DBasia.news – Manchester United made sure to qualify for the Champions League after winning over home team Leicester City. Performing at the King Power Stadium on Sunday (07/26/2020), The Red Devils won with a score of 0-2.
For this match the home team made a change from the previous appearance. Ryan Bennet was reserved by manager Brendan Rodgers and his position was filled by James Justin. While in the midfield area, Hamza Choudhury returned as a starter and Kelechi Iheanacho accompanied Jamie Vardy in front.
In the stronghold of Manchester United, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer only made one change, which is returning to play Aaron Wan-Bissaka at the right back position.
Since the game began, Manchester United took the initiative to apply pressure to the home team area. This situation made Leicester put up to six players in the heart of their defense.
The first opportunity came from Manchester United when the game runs 12 minutes. But Mason Greenwood’s header which welcomed Marcus Rashford’s pass was still rising above Kasper Schmeichel’s goal.
After two minutes, Leicester’s turn to get a chance. Nemanja Matic’s mistake at United’s back line was almost fatal. Luckily Iheanacho kicking the ball is still flying high.
In the 26th minute, Iheanacho escaped after United lost the ball. Unfortunately the kick ball is still too slow. Jamie Vardy who tried to continue the ball from David de Gea was already in an offside position.
After the interval, both sides took turns trying to dominate possession and attack. But both are still having trouble creating golden opportunities. Until the first half ends, the score without a goal does not change.
At the beginning of the second half, the game was running with the home team seemed to intensify the intensity of the pressure. Naturally, because only victory will send them to the Champions League next season.
Entering the 61st minute, Leicester almost opened the scoring. Unfortunately the ball by Vardy who continued the bait free kick Tielemans only hit the crossbar De Gea.
The home team started to be more in control of the game. Even so Rodgers squad are still having trouble creating opportunities. While Man United’s counterattack is more often raw in midfield.
In the 68th minute, United got a penalty after Anthony Martial was dropped by Jonny Evans in the penalty box. Bruno Fernandes, who became an executioner successfully carried out his duties. United winning 1-0.
On minute 71st, Leicester got a chance to equalize the score. But Gray kicked the ball right into the arms of De Gea.
Despite continued pressure to equalize the situation, Leicester failed to score a goal. Instead of scoring, Leicester conceded again at the end of the match after Schmeichel’s mistake was changed by Jesse Lingard into a goal. Until the fight ended 2-0 score for Manchester United did not change.
This victory brought Manchester United to close the season in third place in the Premier League standings with 66 points. United are on goal difference from Chelsea who have the same points.
While this result ends Leicester’s hopes of appearing in the Champions League next season. Leicester had to settle for finishing fifth in the collection with 62 points.
Line-up
Leicester City (3-5-2): Kasper Schmeichel; James Justin, Wes Morgan, Jonny Evans; Marc Albrighton (Gray 73), Hamza Choudhury (Praet 73), Wilfred Ndidi, Youri Tielemans (Barnes 73), Luke Thomas (Hirst 90); Kelechi Iheanacho (Perez 60), Jamie Vardy.
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): David de Gea; Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Brandon Williams; Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matic; Mason Greenwood (Lingard 77), Bruno Fernandes (McTominay 88), Marcus Rashford (Fosu-Mensah 90); Anthony Martial (Ighalo 90)