JAKARTA - Manchester United lost at home to Leicester with a score of 2-4 in the eighth week of the Premier League at the King Power Stadium on Saturday night.
Launching Antara, the Foxes' four goals were each scored by Youri Tielemans, Caglar Soyuncu, Jamie Vardy and Patson Daka.
Meanwhile, United could only reply through goals from Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford.
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— Leicester City (@LCFC) October 16, 2021
The Red Devils were able to open the scoring in the 19th minute through Mason Greenwood's measured long-range strike which tore the nets of goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel. United lead 1-0.
Leicester almost equalized two minutes later. James Maddison kick ball still leads right into the hands of David De Gea.
The home team had another chance in the 27th minute. Ricardo Pereira sent a cross in front of goal which Jamie Vardy failed to meet.
United did not remain silent, they responded a minute later through Ronaldo's shot, which Schemeichel still parried.
In the 31st minute, Leicester equalized with a lob in front of the penalty box and into De Gea's goal. The score is 1-1.
The goal made Leicester more aggressively attack the visitors' defense in the remaining time of the first half.
However, no additional goals were created until halftime. The first half closed with the score 1-1.
Entering the second half, Leicester immediately created a golden opportunity through Iheanacho's kick which was still saved by De Gea.
United replied through Greenwood's two chances from long-range kicks. However, both of these efforts have not resulted in a goal.
Greenwood again spread the threat in the 64th minute. Taking advantage of the chaos in front of the Leicester goal, his kick ball has not met the target.
Leicester managed to turn ahead in the 78th minute. Starting from chaos in United's penalty box after a corner kick, Caglar Soyuncu got the ball before it was put into the net. The hosts lead 2-1.
The game got even more exciting after United equalized four minutes later. Victor Lindelof sent the ball through the ball which was completed by Marcus Rashford. 2-2 draw.
The score lasted only one minute after Leicester scored the third goal through Jamie Vardy's shot in the penalty box after getting the ball from Ayoze Perez's pass. The score becomes 3-2.
Leicester finally sealed their victory in injury time through Patson Daka's easy goal after maximizing the ball from a free kick.
The score 4-2 for Leicester's victory lasted until the game was over.
This result brings Leicester to eleventh position in the Premier League standings with 11 points. Meanwhile, United must be stuck in fifth position with 14 points.
Lineup:
Leicester City (3-4-1-2): Kasper Schmeichel, Daniel Amartey, Jonny Evans (Jannik Vestergaard 88'), Caglar Soyuncu, Ricardo Pereira, Youri Tielemans, Boubakary Soumare, Timothy Castagne, James Maddison (Ayoze Perez 73') , Kelechi Iheanacho (Patson Daka 88'), Jamie Vardy.
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): David De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matic (Scott McTominay 80'), Mason Greenwood (Jesse Lingard 80'), Bruno Fernandes, Jadon Sancho (Marcus Rashford 65'), Cristiano Ronaldo.
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