Leicester City
Kasper Schmeichel – 6.5/10
He would have been the second ‘Schmeichel’ after his father, Peter to win the Premier League at Old Trafford. However, it was not meant to be as he was beaten by Martial, who finished brilliantly between the goalkeeper’s legs. Although, Kasper did make few good saves to keep his team alive in the game.
Danny Simpson – 6.5/10
Simpson was tormented by Anthony Martial in the first half. However, he upped the ante as the match progressed.
Wes Morgan – 7/10
Morgan showed how much experience counts in crucial matches like this one. He scored from a good header to equal the scoreline in the 17th minute, however, Rojo should have done better to stop Morgan from scoring the equaliser.
Robert Huth – 6.5/10
Huth partnered up well with Morgan in the heart of Foxes’ defence. Made a few good tackles and kept his composure at crucial moments.
Christian Fuchs – 6/10
Fuchs did not have a great game as he was continuously made to tackle the attacking threat posed by Valencia on the left side of Leicester defence and did not pose much of a threat going forward.
Riyad Mahrez – 6.5/10
The PFA Player of the year was not at his brilliant best in the match but did pose a reasonable amount of threat because of Rojo’s defensive frailties. However, he grew in stature as the match progressed and played in few good crosses.
N’golo Kante – 7/10
Kante was his usual self, tackling, active and full of running. He made quite a few good interceptions and did not allow United’s attack to flourish in the second half of the match.
Daniel Drinkwater – 6/10
Drinkwater’s brilliant delivery from a free-kick led to Morgan’s goal in the 18th minute. However, he was sent off in the 86th minute of the match after picking up his second yellow card of the match.
Jeffrey Schlupp – 6/10
Schlupp showed some attacking intent but often failed to track back when needed as Fuchs struggled behind him.
Shinji Okazaki – 6/10
The Japanese was quick on the counter attacks but did not see much of the ball in the match as he was substituted for Gray in the 67th minute.
Leonardo Ulloa – 6.5/10
Ulloa was a constant threat for the United defence as he struck a few good shots which either missed the goal or were saved by De Gea.
Substitutes:
Demarai Gray – 5/10
Gray came on for Okazaki in the 67th minute of the match to provide a different dimension to Leicester attack. However, he did not spend much time on the ball.
Marc Albrighton – N/A
Albrighton was brought on for Schlupp in the 77th minute of the match.
Andy King – N/A
King was brought on for Mahrez in the 88th minute after Drinkwater was sent off.
