EFL: Casemiro Stars as Manchester United Down Leicester 5-2

Manchester United Cruise into Quarter-Finals with 5-2 Win

Van Nistelrooy's appointment as stand-in manager, following Erik ten Hag's dismissal...

Van Nistelrooy's Manchester United debut yields 5-2 victory, quarter-final berth.

Manchester United delivered an emphatic 5-2 victory over Leicester City in the Carabao Cup, kickstarting Ruud van Nistelrooy's interim tenure in style.

Casemiro's breathtaking long-range strike opened the scoring, followed by goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes. Casemiro added his second before halftime, with Fernandes sealing the win in the 59th minute.

Leicester's Bilal El Khannouss and Conor Coady scored consolation goals, but Manchester United's dominance never wavered.

Van Nistelrooy's appointment as stand-in manager, following Erik ten Hag's dismissal, brought excitement to Old Trafford. Sir Alex Ferguson's presence and the impending arrival of potential replacement Ruben Amorim added to the occasion.

Stats:

• Casemiro scored twice, including a spectacular long-range strike.
• Alejandro Garnacho netted his fifth goal of the season.
• Bruno Fernandes scored twice, including a deflected free-kick.
• Leicester's Bilal El Khannouss scored his first goal for the club.

Player of the Match: Casemiro (Average rating: 8.11)

Casemiro's outstanding performance earned him the highest rating on the pitch, showcasing his skill, vision, and goalscoring ability. His brace and overall display were instrumental in Manchester United's convincing win.

Match Highlights:

• Casemiro's stunning long-range opener
• Garnacho's clinical finish for the second goal
• Fernandes' deflected free-kick for the third
• Casemiro's second goal, following up his own header
• Fernandes' second goal, capitalizing on Caleb Okoli's error