Match Review Manchester United 1 - 0 Le

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Match Review Manchester United 1 - 0 Le

In what is the third consecutive victory, Manchester United beat bottom of the table Leicester City last night. scored the only goal of the night. Following two unsucce sful lobs up field, Leicester's defence was unorganised and out of position. latched onto 's progre sive pa s and played through outside the eighteen yard box.Having collected Fernandes' well-weighted pa s, Rashford untangled his feet in a quick fashion to play a through ball into the box for Sancho.Sancho coolly alleviated pre sure from the J.J. Watt Jersey pursuing defender and the goalkeeper by taking it past with his first touch, before easily slotting the ball into the net.DefenceThree victories, one goal conceded. Erik ten Hag has undoubtedly steadied the ship at the back following from United's opening two defeats. and 's partnership once again proved superior to any other centre-back pairings of recent years. Martnez was quick to hush out on a couple of occasions in the first half, unafraid of attempting to keep up with the striker's pace or put his body in the way.Varane was noticeable in shoring out any ensuing attacks down the right-hand side.The Frenchman was quick to read interplay between and in the second-half as Leicester upped their attacking ante.Dalot was both aerially dominant and keen to play progre sive balls, a fine combinative display.Dalot set up the attack for Justin Murray Jersey Sancho's goal, playing a through ball to Bruno Fernandes in the opposition half. also looked a sured - albeit raw on occasion - in a left-back position which he is making his own.The Dutchman noticeably was keen to make inside runs and cover the midfield when required - in keeping with Erik ten Hag's model of using inverted fullbacks.Midfield , , and made up the midfield contingent for the majority of yesterday's match.Whilst McTominay's physical presence was well authorised as Leicester struggled to play out from the back and instead consistently lobbed the ball forward, Eriksen was the shining light.The Dane exuded cla s, composure, and Marco Wilson Jersey control - albeit mostly in the first half.Collecting the ball often around the half way line, Eriksen manoeuvred his way forward with one-, two- or three-touch play.This not only created a link between the attack and the rest of the team, but also added incentive for J J Watt T Shirts Jadon Sancho and Anthony Elanga to get readied and involve themselves early in offensive play.As for , the new signing looked levels above Leicester's midfield.Entering the pitch at an awkward time in which Leicester were dominating the game, the Brazilian truly stamped his authority and controlled the tempo of the match - in the ilk of his former teammate, , some could say.AttackUnsurprisingly, the centre-forward position was a problem. And it will be a problem this season. was unable Zaven Collins Jersey to greatly make his mark on the game. 's injury and 's profile is causing ten Hag to play with an unorthodox number nine.The lack of forward runs being met and incisive movement showed that Rashford is not whole-heartedly comfortable playing with his back to goal.Anthony Elanga caused problems down the wing early on before Jonny Evans was posted further to the left.Sancho looked clever in linking with Fernandes and Malacia, too.But it was not to be Rashford's evening - highlighted by the fact Ronaldo shaped the team's structure and attacking impotence much better after his introduction.Read More Manchester United Coverage:Follow The Utd Transfer Room: | Facebook Instagram Coming Soon
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