Manchester United delivered a memorable performance in Ruud van Nistelrooy’s final game as interim manager, securing a commanding 3-0 victory over Leicester City at Old Trafford. The match provided fans with an exciting display of United’s growing strength under Van Nistelrooy’s temporary leadership.
Bruno Fernandes continued his impressive form, celebrating his 250th appearance for the club by opening the scoring. The Portuguese midfielder found the net with a precise and powerful strike from outside the box, setting the tone for United’s confident performance.
Fernandes was also instrumental in United’s second goal. His shot was deflected by Leicester’s Victor Kristiansen, resulting in an own goal just before halftime. The deflection was enough to deceive Leicester’s goalkeeper, extending United’s lead.
The second half saw substitute Alejandro Garnacho make a big impact, scoring a remarkable third goal. Garnacho curled a long-range shot into the top corner, with Fernandes providing the assist. The goal was a testament to Garnacho’s growing potential and Fernandes’ playmaking ability.
Leicester City showed some fight, with Andre Onana making a crucial save to deny Wilfred Ndidi’s close-range effort, but United’s defense held firm. This win marked United’s third victory in four games under Van Nistelrooy’s guidance as interim manager.
This week, Van Nistelrooy will hand over the managerial duties to incoming head coach Ruben Amorim, who is expected to continue building on the team’s recent momentum.
With this win, Manchester United moves up to 12th place in the league standings, while Leicester City remains in 15th, still working to find consistency after their recent promotion to the Premier League.