Manchester United produced a commanding performance to defeat Leicester City 5-2 in the EFL Cup fourth round at Old Trafford on 30 October 2024, Softfootball reports.
The Red Devils set the tone early, with Casemiro opening the scoring in the 15th minute after an intelligent assist from Alejandro Garnacho. Leicester responded through Bilal El Khannouss in the 33rd minute, but United quickly regained control as Garnacho struck in the 28th minute and Bruno Fernandes added another goal in the 36th minute, giving the hosts a 3-1 lead.
Casemiro doubled his tally in the 39th minute to extend the advantage to 4-1. Leicester pulled one back with a Conor Coady header in stoppage time of the first half, but Bruno Fernandes sealed the win in the 59th minute with a well-placed strike, completing a brilliant display from the midfield maestro.
United dominated possession (57%) and shots (23, with 9 on target) compared to Leicester’s 14 shots and 7 on target. The match featured several tactical substitutions, including Rasmus Højlund and Amad Diallo entering for United, while Leicester rotated with Odsonne Édouard and Stephy Mavididi. Despite the high-scoring game, the fixture remained competitive, with both teams committing multiple fouls and Leicester picking up a yellow card.
The emphatic win ensures Manchester United advance to the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup, showcasing their attacking depth and strong squad rotation ahead of upcoming Premier League and European fixtures.
