Manchester United will maintain their dominion over the league table as they register another win and another clean sheet against an admirable Leicester side.
Jose Mourinho’s Red Devils continued their intimidating start to the season as they managed to triumph over the visiting Leicester City. The win was not easy – United had to work hard against a solid Leicester defence. In fact, it almost felt like a repeat of last season as the match looked like it might end in a draw.
However, that was before the super substitutes Marcus Rashford and Marouane Fellaini settled the match and turned things in favour of the club. With an impending doom settling over Old Trafford, Rashford and Fellaini burst into the scene and livened things up by securing an impressive victory for Manchester United.
Leicester City were fielding their typical counter-attack tactics, with the tricky Mahrez twice beating United defenders on the right, following which, he went on to fire two efforts past the goal. With the match being a well-rounded one, Twitter was soon flooded and THT takes a look at some of the best tweets regarding the game:
Leicester seem determined to give Pogba enough space to score a goal that can be uploaded to YouTube with a dub-step remix. #MUNLEI
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) August 26, 2017
Getting a bit animated are we, @usainbolt…? 😉#MUNLEI pic.twitter.com/dyGRUMIUoN
— Premier League (@premierleague) August 26, 2017
https://twitter.com/MagicianMata08/status/901520521275121664
When you bring on Rashford and he scores three minutes later. #MUNLEI pic.twitter.com/ZfPjX7mldb
— Transfer Site (@TransferSite) August 26, 2017
https://twitter.com/hussain_haris/status/901529878306197504
Another great win & another impressive performance, this time vs Leicester 🔥🔥👊😈😈#MUFC #MUNLEI
@Allan7MUFC @bloom200 @KellyFosters pic.twitter.com/IGgrbKnZ8Q— Man United Broadcast (@manutd_brdcast) August 26, 2017
It's gonna be a massacre when Zlatan returns. #MUNLEI @ManUtd @Ibra_official @UEFAcom @FIFAcom
— BANS ✪ (@anony_idiot) August 26, 2017
Squad depth…
Compact and efficient team…
Everyone doing his job…
It can only get better …@ManUtd #MUFC #MUNLEI #EPL— Jídé (@jiggoonline) August 26, 2017
Was forced to watch the #MUNLEI game a couple of hours late.@paulpogba was brilliant!!
We are looking like the old #MUFC BoooooooM 🔴🔴🔴— Stuart Collins WXM AFC (@Stuart30982) August 26, 2017
Second half, the half of champions!👌
Man united #MUNLEI https://t.co/tmX4v6lp5x— Bongani (@unqambothi_) August 26, 2017
While most of the attention was rightfully received by Rashford and Fellaini, people were quick to take note of David De Gea’s quiet brilliance in front of the goal.
https://twitter.com/UnitedStandMUFC/status/901510147759104000
Confirmation if we needed it that David De Gea is still the best goalkeeper in the world. 👏🏼🔥
— Manchester United (@ManUnitedWorld) August 26, 2017
David De Gea appreciation tweet
— O O (@otoiks) August 26, 2017
De Gea has better feet than most outfield players.
— JOE (@JOE_co_uk) August 26, 2017
De Gea's got more clean sheets than the Ritz. pic.twitter.com/mZfO1QlUd9
— Manchester United (@ManUnitedWorld) August 26, 2017
https://twitter.com/kweku_cyber/status/901526700441448448
How did De Gea save that last Leicester Ball? That save was Merlin level sorcery .
Like dodging a bullet at point blank range.— Temitope Bush (@TopeBush) August 26, 2017
What DeGea stops with his legs , most keepers in the world can't stop with their hands …
this isn't a swipe at anyone , facts only 💯
— OnlyGodCanJudgeMe 𓅓 (@fabolous3d) August 26, 2017
https://twitter.com/ManUnitedTalk/status/901472775717703680
Besides De Gea, the United defence looked incredibly strong against Leicester. The Foxes looked menacing at certain points and were almost successful in building up the pressure, but the resilient Red Devils’ defence kept them at bay. Phil Jones, in particular, proved to be quite a strong player.
Somehow, Eric Bailly's partnership with Phil Jones is working out tremendously. Look so robust. Very promising.
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) August 26, 2017
https://twitter.com/UnitedStandMUFC/status/901509334173200385
Phil Jones showing when it comes down to a choice between him and Smalling there is only one winner
— Pilib De Brún (Phil Brown) (@Malachians) August 26, 2017
A game United might have drawn 0-0 last season, but ends in a 2-0 win. Won't grab the headlines but Phil Jones good again.
— Rob Dawson (@RobDawsonESPN) August 26, 2017
Phil Jones is still only 25. I sense Mourinho is going to help him realise the potential he's had since Blackburn days. Top defender
— Matt Law (@Matt_Law_DT) August 26, 2017
If Phil Jones can stay fit, there won't be many better defenders in England. As for Bailly… oozes class.
— Dale O'Donnell (@ODonnellDale) August 26, 2017
Eric Bailly is amazing and obviously everyone loves him. But Phil Jones has been outstanding this season so far, deserves equal praise.
— Lee (@Lee20495) August 26, 2017
Phil Jones is actually starting to look like a defender. Pass it on.
— James Stretford (@Jamesstretford) August 26, 2017
Man of the match for me was Phil Jones, thought he had one of his most dominant performances in years. Bailly was a boss as usual too.
— Hesham Bilal-Hafiz (@hesham786) August 26, 2017