicalMane (@MagicMANE5) February 3, 2019
If Eriksen leaves Spurs I’ll have James Maddison
— Craig Mitch (@CraigxMitch) February 3, 2019
Shocker by Puel there. You cannot take Maddison off when you need a goal.
— Steve Heighway (@AndruConnell) February 3, 2019
Maddison is class
— ♚Goon In Negotiations♚ (@GoonerMDH) February 3, 2019
Maddison is so good. Joy to watch
— Matt (@MattWShore) February 3, 2019
Worst Player - Jamie Vardy
The time is coming for Leicester City to find a new centre-forward. The 32-year-old has been erratic at times this season, and seems to have lost his fox-in-the-box finishing ability. He was lucky not to be sent off for a wild first half challenge, and didn't give his side anywhere near the attacking threat they needed to make things uncomfortable for the visitors.
Manchester United
KEY TALKING POINT
The
That's that!
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 3, 2019
We're back to winning ways thanks to @MarcusRashford's first-half strike #MUFC #LEIMUN pic.twitter.com/SVJFNNBC9L
United have the easiest of the run-ins in comparison to Spurs, Chelsea and Arsenal, and a Champions League qualification spot finish - something unthinkable during the latter stages of José Mourinho's tenure - is looking more possible with every passing game. It'll go down to the wire, make no mistake, but
Player Ratings:
Substitutes: Martial (6), Lukaku (6), Jones (N/A)
Star Man - Luke Shaw
What a transformation Luke Shaw has shown under his new manager. Passed off as an out of shape
Here's how his performance went down on social media:
In better news, Utd grind out a win and keep a clean sheet. Luke Shaw was outstanding
— Rolland (@RollandChaser) February 3, 2019
Luke Shaw with yet another class performance but he won't get the credit he deserves.
— Figaro (@RHYMESLlKEDIMES) February 3, 2019
Luke Shaw my MoM.
— Howellsey (@RalphieMilne) February 3, 2019
Luke Shaw today:#LEIMUN pic.twitter.com/9RZHFZ8MjL
— Mark (@B0WKS) February 3, 2019
Gutsy win for #mufc. First clean sheet for Bailly and Lindelof as a partnership. Luke Shaw was excellent. A day for the defence to take the acclaim.
— Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) February 3, 2019
Worst Player -
Arguably the weak link in United's midfield,
Looking Ahead:
The Foxes will look to bounce back from their dispiriting defeat next weekend, when they take on Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium. It should be a tough afternoon for Puel's side, with Spurs having won their last three Premier League outings on the trot.
United travel to Fulham next Saturday, where they'll look to continue their unbeaten run under
Source : 90min