Man Utd 3-0 Leicester: Marcus Rashford sets new individual scoring record in win over Foxes

Marcus Rashford scored twice as Manchester United beat Leicester Metropolis 3-0 at Previous Trafford to make this his most-prolific season ever and transfer Erik ten Hag’s facet inside three factors of second.

Rashford, who has now surpassed his earlier tally of twenty-two with 24 objectives, gave the hosts the lead towards the run of play within the first half after a powerful begin from Leicester earlier than doubling their benefit following a VAR intervention to overrule an offside.

Leicester collapsed considerably within the second half and substitute Jadon Sancho added United’s third – taking part in in a brand new No 10 position after changing Alejandro Garnacho at half-time – as Ten Hag’s facet took full benefit of second-placed Man Metropolis drawing at Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Marcel Sabitzer was lucky to not be despatched off for a excessive problem on Leicester defender Wout Faes on the finish of the primary half and United needed to depend on two big saves from goalkeeper David De Gea within the opening 20 minutes as they rode their luck underneath early stress from the Foxes, whose three-game successful run involves an finish.

How Rashford broke scoring document towards Leicester

Leicester uncovered holes in United’s defence early on with Tete inflicting the hosts all method of issues down the precise hand-side. It may have been a distinct outcome had De Gea not produced two spectacular saves to disclaim Harvey Barnes and Kelechi Iheanacho, the second of which was notably spectacular as he clawed the ball away from objective.

Failure to capitalise on their dominance quickly price Leicester as Rashford discovered the again of the web for a fifth recreation working with a strong effort at an angle. The 25-year-old had a giant pocket of house to run on to Bruno Fernandes’ move after Wout Faes vacated his place and took full benefit, powering previous Danny Ward.

United’s vulnerability defensively was plain to see however that they had a golden likelihood to double their lead earlier than the break just for right-back Diogo Dalot to spoon his effort broad with a clumsy try from close-range after Fernandes’ low cross to the again submit.

Bayern Munich loanee Sabitzer prevented any punishment for a nasty sort out on Faes within the closing phases of the primary interval. Sky Sports activities pundit Graeme Souness mentioned on Tremendous Sunday: “I do not care what some referee who has by no means performed the sport desires to say. That may be a sending off. That’s harmful play.”

United asserted their authority within the second interval as they pushed for a second with Ten Hag bringing on Sancho in a central place behind the striker. The swap quickly paid dividends as Rashford scored a second following a VAR intervention to overrule the preliminary offside determination. He now has 16 objectives in 17 video games because the World Cup.

Sancho, whose introduction into the center gave United a brand new lease of life, then received in on the act himself as he completed a slick transfer, assembly Fernandes’ low cross together with his left foot to place the sport out of sight for Leicester, who should settle with being 14th within the desk and 4 factors above the drop zone.

Man Utd’s upcoming fixtures

February 23: Barcelona (A) – Europa League knockout spherical play-off second leg, kick-off 8pm

February 26: Newcastle (Wembley) – EFL Cup ultimate, kick-off 4.30pm, reside on Sky Sports activities

March 1: West Ham (H) – FA Cup fifth spherical, kick-off 7.45pm

March 5: Liverpool (A) – Premier League, kick-off 4.30pm, reside on Sky Sports activities

March 11: Southampton (H) – Premier League, kick-off 3pm

March 19: Brighton (A) – Premier League, kick-off 2pm

What’s next?

Manchester United‘s consideration now turns to their Europa League play-off second leg towards Barcelona, with the Spanish league leaders visiting Previous Trafford on Thursday; kick-off 8pm.

Erik ten Hag’s facet then tackle Newcastle United at Wembley within the Carabao Cup ultimate on Sunday, reside on Sky Sports activities; kick-off 4.30pm.

Leicester Metropolis are subsequent in motion on Saturday after they host Arsenal; kick-off 3pm. Brendan Rodgers’ facet then face an FA Cup tie at dwelling to Blackburn on Tuesday February 28; kick-off 7.30pm.