Manchester United delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Sunday, March 16, 2025, further deepening the Foxes’ woes in the Premier League. The match, played in front of a subdued home crowd, saw United capitalize on their attacking prowess, with goals from Rasmus Højlund, Alejandro Garnacho, and Bruno Fernandes sealing a comprehensive win. For Leicester, the defeat marked their seventh consecutive home loss without scoring, an unwanted record in Premier League history.
The game began with Manchester United asserting early dominance, though it took until the 28th minute for them to break the deadlock. Højlund, ending a goal drought that had stretched over 21 matches, latched onto a precise pass from Fernandes and calmly slotted the ball past Leicester goalkeeper Mads Hermansen with his right foot. The Danish striker’s composed finish sparked celebrations among the traveling United supporters, who had been eagerly awaiting his return to form. The goal visibly lifted Højlund’s confidence, and he remained a constant threat throughout the match.
Leicester, under the guidance of manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, struggled to find any rhythm. The Foxes, who have not scored at home since early December 2024, failed to register a single shot on target in the first half. Their best chance came early in the second half when Patson Daka skewed a shot wide after a promising move involving Jamie Vardy, but it was a rare moment of intent from the home side. United’s 18-year-old debutant Ayden Heaven, making his first Premier League start, was instrumental in thwarting the attack, though he was forced off five minutes into the second half due to an injury sustained during the play.
Manchester United doubled their lead in the 67th minute through Garnacho, who also ended a personal goal drought. The Argentine winger, fed by another incisive Fernandes pass, swivelled inside the penalty area and unleashed a powerful first-time strike into the near post, leaving Hermansen with no chance. Garnacho had earlier thought he’d scored just before the hour mark, but the effort was disallowed for offside—a decision that briefly sparked hope among Leicester fans. However, his eventual goal put the game beyond doubt, and he celebrated by sitting on the advertising hoardings, a gesture mirrored by Højlund earlier in the match.
The final nail in Leicester’s coffin came in the 90th minute, courtesy of Fernandes. The United captain, who had been the architect of the first two goals, capped his outstanding performance with a stunning right-footed strike from the edge of the box. The ball curled beautifully into the top corner, leaving Hermansen rooted to the spot and prompting a chorus of “Amorim’s Red Army” from the away end. Fernandes’ contribution—two assists and a goal—underscored his importance to Ruben Amorim’s side, who moved up to 13th in the Premier League table with the victory.
For Leicester, the statistics paint a grim picture. Their seventh straight home defeat without scoring is a record no Premier League team had previously achieved, and their total of 17 points from 29 matches leaves them languishing in 19th place. The Foxes have now lost 13 of their last 14 league games under van Nistelrooy, a stark contrast to the Dutchman’s unbeaten four-match stint as Manchester United’s interim boss earlier in the season, which included a 3-0 win over Leicester at Old Trafford. The home crowd’s frustration was palpable, with boos ringing out at the final whistle and chants of “Ruud, what’s the score?” echoing from the United supporters.
Leicester’s next home fixtures against Newcastle United, Liverpool, and Chelsea offer little hope of an immediate respite, while Manchester United will look to build on this momentum when they face Nottingham Forest after the international break. For the Foxes, the specter of relegation looms large, while United’s resurgence under Amorim continues to gain traction.