Manchester United 3-0 Leicester: Player Ratings as Bruno Fernandes puts in captain’s display to secure important win

Manchester United hosted Leicester at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Sunday, November 10 and secured a comfortable 3-0 win against the Foxes. As a result, the Red Devils move up to 15 points from 11 games, while the visitors have 10 points.

The hosts made a strong start to the game as Bruno Fernandes gave them an early lead to make it 1-0 after 17 minutes, with Amad Diallo providing the assist. They continued to put Leicester on the backfoot and also grabbed a second goal in the 38^th minute. However, the goal was credited to Victor Kristiansen as an own goal.

Both managers made a host of changes to begin the second period, with Leicester aiming to get back in the game. Their players showed no urgency though, and were poor at most in-game actions. United substitute Alejandro Garnacho put the seal on things with a beautiful goal in the 82^nd minute to make it 3-0 as the Red Devils secured a crucial win.

On that note, let’s take a look at the player ratings for both teams.

Manchester United Player Ratings vs Leicester City

Goalkeeper

Andre Onana – 8/10

Onana made five saves for Manchester United against Leicester to earn his clean sheet.

Defenders

Diogo Dalot – 6.5/10

Dalot started on the right flank and put in a subpar performance for Manchester United.

Matthijs de Ligt – 6.5/10

De Ligt won one duel and made four clearances in a decent outing.

Lisandro Martinez – 7.5/10

Martinez had a great game as he won all six of his duels, making three clearances and two interceptions.

Noussair Mazraoui – 7.5/10

Mazraoui had a great game as well, winning nine duels in defence and making two clearances. He also played one key pass.

Midfielders

Casemiro – 7/10

Casemiro had a good game in midfield for his team but was subbed off towards the end after picking up an injury.

Bruno Fernandes – 9/10

Fernandes provided one assist and scored one goal. He also played six other key passes and won six duels.

Manuel Ugarte – 7.5/10

Ugarte passed the ball with 92% accuracy, including one key pass. He also won 10 duels, making three interceptions as well.

Forwards

Amad Diallo – 8/10

Diallo provided an assist for his team’s first goal. He also won 11 duels and made one interception.

Rasmus Hojlund – 6.5/10

Hojlund put in a subpar performance for his team as he was unable hit the target with his only attempt.

Marcus Rashford – 6.5/10

Rashford played for 57 minutes and failed to make an impact as he played zero key passes, zero crosses and did not attempt any shots.

Substitutes

Jonny Evans – 6.5/10

He replaced Dalot late in the match and put in a good performance.

Alejandro Garnacho – 7.5/10

He came on in place of Rashford and scored a peach of a curler to make it 3-0 to Manchester United.

Joshua Zirkzee – 6.5/10

He replaced Hojlund towards the end but could not make an impact on the match.

Christian Eriksen – 6.5/10

He replaced Casemiro after the Brazilian picked up an injury and played well.

Manager

Ruud van Nistelrooy – 8/10

Van Nistelrooy continued his good start with another win to his name.

Leicester City Player Ratings vs Manchester United

Goalkeeper

Mads Hermansen – 6/10

Hermansen put in a poor performance for Leicester.

Defenders

James Justin – 6.5/10

Justin started the game for Leicester and put in a decent performance.

Wout Faes – 6.5/10

Faes had a subpar game for the Foxes in defence.

Jannik Vestergaard – 6/10

Vestergaard was a shadow of himself in a subpar performance.

Victor Kristiansen – 5.5/10

Kristiansen scored an own goal on a tough night for him and Leicester.

Midfielders

Boubakary Soumare – 6.5/10

Soumare started the game and put in a decent performance.

Wilfred Ndidi – 7/10

Ndidi passed the ball with 88% accuracy, including one key pass. He also attempted two shots on target and won seven duels, making two interceptions as well.

Harry Winks – 7/10

Winks passed the ball with 93% accuracy and won two duels.

Forwards

Abdul Fatawu Issahaku – 8/10

He won a game-high 20 duels and also completed an astounding 12 dribbles past opponents but was unlucky to lose the match.

Jordan Ayew – 6.5/10

Ayew started the game up front but could not create much for the Foxes.

Facundo Buonanotte – 6.5/10

Buonanotte received a yellow and was unable to make an impact in this match.

Substitutes

Bilal El Khannouss – 6/10

He replaced Ndidi but could not impact the game for Leicester.

Kasey McAteer & Odsonne Edouard – N/A

The pair came on late and played less than 10 minutes apiece, and hence do not warrant a rating.

Manager

Steve Cooper – 6.5/10

His team was set up very weakly and they deservedly lost.