Manchester United Vs Leicester City: Casemiro, Bruno Score Brace To Kick-Off Van Nistelrooy's Era With Massive Win

Manchester United Beat Leicester City: The Red Devils are off to a flying start under Ruud Van Nistelrooy, as brace from Casemiro and Bruno seals the deal against Foxes in EFL Cup. Read below.

Alejandro Garnacho continues his fine form this season, as he scored a goal and provided an assist in Manchester United's 5-2 rout of Leicester City

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Manchester United Beat Leicester City: Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes scored a brace as Manchester United kick-off the Van Nistelrooy Era with a 5-2 rout of Leicester City at home in their EFL Cup 2024/25 Round of 16 fixture.

The match at Old Trafford marked the start of a new Era for Red Devils, who were playing their first match after the sacking of former coach Erik Ten Hag.

A feast of goals at Old Trafford! ⚽️#MUFC || #CarabaoCup

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 30, 2024

The hosts were off to a flying start, as Alejandro Garnacho exposed the backline of Leicester City by moving into space and laying the ball for Casemiro, who thumped-in his effort in the top corner to break the deadlock in the 15th minute.

Watch the goal here:

What a rocket from @Casemiro! 🚀#MUFC || #CarabaoCup pic.twitter.com/OfIvc1elEX

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 31, 2024

13 minutes later, the Argentinian found himself on the scoresheet as well, as Diogo Dalot’s low-cross was well-met by the winger, who produced a neat finish at the far post.

Bruno Fernandes scored a lovely free-kick to make it 4-1 at half-time and capped-off his brilliant day with a fine finish to make it 5-1 in the 59th minute.

With the win, Manchester United have now scored 5 goals in a single game for the first time since their 7-0 win against Barnsley back in September 2024.

Casemiro Returns To Form With A Stunning Goal

Casemiro has been heavily criticised for his lack of form and consistency in 2024, and there were several reports that the veteran midfielder might be sold in the winter transfer window. However, the 5-time UEFA Champions League winner with Real Madrid produced an outstanding performance, displaying the Casemiro of old days, as he scored a brace to help Manchester United oust Leicester City to qualify for the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup 2024/25.

The fans are now hopeful that the Brazilian can find his feet under Ruud Van Nistelrooy, as Manchester United are heavily struggling in both, the Premier League and UEFA Europa League, competitions this season.