Ruud van Nistelrooy concluded his stint at Manchester United with a commanding 3-0 win over Leicester City at Old Trafford. Bruno Fernandes marked his 250th appearance by scoring the opening goal with a precise shot from outside the box. The United captain was also involved in doubling the lead before halftime, as his effort deflected off Leicester’s Victor Kristiansen for an own goal.
In the second half, substitute Alejandro Garnacho sealed the win with a brilliant long-range strike that curled into the top corner. Fernandes continued to play a key role, showcasing his influence throughout the match. United appeared to have regained their attacking rhythm.
Leicester had some opportunities, but goalkeeper Andre Onana made a crucial save to deny Wilfred Ndidi. Van Nistelrooy’s tenure ended positively, with three wins and a draw in his four matches before Ruben Amorim takes over as manager. The win lifted United to 12th in the standings, while Leicester stayed in 15th.
**Player Ratings:**
**Manchester United:**
Onana (6), Mazraoui (7), De Ligt (6), Martinez (6), Dalot (6), Casemiro (5), Ugarte (7), Amad (7), Fernandes (8), Rashford (5), Hojlund (6).
Substitutes: Garnacho (7), Evans (6), Zirkzee (n/a), Eriksen (n/a).
**Leicester City:**
Hermansen (6), Justin (6), Vestergaard (5), Faes (6), Kristiansen (4), Winks (6), Soumare (6), Ndidi (6), Fatawu (6), Buonanotte (6), Ayew (5).
Substitutes: El Khannouss (6), McAteer (n/a), Edouard (n/a).
**Player of the Match:** Bruno Fernandes.
