Man utd defeated Leicester City 3-0 at the King Power Stadium, Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho snapped their goal droughts.
Before Garnacho extended the lead for Ruben Amorim’s developing team halfway through the second half with his first goal in 25 games, Hojlund put his team ahead in the first half with his first goal in 22 games. Bruno Fernandes added a late third.
It was a severe setback for Ruud van Nistelrooy, who had managed United for the rematch in November. His Leicester squad is now the first in English Premier League history to lose seven straight home games without scoring.
Nine points from safety, their chances of keeping their top-flight position are poor. But United can consider themselves upwardly mobile again following a great week. This victory puts them up two places above Tottenham and Everton into 13th spot.
Christian Eriksen hit the post with a spectacular effort on the angle before Hojlund had his big moment as United defeated Real Sociedad on Thursday, putting on one of their greatest performances of the season.
After suffering a terrible drought since last year, the Danish striker displayed poise when Fernandes passed him through, burying the ball low into the far corner with his weaker right foot. His joy was evident.
Even a one-goal deficit can be intimidating for Leicester, who have not scored a Premier League goal in front of their own fans in more than three months. However, Patson Daka had a chance to tie the score, but Ayden Heaven made a brilliant double block to keep him at bay.
Unfortunately, the teenager’s involvement was cut short as he was forced off with what appeared to be a serious injury. This was his first Premier League start. In a reshuffle, Toby Collyer was moved to wing-back. Harry Amass came on for his debut also.
Although Amorim’s team appears thin, the performances are showing some consistency for the first time. The sole loss in the previous seven games occurred against Fulham following a penalty shootout. A little hope. How Leicester wishes they could say that.
