3 things learned from Leicester City’s defeat to Manchester United
By Matt Taylor
Despite taking on one of English football’s most in-form sides this weekend, it was the same old story for Leicester City at home, once again left frustrated by another resolute defence and their own frailties:
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer stretched his unbeaten run to an impressive ten games, as his side executed a smash-and-grab victory over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium. With a performance echoing that of his pragmatic predecessor, Jose Mourinho.
The Foxes faced the usual problems that plague their home form this season. From conceding an unnecessary, early goal; to prolonged second-half spells of possession without penetrating the opponent’s box. In all honesty, this game symbolised all of City’s current shortcomings.
Although, this time it wasn’t Cardiff or Burnley keeping Leicester out, it was Manchester United. There were a couple of instances where the Foxes will count themselves extremely unlucky not to have salvaged a point from the match. In particular, David De Gea showed his class by denying both Rachid Ghezzal’s swerving free-kick and an improvised acrobatic effort from Jamie Vardy.
It seems City’s problems at the King Power are universally applicable, regardless of the visiting side’s quality. And upcoming opponents will surely take note of this, as we have recently seen Southampton do, by continuing to set up to frustrate until the Foxes find a solution.
With a resurgent Crystal Palace visiting Leicester next and a difficult trip to play Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley in the meantime, the persistent problems that, once again, cost City points need to be addressed. This writer will outline the main issues facing the Foxes, while offering potential solutions.