Man Utd 1-0 Leicester: Rashford's long-awaited pen goal ends 3-game winless run

It was not a classic encounter, but Manchester United did enough to beat Leicester City 1-0 and end a three-game run without a victory.

Match Report

Marcus Rashford's penalty was enough to give Manchester United a 1-0 Premier League victory over Leicester City on Saturday.

The England striker, who missed from 12 yards in the 2-1 loss to Crystal Palace last month, made no mistake this time at Old Trafford as United ended a three-game winless league run.

Match Events

4' Pereira's free kick stopped by goalkeeper

8' Penalty Goal! Man Utd 1-0 Leicester (Rashford)

The striker missed on his last effort from 12 yards against Palace. He takes on the responsibility and holds his composure. Rashford sends Schmeichel the wrong way, blasting his strike into the bottom-right corner. 

22' Gray goes down in the box but ref says no penalty!

29' De Gea makes decent save to stop Chilwell

45' Choudhury's shot too straight

48' James' shot over the bar

James collects on the left flank and makes a charging run inside on his right boot. He goes for goal and strikes the ball well. However, his attempt sails over the bar.

50' Mata's shot stopped by Schmeichel

56' Maddison's free-kick wide out

82' CLOSE! Rashford's free-kick hits the post

Rashford lines up a curling strike from the free-kick and he clears the wall with ease. Schmeichel watches and looks beaten, only for the ball to strike the top of the bar and bounce over. So close for United.

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