Manchester United 2-0 Leicester City: Rashford and Fellaini help Red Devils continue perfect start

Full-time: Manchester United 2-0 Leicester City.

A comfortable win for United in the end. Goals from Marcus Rashford and Marouane Fellaini ensured the Red Devils maintained their perfect start to the campaign,

Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial spurned opportunities, Romelu Lukaku missed a hatful of chances, but in the end it matters not. United go into the international break sitting pretty at the top of the table.

Into stoppage time now, and United are still on the hunt for a third. An extended spell of possession fails to bring an opportunity, but it all matters very little as the points are sewn up.

Rashford bursts through a couple of challenges but is eventually upended by James, who earns a yellow card.

Pogba searches for Lukaku, but fails to reach him. Leicester's Gray surges up the pitch and wins a corner, but nothing comes of it.

United look for a third goal as Rashford plays through Matic, but the Serbian dawdles in possession and eventually sees the chance come to nothing.

United come again and force a corner, which fails to trouble the Foxes.

Lingard's well-timed run is not picked up by Maguire. He drifts into space, holds onto the ball and in the end fires the ball at Fellaini, who guides it past Schmeichel to surely seal the point for Manchester United.

GOAL! Manchester United 2-0 Leicester City (Fellaini)

A bit of confusion in the United box as Bailly and Matic leave it to each other to clear. In the end the former does, with a rather acrobatic overhead kick.

United regroup and hit back - Valencia's hopeful ball almost unleashes Rashford, but the young forward was just beaten to the punch by Schmeichel.

Shakespeare makes his final Leicester change - Islam Slimani replaces Jamie Vardy.

Anthony Martial is the man to make way for Lingard. A positive display, but not a potent one.

Lukaku stands up Morgan and bears down on goal after chesting the ball down well. His effort is poor, though, blazing high into the stands.

Jesse Lingard about to come on, 15 minutes left to play.

Mourinho showing his pragmatic side - On comes Fellaini for Mkhitaryan.

Leicester's excellent defensive effort is spoiled. A seemingly scuffed corner founds its way to Rashford, who instinctively directed the ball past Schmeichel, who was caught out of position slightly.

Great response from Rashford after losing his place in the starting line-up - it took him just three minutes to make a telling impact.

GOAL! Manchester United 1-0 Leicester City (Rashford)

Mourinho has rolled the dice - Marcus Rashford replaces Juan Mata.

Mahrez darts into the penalty area but is shepherded away from trouble by Jones.

A double change for Leicester - Andy King and Demarai Gray are introduced, with Okazaki and Albrighton making way.

Leicester have sparked into life after the penalty save and have started applying some pressure of their own.

De Gea has to save with his feet from Albrighton, who drove the ball low and across goal. Coming up to the hour mark, the score remains 0-0.

SCHMEICHEL SAVES LUKAKU'S PENALTY!

It was telegraphed from the Belgian. Schmeichel went early and guessed the right way. Lukaku denied his fifth goal for United for now.

Claims for a penalty early in the second half waved away by referee Oliver as Maguire grappled with Lukaku...

But he has seen fit to award a spot-kick against Simpson, who handled Martial's cross.

Lukaku has the ball in his hand. Will he open the scoring?

Second half about to start - who will draw first blood?

Half-time: Manchester United 0-0 Leicester City.

A host of chances had by the Red Devils but they have been unable to make the breakhthrough.

Vardy's pace has caused United one or two problems, but Mourinho's men will want to find their ruthless edge in the second half.

Five minutes until half-time. Manchester United dominating so far but the opening goal has not been forthcoming.

Leicester have showed glimpses of attacking intent, but United have had certainly had the lion's share of chances, with the most recent one being spurned by Lukaku, who heads wide from Blind's cross.

Leicester were on the attack but play has been stopped - Christian Fuchs is down with a head injury after taking an elbow from Valencia.

Pogba has not been afraid to shoot from distance today!

His sixth effort of the game just evades the right post. The Frenchman has been very much involved in proceedings so far but will be hoping for better end-product soon.

Claims for a United free-kick just outside the Leicester boss as Simpson and Jones collide, but referee Michael Oliver saw nothing untoward.

Mkhitaryan then found himself in space in the area but a vital touch from Maguire saw the ball go for a corner.

Martial finds Pogba just outside the area, but once again the Frenchman can't find the target with another rasping effort.

The Red Devils keep up the pressure through Martial, whose low effort is well gathered by Schmeichel.

Mata manages to set Martial away but Maguire is out to meet him. United recycle the ball back to Pogba, but his effort is never troubling Schmeichel.

Martial has looked lively so far. Will he continue his good form today?

Mahrez tries to get in behind United but failed to get past Jones. The ball fell nicely for Okazaki, who tested De Gea with a low drive.

At the other end, a brilliant effort from Pogba troubles Schmeichel but flashes just wide of the Leicester post. Entertaining match so far.

United really pressing for the opener. Some more impressive link-up play leads to Blind whipping in a delicious ball, but Pogba's effort goes just wide of the post.

Immediately after, Lukaku links up with Mata who nutmegs Maguire and forces Schmeichel to make a spellbinding save.

Still 0-0, but United should really be in front.

Pogba is dispossessed and allows Vardy to bare down on goal, but Bailly just about marshals the England international away from danger.

United surge up the other end and eventually have the ball in the net, but it's disallowed for offside. Lukaku turned and unleashed a shot that stung Schmeichel's palms. Mata applied the finish, but the linesman's flag was up.

United really trying got exploit the right channel in the early stages. The ball is worked to Valencia, and his cross is just about dealt with by Simpson who manages to direct it back to Schmeichel.

Mkihtaryan tries to feed Lukaku but Maguire cuts out the pass. United come again through Valencia and Pogba, but the pair construe to kick the ball into touch. Poor.

A rather intermittent passage of play ends as United attempt to establish their rhythm. Pogba, Mata and Valencia link up well down the right but their work does not bear fruit.

At the other end, a long ball up to Vardy almost causes confusion but De Gea manages to quell any danger.

Lukaku tries to pick out Martial but Mahrez managed to intercept in the nick of time. A poor pass from the Belgian, who could have set Martial away there.

Leicester try and create an attack of their own but Matty James' curled effort does not trouble De Gea at all.

Four minutes gone, still 0-0.

Manchester United have started like a house on fire. Martial darts across the pitch and lays the ball to Blind, who fizzes the ball across the face of goal.

Valencia picks up the cross from the right, bu Leicester receive respite as Lukaku was adjudged to have fouled Schmeichel.

Juan Mata gets us under way at Old Trafford and immediately United set the pace.

Mkhitaryan breaks through into the box but his shot was blocked by Fuchs. Bright from the hosts.

Some former athlete is present at Old Trafford...

A reminder of today's line-ups and substitutes:

Just a few minutes to go until the start of play. Both teams waiting to emerge from the tunnel.

Craig Shakespeare's pre-match thoughts:

"I think we have to look at this as an exciting challenge, it's one to look forward to.

"I think you have to respect the opposition, they're very powerful but we have to understand our strengths and remember what we're good at.

"You come against world-class players every week in the Premier League."

Expansion on Ferdinand's thoughts about United...

Jose Mourinho's pre-match thoughts:

"We have to try and win but I repeat, last season we had nine points in three matches but it meant nothing as we finished sixth.

"We won the first two matches and played well so we have to keep that level. We have to try to win.

"When the game is in your hands and the players are playing well, I shouldn't control the emotion, I should let the guys run and express themselves.

"In some other matches you cannot do that. I know that Leicester is the best team we have faced in the beginning of the season, they will give us a difficult match, let's see if we can win again."

Midfield maestro Juan Mata has given his two cents on United's attack.

"I think we're playing with confidence, but now we have pace in the team, we have good attacking players and like to play offensive payers.

On Lukaku and Ibrahimovic, Mata said: "They're both great, they know how to score. Lukaku has different movement than Zlatan, who comes deep and joins in with the midfield. Lukaku goes in behind, they complement each other well.

Rio Ferdinand believes Manchester United have their arrogance back and says other teams are intimidated by their physical presence.

Old Trafford is certainly the land of the giants, and they are playing with a certain swagger. Will they carry that on today?

Leicester's line-up in graphic form. The wait for Iheanacho's first start goes on.

Happy with that, United fans?

So Marcus Rashford makes way for Anthony Martial, who will be looking to rise to the challenge set by Jose Mourinho.

The United boss wants "more than glimpses" from the Frenchman, who was linked with a move away from Old Trafford this summer.

Leicester on the other hand are completely unchanged despite concerns over a number of players. Jamie Vardy, Harry Maguire and Wes Morgan have all shaken off knocks to feature at the Theatre of Dreams.

SUBSTITUTES

Manchester United: Romero, Darmian, Fellaini, Herrera, Smalling, Lingard, Rashford.

Leicester City: Hamer, Chilwell, Amartey, King, Gray, Iheanacho, Slimani.

TEAM NEWS

Manchester United: De Gea, Valencia, Bailly, Jones, Blind, Matic, Pogba, Mata, Mkhitaryan, Martial, Lukaku.

TEAM NEWS

Leicester City: Schmeichel, Maguire, Simpson, Morgan, Fuchs, Wilfred Ndidi, James, Mahrez, Albrighton, Okazaki, Vardy

Just 10 minutes until the teams are revealed.

Mourinho does not exactly need to ring the changes, but Anthony Martial is certainly knocking on the door. Will the Portuguese allow the Frenchman a chance to impress from the off?

As for Leicester, Shakespeare has multiple fitness concerns and may decide to rotate after a number of players impressed during their League Cup victory over Sheffield United in midweek.

A very decorated jacket. I wonder who this chap is backing this evening?

Leicester City will welcome back captain Wes Morgan for the clash with United, Craig Shakespeare confirmed on Thursday.

The influential Jamaican international has featured in both of his side's opening top-flight fixtures in 2017-18, although was not considered for a midweek Carabao Cup second-round victory at Sheffield United due to a back injury suffered in the preceding 2-0 home win over Brighton & Hove Albion.

"Wes will be involved," Shakespeare told reporters at his pre-match press conference. "He has trained the last couple of days. Hopefully we won't get an adverse reaction."

Another Manchester United injury victim, Marcos Rojo, will not be rushed back into action by Mourinho, who is planning to bring the Argentine back into the fold in December.

"Again, there is no rush," Mourinho told reporters during his pre-Leicester City press conference on Friday (25 August). "When I see him run, I like it. It doesn't look like somebody with an injury.

"There is no limping, there are no details of injury, but that is just body language, that is just straight running. Football is different, we have to respect the timings and the timings are bringing Marcos to the team around December, not before."

Manchester United forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic is likely to be in the stands this evening after re-signing with the Red Devils earlier this week.

The Swede could have a crucial role to play in United's season, but supporters will still have to wait a while to see him back in action. The veteran is still recovering from a nasty knee injury, and Mourinho has already rule him out for the whole of the Champions League group stage.

"He will not be ready for the group phase of the Champions League. I don't think there will be any chance of that," Mourinho said during a press conference.

"Do we have space in the Champions League list to have him? Yes, we have, so we don't need to leave any player outside the Champions League list. But I'm not thinking with Zlatan to play any part in the group phase. Hopefully, he can play in the knockout phase but, for that, we need to finish [in the] top two."

Manchester United have enjoyed an immaculate start to the new Premier League season, but their noisy neighbours Manchester City have leapfrogged them in the Premier League table after leaving it late to beat Bournemouth 2-1 at the Vitality Stadium.

Jose Mourinho's men are also currently behind Huddersfield Town as it stands and will hope to reclaim their place at the summit of the table this evening with victory over the Foxes, who find themselves in 10th place as it stands.

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Both clubs have enjoyed exciting starts to the new Premier League season. United have won both of their opening league matches, scoring eight without reply, while Leicester were involved in a barnstorming curtain-raiser with Arsenal before securing victory against newly promoted Brighton and Hove Albion last week.

United will be looking to continue their glistening form but Craig Shakespeare's side, who have a number of injury doubts going into the match at Old Trafford, will look to put a spanner in the works of Jose Mourinho's men, who beat the former Premier League champions 4-1 in the same fixture last season.

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