Manchester United Extend Unbeaten Run with Narrow Victory over Leicester CityManchester United Extend Unbeaten Run with Narrow Victory over Leicester City Manchester United continued their resurgence under Erik ten Hag on Thursday, securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Leicester City at Old Trafford. The Red Devils dominated possession and created numerous chances, but they were met with stubborn resistance from the Foxes. It took until the 79th minute for the breakthrough to come, when substitute Jadon Sancho capitalized on a Leicester mistake to bundle home from close range. United’s unbeaten run now stands at nine matches in all competitions, the longest they have gone without defeat since August 2017. Ten Hag’s side have impressed with their improved organization and tenacity, leaving them fifth in the Premier League table. The victory over Leicester was not without its frustrations. United missed several clear-cut opportunities, including a penalty from Marcus Rashford early in the second half. However, they defended resolutely, with Casemiro and Diogo Dalot impressing in the backline. Leicester, who have endured a difficult start to the season under Brendan Rodgers, offered a spirited performance but ultimately lacked the cutting edge to trouble United’s defense. United’s next challenge comes in the form of a trip to Crystal Palace on Sunday, while Leicester will host Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday. Match Reactions Erik ten Hag (Manchester United manager): “I’m really happy with the result and the performance. We created a lot of chances, but we didn’t take them. We made a mistake with the penalty, but we kept going and we got the goal in the end. It’s a good win for us.” Brendan Rodgers (Leicester City manager): “We defended well for long periods, but we didn’t create enough chances. We had a couple of opportunities on the break, but we didn’t take them. United dominated the game, but we made it difficult for them.” Player of the Match: Casemiro (Manchester United) The Brazilian midfielder was a colossus in the United midfield, winning possession, distributing the ball expertly, and shielding the defense. His impact was crucial in securing the clean sheet.
