Thu Oct 31 07:12:02 UTC 2024: ## Manchester United Cruise Past Leicester in First Game After Ten Hag’s Departure
**Manchester, England** – In their first match since the dismissal of manager Erik ten Hag, Manchester United delivered a resounding 5-2 victory over Leicester City in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, showcasing a newfound attacking prowess under interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy.
The Red Devils stormed out of the gates with goals from Casemiro (twice) and Bruno Fernandes (twice), while Alejandro Garnacho also added his name to the scoresheet. The goals came as a welcome relief for United, who had previously struggled to find the back of the net consistently.
“We had some luck tonight,” admitted van Nistelrooy, highlighting a key factor in the convincing win. “But we created a lot of chances in our previous matches against West Ham and Fenerbahce, and we couldn’t finish. Tonight, we were lucky and that made it a great night.”
Leicester briefly threatened a comeback with goals from Bilal El Khannouss and Conor Coady, but the Red Devils’ relentless attacking style ultimately proved too much for the Foxes to handle.
Van Nistelrooy was particularly pleased with the performance of his captain, Fernandes: “It’s his first goal after a long time. I’m so happy for him, he scored twice with a good finish in the second half.”
The victory provided a much-needed boost for United, who had endured a disappointing start to the season under ten Hag. Fans were particularly impressed with the team’s attacking intent, chanting van Nistelrooy’s name at the final whistle.
“The target is always to react and attack,” said van Nistelrooy. “The players’ reaction after the Leicester goals was excellent, and they deserve the credit. I am glad the crowd went home happy.”
United will look to carry this momentum into their Premier League clash against Chelsea on Sunday, hoping to finally find some consistency in the league after a turbulent start.
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