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Manchester United kicked off their post-Erik ten Hag era in style with a 5-2 win over Leicester City, advancing to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.

Club legend Ruud van Nistelrooy, appointed as interim manager, guided United to a comfortable victory at Old Trafford.

Casemiro opened the scoring with a stunning 25-yard shot, followed by Alejandro Garnacho doubling United’s lead.

Leicester’s Bilal El Khannouss managed to pull one back, but Bruno Fernandes restored the gap with a deflected free-kick.

Man United 5-2 Leicester: Van Nistelrooy leads United to Carabao Cup quarter-finals
Manchester United advance to Carabao Cup quarter-finals after Leicester win – Getty image

Casemiro struck again, bringing United’s total to four by halftime, though Conor Coady managed to net a second for Leicester before the break.

In the second half, Fernandes added his second, capping a strong performance.

Thd win offers a promising start under Van Nistelrooy as United await Ruben Amorim’s expected appointment.



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