domingo, 1 de maio de 2016

Manchester United 1-1 Leicester City: Morgan earns point but Foxes made to wait - 5 things we learned

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Anthony Martial handed the Red Devils an early lead, but skipper Morgan responded for the Foxes to hand them a share of the spoils


Leicester City will have to wait to lift the Premier League trophy after being held to a 1-1 draw by Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Victory would have handed Claudio Ranieri's men the crown, but they started in the worst possible way, hit by Anthony Martial's early strike.
Kasper Schmeichel made a fine save to deny Jesse Lingard a second, before the Foxes issued a response, with Wes Morgan equalising in the 17th minute, turning home a Danny Drinkwater freekick.
Both sides would go close to finding a winner, but neither could manage to find that decisive touch, while England hopeful Drinkwater was sent off late on for a second yellow card.
Here's five things we learned...

1. Martial proves his enduring class

Fresh from his assist and winner to send United into the FA Cup final , Martial netted again, plundering his 15th goal of his debut campaign in England.
It's further proof of his impressive predatory instincts in front of the target.

Matthew Peters/Man Utd via GettyAnthony Martial celebrates scoring the first goal
Artistry: Martial celebrates putting United in front

2. Rojo caught out for Leicester's leveller

Marcos Rojo was at fault for Leicester's equaliser, out-muscled by Wes Morgan who headed beyond David De Gea.
Rojo was also lucky not to concede a penalty when he appeared to body-check Riyad Mahrez in the United area.

3. Valencia shows what United have missed

Anthony Valencia has endured an injury-ravaged season, missing five months from October to March, but United have been boosted by his return.
Valencia provided the cross for Martial's opener and made a key block to keep out a shot from Jeffrey Schlupp.

Reuters / Darren StaplesDaniel Drinkwater in action with Antonio Valencia
Good showing: Valencia impressed at rightback

4. Leicester show strength of character

Many teams would have wilted under the sustained early pressure from United and Martial's goal.
But Leicester showed the strength of character that has taken them to the brink of an extraordinary title triumph by equalising through Wes Morgan.

Action Images via Reuters / Jason CairnduffWes Morgan scores the first goal for Leicester
Heading home: Wes Morgan nods Leicester's equaliser...


AFP/GettyWes Morgan celebrates scoring the equalising goal
...and he was delighted

5. Fellaini set for ban after trial by video

Marouane Fellaini has been lucky to get away with several reckless elbow-led challenges in the past.
But he seems certain to be hit with a violent conduct charge and three-match ban for his swipe at Robert Huth, which was missed by the ref but is unlikely to go unnoticed by the FA's disciplinary panel.

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