Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho both ended long goalscoring droughts in Manchester United‘s 3-0 victory over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Sunday night.
Hojlund brought a 21-game run without a goal to an end with a strike in the first half of the Premier League fixture, before Garnacho ended a 24-match drought with an effort in the second period, but the visitors were not finished there.
Indeed, Bruno Fernandes continued his excellent form with a wonderful strike into the bottom corner to cap an impressive performance from the 20-time English champions against a team surely destined for a return to the Championship.
The victory has seen Man United move into 13th spot in the Premier League table, four points behind 11th-placed Brentford, while Leicester remain in 19th, nine points from 17th-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers.
SPORTS MOLE’S VERDICT
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Say it quietly, but Man United finally look a team under Amorim, and this was the perfect way for the Red Devils to enter the March international break, especially considering two of the goalscorers at the King Power Stadium.
Both Hojlund and Garnacho desperately needed a goal, and the pair registered, with the former smashing one into the far corner in the first period, before the latter’s power beat the Leicester goalkeeper in the second.
This was a comfortable night for Man United, and almost a perfect one, with a clean sheet also gained, but there will be serious concern when it comes to the injury that the talented Ayden Heaven suffered in the early stages of the second period.
The Red Devils will be hoping that their substantial injury problems ease over the international break, especially with a huge Europa League two-legged quarter-final against Lyon on the horizon.
As for Leicester, they look a team destined to return to the Championship, with the Foxes nine points behind 17th-placed Wolves with only nine games left, and it is so difficult to see them making up the gap.
Ruud van Nistelrooy‘s side need something special to escape the bottom three late in the campaign, but Man United now look to be heading in the right direction, and they have managed to jump up two spots in the table courtesy of their win.
LEICESTER VS. MAN UNITED HIGHLIGHTS
Rasmus Hojlund goal vs. Leicester (27th min, Leicester 0-1 Man United)
Rasmus HOJLUND!
The drought is OVER 😤 pic.twitter.com/aCgbagqoe3
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) March 16, 2025
Hojlund’s goal drought is over! The Denmark international collects a pass from Fernandes before firing into the bottom corner of the net to send Man United ahead at the King Power Stadium; the striker is back on the scoresheet.
57th min: Alejandro Garnacho (Man United) disallowed goal
Garnacho looks to have doubled Man United’s lead after finding the back of the net with a powerful finish after good work from Hojlund, but the offside flag comes to Leicester’s rescue on this occasion.
Alejandro Garnacho goal vs. Leicester (67th min, Leicester 0-2 Man United)
Alejandro Garnacho back on the scoresheet for Manchester United! 🔴💪 pic.twitter.com/qd8xmW3Kii
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) March 16, 2025
Garnacho has his goal this time, with the Argentina international smashing the ball into the back of the net from just inside the penalty box; the Leicester goalkeeper got a glove on it, but he was unable to prevent the forward from getting his name on the scoresheet.
Bruno Fernandes goal vs. Leicester (90 min, Leicester 0-3 Man United)
“He is the main man for Manchester United” 🪄
Bruno Fernandes 👏 pic.twitter.com/649bjaG4Q5
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) March 16, 2025
Man United have their third in the final stages, as Fernandes fires a cross from Diogo Dalot into the back of the net – it is a stunning finish from the Portugal international, and the Red Devils are going to win this 3-0.
MAN OF THE MATCH – AYDEN HEAVEN
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Heaven’s night ended in huge disappointment early in the second period, with the centre-back stretchered off the field following a tangle of legs with Leicester’s Patson Daka.
There are now huge concerns when it comes to the 18-year-old, but he was sensational in the opening 45 minutes, being brilliant both on and off the ball, and he is deserving of this award despite another stunning display from the captain Fernandes.
LEICESTER VS. MAN UNITED MATCH STATS
Possession: Leicester 54%-46% Man United
Shots: Leicester 11-18 Man United
Shots on target: Leicester 3-5 Man United
Corners: Leicester 6-4 Man United
Fouls: Leicester 6-6 Man United
BEST STATS
Rasmus Hojlund ends his 21-game goal drought!
He went 22 hours and 12 minutes without finding the net ❌#BBCFootball #LEIMUN pic.twitter.com/ecCbe5A4yc
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) March 16, 2025
Rasmus Højlund had 3 shots in the first half against Leicester City, he’s never had more in a Premier League match.
Encouraging. 📈 pic.twitter.com/UkjBhZdPDJ
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) March 16, 2025
Another goal drought has come to an end!
Alejandro Garnacho has got his first goal after 24 games without one ⚽#BBCFootball #LEIMUN pic.twitter.com/jEfe7TMMSu
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) March 16, 2025
In the history of the Premier League, only 23 players have scored more goals before the age of 21 than Alejandro Garnacho.
He’s still got a few months to go too… 👁️ pic.twitter.com/IFfHQdLePO
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) March 16, 2025
Bruno Fernandes has scored or assisted eight of Manchester United’s last ten goals across all competitions.
This guy… 🤯🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/V0pEEK5KeI
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) March 16, 2025
📊 𝐀 𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐲.#LCFC have made history this evening, but for all the wrong reasons.
They’ve not scored at home in the Premier League since 8th December. pic.twitter.com/p2LHjbqqp9
— BBC Sport Leicester (@BBCRLSport) March 16, 2025
He’s in great company! ⚽🅰️
Bruno Fernandes has become the sixth Man Utd player to score 50+ goals AND provide 50+ assists in the Premier League 5️⃣0️⃣#BBCFootball #LEIMUN pic.twitter.com/7lI4PwDifn
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) March 16, 2025
WHAT NEXT?
Man United will be bidding to make it successive wins in the Premier League for the first time this season when they head to Champions League hopefuls Nottingham Forest on April 1.
Leicester, meanwhile, will continue their battle against survival away to the champions Manchester City on April 2, and the Foxes desperately need to end their six-game losing run in England’s top flight.
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