Manchester United continued their recent resurgence with a commanding 3-0 victory over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on the evening of March 16, 2025. Bruno Fernandes was the star of the show, scoring one goal and providing two assists, showcasing his pivotal role as the team captain.
The Red Devils faced Leicester City during the 29th round of the Premier League following a week of mixed results. After losing to Arsenal the previous Sunday, Manchester United bounced back by defeating Real Sociedad to secure their place in the quarter-finals of the Europa League. This elevated their confidence going to the King Power Stadium.
The match started relatively slowly, with Leicester threatening first, but it was United who broke the deadlock. Before the breakthrough, Christian Eriksen came close with a shot hitting the post just before the opening goal. The breakthrough came at the 28th minute when Bruno Fernandes made a precise pass to Rasmus Hojlund. The Danish forward, who had been on a scoring drought for over three months, found the back of the net, lifting the spirits of the visitors.
Hojlund's strike was particularly significant as it was his first goal of 2025, ending a 21-match dry spell where he faced considerable criticism. "This goal is just what I needed to regain my confidence," Hojlund remarked after the match.
After going up 1-0, United controlled the match without overwhelming dominance. While Leicester City created some opportunities, including efforts from Patson Daka, they failed to convert. Young defender Ayden Heaven impressed throughout the match but was forced to leave the pitch on a stretcher early in the second half due to injury, which was unfortunate for the Reds. Toby Collyer replaced Heaven.
Manchester United doubled their advantage at the 67th minute, as somehow Alejandro Garnacho, who was initially denied for offside when he netted just minutes earlier, found his redemption. Garnacho scored with precision from close range after another assist from Fernandes. "It feels amazing to be on the score sheet again after so long," Garnacho expressed post-match.
Bruno Fernandes sealed the match with his exceptional performance by scoring the third goal deep in injury time, hitting from outside the box to make it 3-0. This result gave Fernandes his fourth goal and fourth assist against Leicester City during the season, firmly placing him among the standout players this campaign.
Following this win, Manchester United climbed two places to 13th in the league. While they are 11 points off the top five and Champions League contention, the victory provided much-needed momentum heading forward.
Leicester City continued their struggles, marking this as their seventh consecutive home defeat without scoring. The dynamic under performance raises concerns for their season as they find themselves deep within the relegation zone and nine points adrift from safety.
After the match, Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim said, "Today was another step forward for us. We have shown resilience and the quality to finish our chances, which is what we need moving forward." Meanwhile, Leicester's coach Ruud van Nistelrooy faced yet another challenging press conference, attempting to address the alarming form of his side refusing to succumb to any pressure.
United's next match will be pivotal if they want to continue their upward momentum, facing tougher opponents with hopes of breaking through to the higher rankings of the league. They will need to maintain this performance level and avoid complacency if they are to secure their place among the elite once again.