Manchester: Ruud Van Nistelrooy ended his role as Manchester United’s interim manager in style, guiding the team to a dominant 3-0 win over Leicester City at Old Trafford. With Ruben Amorim set to take over on November 11, Nistelrooy’s last match saw a standout performance from captain Bruno Fernandes, who marked his 250th game for the club with a goal and an assist.
United’s first goal came in the 17th minute when Fernandes, playing a one-two with Amad, struck a beautifully placed shot beyond Leicester’s goalkeeper Hermansen from the edge of the box. Just before halftime, United doubled their lead with a fortunate own goal. Noussair Mazraoui delivered a sharp cross that caused chaos in Leicester’s defense, and an attempted clearance by Kristiansen inadvertently deflected off his thigh into the net.
The second half was less intense, with both teams struggling to convert opportunities. However, in the 82nd minute, Alejandro Garnacho sealed the victory with a stunning shot into the top corner, after a driving pass from Fernandes. The goal capped an impressive performance, giving fans a taste of United’s potential under the upcoming leadership of Amorim.
Currently, United sits in 13th place in the Premier League, but the victory has set a promising foundation for Amorim’s first game against Ipswich Town after the international break.
