Manchester United defeated Leicester City 5-2 in the first game of Ruud Van Nistelrooy in charge as the interim manager.
Casemiro opened the scoring early on and Alejandro Garnacho added the second 13 minutes later.Leicester City pulled one back through ElKhannouss in the 33rd minute, but United restored the advantage with a quickfire double through Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro. Leicester added the second through Conor Coady in the extra time of the first half.
Bruno Fernandes scored his second goal of the game in the second half to finish off a wonderful evening for United.Speaking after the game, interim manager Ruud Van Nistelrooy insisted he would help the club if needed: “I’m here to help Manchester United and give my everything for the club in any capacity.” “I’m helping as long as needed. In the future, in any capacity, I’m here to help the club further to build towards the future.” “That will never change.” He said.
United face Chelsea next in the Premier League at Old Trafford.