AFCON 2025
Bruno Fernandes scored one and assisted two goals as Manchester United continued their mini-resurgence to defeat an underwhelming Leicester City 3-0 at the King Power Stadium.
The match began slowly, with Jamie Vardy’s early effort forcing a save from André Onana being the only notable action. However, the first half sprang to life when Christian Eriksen struck the far post with a whipped shot.
Bruno Fernandes was the architect of United’s breakthrough in the 28th minute, picking out Rasmus Højlund, who finished clinically with his weaker foot for his first goal of 2025. United remained in control until halftime, with Leicester’s attacking threat limited.
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After the restart, 18-year-old Heaven was forced off on a stretcher, and midfielder Toby Collyer replaced him. Despite the reshuffle, United found the net again through Alejandro Garnacho, but his goal was disallowed for offside. Garnacho eventually scored his first goal since November, catching out Mads Hermansen with a snapshot.
Fernandes sealed the win with his eighth goal against Leicester this season, tucking in from the edge of the box. The result marks a fourth H2H defeat of the season for Leicester, leaving them nine points from safety in 19th, while United climb to 13th.
