Leicester vs Manchester United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction today
Follow all the fallout as United slumped to an away loss against a vibrant Leicester at the King Power
Leicester City achieved a statement Premier League victory over Manchester United on Saturday, emerging from a wild game at the King Power Stadium as 4-2 winners.
United face a tough run of fixtures in the coming weeks and this was a nightmare start for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side. The Red Devils did in fact begin well against the Foxes here, with Mason Greenwood slamming a finish past Kasper Schmeichel, off the post and in to give United the lead in the first half. But Leicester soon hit back as Youri Tielemans clipped the deftest of finishes into the top corner of the visitors’ net.
As such, the score was 1-1 at the break, but Caglar Soyuncu put the hosts ahead as the final whistle neared, stabbing home the ball in the aftermath of a Leicester corner. United found the perfect response through returning substitute Marcus Rashford, who smashed a strike past Schmeichel to equalise seconds after Soyuncu’s goal, but Solskjaer’s side at once got a taste of their own medicine. Jamie Vardy slashed a half-volley past David de Gea to restore Leicester’s lead, immediately after Rashford’s goal, before Patson Daka finished United off in injury time.
Follow all the fallout from United’s defeat at Leicester, plus live updates from Brentford vs Chelsea:
Thomas Tuchel unhappy after losing Chelsea duo after international break
Thomas Tuchel has admitted Premier League managers have little choice but to accept losing top players for pivotal matches due to international commitments.
Thiago Silva will miss Saturday’s trip to Brentford due to his Brazil duties, with the experienced centre-back not even expected back in England until 24 hours before the match.
Antonio Rudiger has returned from Germany action with a back injury and will miss the Bees clash, though Romelu Lukaku is fit to feature after muscle soreness cut short his time with Belgium.
Thomas Tuchel unhappy after losing Chelsea duo after international break
Thiago Silva and Antonio Rudiger will miss out this weekend after international duty
Brentford vs Chelsea
Brentford’s wins against Arsenal and West Ham, plus the draw with Crystal Palace, means they are the first team to remain unbeaten in their first three Premier League London derbies.
They have won seven of nine top-flight matches against sides starting the day top of the table, with this their first such game since January 1947.
Leicester 4 - 2 Man Utd
Reaction from Leicester’s Jamie Vardy who said:
It was massively important. The most important thing was the performance because we had let our standards slip but we had the international break to reflect on things.
“We let him [Mason Greenwood] come inside way to easy onto his favoured foot and he put it right into the top corner. There were no complaints but I think you saw the reaction of the lads.
“We put a three in midfield and it gives him [Youri Tielemans] a bit more freedom [to get forward].
“It is brilliant for him [Patson Daka]. He has been working so hard in training. I am over the moon for him and I’m sure there are plenty more to come from Patson. Hopefully that will start pushing us forward in the table.”
Brentford vs Chelsea
Brentford have not beaten Chelsea since a 3-1 win at Stamford Bridge in February 1939.
The Bees are winless in the subsequent six competitive meetings - including three FA Cup games in the last eight years. The most recent league fixture was in March 1947.
Brentford vs Chelsea
There’s one more game to go in the Premier League as Brentford host Chelsea. Kick off for that one is at 5:30pm and Chelsea have the chance to move back to the top of the table if they win.
Here’s a look at both teams:
Premier League results
Here are all the results from the 3pm kick offs. Leicester vs Man Utd and Aston Villa vs Wolves the games of the day for sure.
Aston Villa 2 - 3 Wolves
Leicester 4 - 2 Man Utd
Man City 2 - 0 Burnley
Norwich 0 - 0 Brighton
Southampton 1 - 0 Leeds
GOAL! Aston Villa 2 - 3 Wolves (Neves, 90+5’)⚽️
90+5 mins: Wolves have won it! They’ve scored three goals in the last 10 minutes to come from behind and beat Aston Villa! Dean Smith can’t believe it. He’s dumbstruck on the sidelines.
Full-time: Leicester 4 - 2 Man Utd
90+5 mins: Defeat for Manchester United! A glorious win for Leicester City. The Foxes came from behind to beat United at the King Power stadium. Marcus Rashford scored on his return to the side and Jamie Vardy continues his impressive run.
Great game for the neutrals, not so much for the Manchester United fans.
Leicester 4 - 2 Man Utd
90+3 mins: Ronaldo is still trying to make things happen for Man Utd. There’s five minutes of added time to play but the game has gone. Wan-Bissaka flicks a cross into the box that Ronaldo chases down. He stretches for it but the ball evades him and bounces safely into the hands of Schmeichel.
GOAL! Leicester 4 - 2 Man Utd (Daka, 90+1’)⚽️
90+1 mins: Leicester have won it! Youri Tielemans flicks a free kick into the six-yard box where the ball is glanced on to the back post. Patson Daka is left alone and he arrives to turn the ball into the back of the net and secure the points for Leicester City!
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