Manchester United win three straight with Jadon Sancho’s goal against Leicester

Thursday’s 1-0 victory against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium gave Manchester United their third consecutive Premier League victory. Jadon Sancho scored the game-winning goal in the first half.

Sancho rounded goalkeeper Danny Ward and slipped the ball in in the 23rd minute after being set up by Marcus Rashford after a right-wing burst by Bruno Fernandes.

James Maddison came close for Leicester with a stunning free kick that forced David De Gea of Manchester United to make an outstanding save, but the home team struggled to generate opportunities.

DEFENCE BREACHED 💪 DEADLOCK BROKEN 🔓

United takes the lead halfway through the first half courtesy of Jadon Sancho.

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United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, decided to replace Wayne Rooney with Cristiano Ronaldo in the 68th minute since the team lacked a cutting edge after the half.

Ronaldo, who had been linked with a move away from the club throughout the summer window, came close to scoring with a bicycle kick and gave United’s offensive a boost.

United earned back-to-back road triumphs as Leicester’s James Justin fired high and wide from a great position on the right as Leicester had a late opportunity to equalize.

United is now in fifth position with nine points after five matches, six points behind leaders Arsenal and four points behind second-place Manchester City. Leicester remains in last place with one point.