In the „Premier“ League in England, two matches of the 5th round were played on Sunday.
„Manchester United“ players clashed with „Leicester City“ eleven away. In a very eventful match, the hosts extended their dramatic victory by a score of 5-3.
In the 13th minute, the „Red Devils“ took the lead when Robin van Persie scored after a great pass from Radamel Falcao.
Another goal from „Man Utd“ did not take long as in the 16th minute Angel Di Maria scored a stunning goal, expertly lifting the ball over the opponent's goalkeeper.
However, before the end of the first half, the „Leicester“ eleven managed to reduce the deficit, giving them more confidence in their abilities.
In the second half, the Leicester fans gathered in anticipation of a goal and an unexpected end to the match. In the 57th minute, Ander Herrera scored the third goal, seemingly sealing the fate of the match.
However, in the 62nd minute, Mark Clattenburg gave hope to the hosts when he awarded a questionable penalty to „Man Utd“, which was converted by David Nugent.
The unexpected penalty kick awakened the determination of the „Leicester City“ team, and just two minutes later they equalized the score.
The visitors from Manchester lost their composure and began to make mistakes, and in the 79th minute, Jamie Vardy took advantage, putting „Leicester“ ahead for the first time in these matches.
In the 83rd minute, the „Man Utd“ players were defeated decisively when Tyler Blackett received a red card for a foul in the penalty area. This time, Leonardo Ulloa stepped up to the 11-meter mark, and his foot didn't tremble, securing his fifth goal in this match against David De Gea.
„Man Utd“ dropped to 12th place after the defeat, while „Leicester City“ climbed to 8th place with 8 points.
In other matches, London's „Tottenham“ failed to beat the „West Brom“ players at their stadium, who secured a victory after James Morrison's goal.
Results:
"Leicester City" 5 - 3 "Manchester United"
13' [0 - 1] R.van Persie
16' [0 - 2] A.Di Maria
17' [1 - 2] L.Ulloa
57' [1 - 3] A.Herrera
62' [2 - 3] D.Nugent (penalty kick)
64' [3 - 3] E.Cambiasso
79' [4 - 3] J.Vardy
83' [5 - 3] L.Ulloa (penalty kick)
League table:
