Manchester United's perfect start to the 2017-18 Premier League season continued on Saturday, as the Red Devils beat Leicester City 2-0 at Old Trafford.
Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel was the hero for the Foxes in the first half and saved a penalty from Romelu Lukaku early in the second, but there was nothing he could do about Marcus Rashford's strike in the 70th minute. Marouane Fellaini doubled the advantage in the 82nd minute to ensure the win.
United started the game by pushing the pace and forcing the Foxes back, but their intensity didn't lead to any immediate chances. Henrikh Mkhitaryan was the first man to put a shot on goal, but his effort barely troubled Schmeichel.
Juan Mata thought he had given his team the lead after 18 minutes, as he powered home a rebound, but in a controversial decision, the goal was called back for offside. Replays showed the call was close, and per Nick Akerman, even a video assistant referee (VAR) may not have helped:
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Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel was the hero for the Foxes in the first half and saved a penalty from Romelu Lukaku early in the second, but there was nothing he could do about Marcus Rashford's strike in the 70th minute. Marouane Fellaini doubled the advantage in the 82nd minute to ensure the win.
United started the game by pushing the pace and forcing the Foxes back, but their intensity didn't lead to any immediate chances. Henrikh Mkhitaryan was the first man to put a shot on goal, but his effort barely troubled Schmeichel.
Juan Mata thought he had given his team the lead after 18 minutes, as he powered home a rebound, but in a controversial decision, the goal was called back for offside. Replays showed the call was close, and per Nick Akerman, even a video assistant referee (VAR) may not have helped:
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EPL: Manchester United Stay Focused, Beat Leicester City 2-0 in Premier League — See other EPL results
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