• LEICESTER CITY RATINGS: Kasper Schmeichel, 6 -- Hesitated slightly when a seemingly innocuous cross was flapped away for a corner, and although he didn’t have a great deal to do, the Dane could do nothing about Greenwood’s swept finish for 1-1. EPA
    LEICESTER CITY RATINGS: Kasper Schmeichel, 6 -- Hesitated slightly when a seemingly innocuous cross was flapped away for a corner, and although he didn’t have a great deal to do, the Dane could do nothing about Greenwood’s swept finish for 1-1. EPA
  • Timothy Castagne, 6 -- Could perhaps have reacted quicker to the loose ball that Mason Greenwood dispatched to make the scores level, but the Belgian was busy on the overlap and gave opposite number Aaron Wan-Bissaka plenty to think about. AFP
    Timothy Castagne, 6 -- Could perhaps have reacted quicker to the loose ball that Mason Greenwood dispatched to make the scores level, but the Belgian was busy on the overlap and gave opposite number Aaron Wan-Bissaka plenty to think about. AFP
  • Caglar Soyuncu, 7 -- The hosts had to withstand waves of United pressure as the visitors poured forward in search of goals but Soyuncu stood firm and didn’t put a foot wrong throughout. A brilliant tackle on Greenwood in the 71st minute was a particular highlight. Reuters
    Caglar Soyuncu, 7 -- The hosts had to withstand waves of United pressure as the visitors poured forward in search of goals but Soyuncu stood firm and didn’t put a foot wrong throughout. A brilliant tackle on Greenwood in the 71st minute was a particular highlight. Reuters
  • Jonny Evans, 8 -- Had United forward Anthony Martial firmly in his back pocket in what was an excellent, commanding display from the former Red. Booked for clipping Fernandes as the United sub looked to spread the play during a counterattack. AFP
    Jonny Evans, 8 -- Had United forward Anthony Martial firmly in his back pocket in what was an excellent, commanding display from the former Red. Booked for clipping Fernandes as the United sub looked to spread the play during a counterattack. AFP
  • Wesley Fofana, 7 -- Continues to look a real talent but wasn’t convincing when Paul Pogba rolled his compatriot in the build-up to United’s equaliser just before half time. The quieter of the three Leicester centre-backs aside from that but went about his business effectively and with a degree of elegance. AFP
    Wesley Fofana, 7 -- Continues to look a real talent but wasn’t convincing when Paul Pogba rolled his compatriot in the build-up to United’s equaliser just before half time. The quieter of the three Leicester centre-backs aside from that but went about his business effectively and with a degree of elegance. AFP
  • Marc Albrighton, 6 -- Not quite as effective on his flank as his counterpart Castagne on the other wing but the Englishman plugged away and wasn’t afraid to do the dirty work in his own defensive third. Booked for kicking the ball away needlessly in the second half. AFP
    Marc Albrighton, 6 -- Not quite as effective on his flank as his counterpart Castagne on the other wing but the Englishman plugged away and wasn’t afraid to do the dirty work in his own defensive third. Booked for kicking the ball away needlessly in the second half. AFP
  • Youri Tielemans, 8 -- Some good pressure off the ball forced the crucial mistake from Fred that gifted his side the opener. He then made the breakthrough in the second half as he played a neat one-two with Iheanacho before driving towards the box and firing a well-placed effort into the bottom corner to restore Leicester’s lead. Reuters
    Youri Tielemans, 8 -- Some good pressure off the ball forced the crucial mistake from Fred that gifted his side the opener. He then made the breakthrough in the second half as he played a neat one-two with Iheanacho before driving towards the box and firing a well-placed effort into the bottom corner to restore Leicester’s lead. Reuters
  • Wilfred Ndidi, 7 -- Typically alert to snuff out any embers of danger that threatened to manifest into penetrative United attacks. Comfortably one of the best in his position in Europe and didn’t do his burgeoning reputation any harm today. AFP
    Wilfred Ndidi, 7 -- Typically alert to snuff out any embers of danger that threatened to manifest into penetrative United attacks. Comfortably one of the best in his position in Europe and didn’t do his burgeoning reputation any harm today. AFP
  • Ayoze Perez, 6 -- Wasn’t quite in the thick of the game at times but when he did have the ball he looked dangerous and looks at home in a central role behind two strikers. There were no big moments, but it was a decent display from the Spaniard, which came to an end in the 73rd minute when he was replaced by Dennis Praet. AFP
    Ayoze Perez, 6 -- Wasn’t quite in the thick of the game at times but when he did have the ball he looked dangerous and looks at home in a central role behind two strikers. There were no big moments, but it was a decent display from the Spaniard, which came to an end in the 73rd minute when he was replaced by Dennis Praet. AFP
  • Jamie Vardy, 6 -- Peeled away onto the Leicester left as he looked to find space but didn’t really test Dean Henderson with anything particularly dangerous despite a handful of opportunities to do so, including a guilt-edged chance just before the hour when he was clean through but dragged wide. Replaced by Hamza Choudhury for the final eight minutes. Reuters
    Jamie Vardy, 6 -- Peeled away onto the Leicester left as he looked to find space but didn’t really test Dean Henderson with anything particularly dangerous despite a handful of opportunities to do so, including a guilt-edged chance just before the hour when he was clean through but dragged wide. Replaced by Hamza Choudhury for the final eight minutes. Reuters
  • Kelechi Iheanacho, 8 -- Made no mistake when he capitalised on sloppy play from Fred to round Henderson and put the hosts ahead midway through the first half. He then combined brilliantly with Tielemans for the second before nodding home at the back post to seal the Foxes’ place in the final four. Reuters
    Kelechi Iheanacho, 8 -- Made no mistake when he capitalised on sloppy play from Fred to round Henderson and put the hosts ahead midway through the first half. He then combined brilliantly with Tielemans for the second before nodding home at the back post to seal the Foxes’ place in the final four. Reuters
  • SUB: Dennis Praet (Perez, 73’) N/A – The Belgian didn’t really get into the game, but his creative prowess wasn’t particularly needed, with his side sitting prettily in the lead. AFP
    SUB: Dennis Praet (Perez, 73’) N/A – The Belgian didn’t really get into the game, but his creative prowess wasn’t particularly needed, with his side sitting prettily in the lead. AFP
  • SUB: Hamza Choudhury (Vardy, 83’) N/A – Came on to add some steel in the Leicester midfield and played his part in sealing the win. AFP
    SUB: Hamza Choudhury (Vardy, 83’) N/A – Came on to add some steel in the Leicester midfield and played his part in sealing the win. AFP
  • MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: Dean Henderson 6. In form and parried a snap shot from Vardy. Could do little for opening goal which prevented another clean sheet. Couldn’t do much for the two goals which followed either as he conceded three for the first time for United. AFP
    MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: Dean Henderson 6. In form and parried a snap shot from Vardy. Could do little for opening goal which prevented another clean sheet. Couldn’t do much for the two goals which followed either as he conceded three for the first time for United. AFP
  • Aaron Wan-Bissaka 6. Pressed hard by Castagne who closed him down and pressed him back. By far the highest number of touches of any United player – which showed how much the defence was under pressure. Reuters
    Aaron Wan-Bissaka 6. Pressed hard by Castagne who closed him down and pressed him back. By far the highest number of touches of any United player – which showed how much the defence was under pressure. Reuters
  • Harry Maguire 5. Blocked a Vardy shot and then gave Fred a poor pass which the midfielder messed up. Then booked for a foul on Iheanacho as he had a bad first half against his former club. Easily bypassed by Vardy who then had a free shot on goal after 58 minutes. Reuters
    Harry Maguire 5. Blocked a Vardy shot and then gave Fred a poor pass which the midfielder messed up. Then booked for a foul on Iheanacho as he had a bad first half against his former club. Easily bypassed by Vardy who then had a free shot on goal after 58 minutes. Reuters
  • Victor Lindelof 6. In form and fine against Vardy, who wasn’t at his best. Shame for him and his team that the rest of the Leicester team were. Reuters
    Victor Lindelof 6. In form and fine against Vardy, who wasn’t at his best. Shame for him and his team that the rest of the Leicester team were. Reuters
  • Alex Telles 7. Smart defending against Iheanacho after four minutes and United looked most threatening with Telles and Pogba down the left. Lashed a shot across goal as United responded to Leicester taking the lead again. Unfortunate to be substituted. AFP
    Alex Telles 7. Smart defending against Iheanacho after four minutes and United looked most threatening with Telles and Pogba down the left. Lashed a shot across goal as United responded to Leicester taking the lead again. Unfortunate to be substituted. AFP
  • Fred 3. Sloppy action led to Leicester’s first main attack, then made another error and then gifted Leicester a first goal. Holding your hands up doesn’t suffice. Did little to prevent Leicester’s second and gave the ball away as United had a 4 vs 3 attack. His worst game in a red shirt. Reuters
    Fred 3. Sloppy action led to Leicester’s first main attack, then made another error and then gifted Leicester a first goal. Holding your hands up doesn’t suffice. Did little to prevent Leicester’s second and gave the ball away as United had a 4 vs 3 attack. His worst game in a red shirt. Reuters
  • Nemanja Matic 5. Not error prone like Fred, but easily bypassed for Leicester’s second and United’s static midfield was outclassed. Couldn’t complain about being substituted – though he may have wondered why it wasn’t the man next to him who went off. AFP
    Nemanja Matic 5. Not error prone like Fred, but easily bypassed for Leicester’s second and United’s static midfield was outclassed. Couldn’t complain about being substituted – though he may have wondered why it wasn’t the man next to him who went off. AFP
  • Donny Van de Beek 5. Continued his run of starting every FA Cup game this season. Cleverly left Pogba’s cross for Greenwood to score and did OK but didn’t impact on the game enough. He’s short of match practice but he’s not going to get selected if he doesn’t do more. AFP
    Donny Van de Beek 5. Continued his run of starting every FA Cup game this season. Cleverly left Pogba’s cross for Greenwood to score and did OK but didn’t impact on the game enough. He’s short of match practice but he’s not going to get selected if he doesn’t do more. AFP
  • Mason Greenwood 6. Needed that equaliser against the run of play as much as his team. It was a tidy left foot strike after 38 minutes and his first goal since against Liverpool in the fourth round. AFP
    Mason Greenwood 6. Needed that equaliser against the run of play as much as his team. It was a tidy left foot strike after 38 minutes and his first goal since against Liverpool in the fourth round. AFP
  • Paul Pogba 6. First start in six weeks and set up the equaliser in a rare first half attack from United. Came off just before the hour. Was never going to play for 90. United need him fit and in-form as soon as possible. Reuters
    Paul Pogba 6. First start in six weeks and set up the equaliser in a rare first half attack from United. Came off just before the hour. Was never going to play for 90. United need him fit and in-form as soon as possible. Reuters
  • Anthony Martial 5. Often isolated, often out of position and now out of the FA Cup as United’s 29-game domestic unbeaten away run came to and end. Been a big disappointment this season. Reuters
    Anthony Martial 5. Often isolated, often out of position and now out of the FA Cup as United’s 29-game domestic unbeaten away run came to and end. Been a big disappointment this season. Reuters
  • SUB: Luke Shaw 6. On for Telles after 64 minutes in a quadruple substitution. The man he replaced hadn’t done badly, unlike some of the others who had their chance. AFP
    SUB: Luke Shaw 6. On for Telles after 64 minutes in a quadruple substitution. The man he replaced hadn’t done badly, unlike some of the others who had their chance. AFP
  • SUB: Bruno Fernandes 6. On for Van de Beek. A fine 87th minute free-kick was well saved by Schmeichel. AFP
    SUB: Bruno Fernandes 6. On for Van de Beek. A fine 87th minute free-kick was well saved by Schmeichel. AFP
  • SUB: Edinson Cavani 5. On Pogba after 64. Slipped from a man who could have provided a major impetus for United’s season to a stop-starter who looks unhappy with his lot. AFP
    SUB: Edinson Cavani 5. On Pogba after 64. Slipped from a man who could have provided a major impetus for United’s season to a stop-starter who looks unhappy with his lot. AFP
  • SUB: Scott McTominay 4. On for Matic after 64. Booked but will be remembered for misjudging the ball at the back post which led to Leicester’s third. He’d given away the free kick in the first place. Reuters
    SUB: Scott McTominay 4. On for Matic after 64. Booked but will be remembered for misjudging the ball at the back post which led to Leicester’s third. He’d given away the free kick in the first place. Reuters
  • SUB: Amad Diallo N/A. On for Fred after 84. One for the future. Shame there are not more players for now. AFP
    SUB: Amad Diallo N/A. On for Fred after 84. One for the future. Shame there are not more players for now. AFP

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Leicester City v Manchester United player ratings: Kelechi Iheanacho pounces on mistakes; Fred has his worst game

Iheanacho scored two poacher's goals as they beat Manchester United 3-1 in their FA Cup quarter-final

James Capps and Andy Mitten

March 22, 2021

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Leicester City's Kelechi Iheanacho scored two poacher's goals as they beat Manchester United 3-1 in their FA Cup quarter-final on Sunday to set up a last-four clash against Southampton.

The Foxes took the lead following a horrendous error from Manchester United's Fred, whose backpass became a through-ball for Iheanacho. The Nigerian collected it and rounded the keeper before firing home in the 24th minute.

United struck back seven minutes before half time as Mason Greenwood rifled Paul Pogba's centre into the net, but they never got to grips with Leicester in midfield and they went behind again early in the second half.

Youri Tielemans surged at United's soft centre, bursting through and brushing off a less-than-convincing challenge from Fred before firing a low shot into the bottom corner.

Jamie Vardy could have brought his seven-game goal drought to an end but he pulled his shot just wide of the near post when clean through on goal. His selfless running, however, was instrumental in creating space for his Leicester team mates.

United's woeful defence was exposed again in the 78th minute as Iheanacho was left completely unmarked at the far post to head home Marc Albrighton's free kick, sealing the victory and sending his side into the semis.

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