Man Utd 5-2 Leicester: Ruud van Nistelrooy Begins His Tenure with a Victory in the Carabao Cup

Match Report: Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Winning Debut as Manchester United Thrashes Leicester 5-2 in Carabao Cup

In a thrilling encounter at Old Trafford, Manchester United delivered a stunning performance under interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, defeating Leicester City 5-2 to advance to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. This match marked Van Nistelrooy’s first game in charge following Erik ten Hag’s sacking.

United came out with renewed confidence after their disappointing loss to West Ham, with Casemiro opening the scoring with a spectacular long-range effort that found the top corner. Alejandro Garnacho quickly added to the lead, capitalizing on a Diogo Dalot cross to make it 2-0.

Bruno Fernandes, who had not found the net in previous matches, scored twice during the game. His first was a deflected free-kick just minutes after Bilal El Khannouss had pulled one back for Leicester. Casemiro netted again soon after, pouncing on a rebound to restore United’s two-goal advantage.

As the match progressed, Fernandes rounded Leicester goalkeeper Danny Ward for his second goal, sealing a convincing win despite Conor Coady’s late first-half strike for the visitors.

This victory not only lifted the spirits at Old Trafford but also kept United firmly in the running for the Carabao Cup, with upcoming quarter-final fixtures already set. As Manchester United looks ahead, they aim to build on this momentum while Leicester appears to have other priorities amidst a challenging season.

Carabao Cup Quarter-Final Draw:

• Tottenham vs. Man Utd
• Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace
• Newcastle vs. Brentford
• Southampton vs. Liverpool

Matches scheduled for the week commencing December 16.

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This impressive display from United underscores their determination to bounce back, signaling a potential resurgence under Van Nistelrooy’s guidance.