Manchester United made headlines with a resounding 5-2 victory over Leicester City in the Carabao Cup’s fourth round, marking their first time scoring five goals in a match since August 2021. This unprecedented scoring spree has sparked rumors and accusations that United players might have been holding back under Erik ten Hag, with some sources alleging they played poorly in past games to undermine his position.
The game saw Casemiro open the scoring early on with a stunning 25-yard shot that left Leicester’s Danny Ward rooted to the spot. Shortly after, Casemiro sent a precise long ball to Diogo Dalot on the right wing, who then crossed it perfectly for Alejandro Garnacho to tap in and double the lead.
Bruno Fernandes then scored his first goal of the season with a free-kick that deflected off Leicester’s James Justin, making it 3-0. Casemiro quickly followed with a scrappy goal in the box, marking his third goal in three days. Despite Leicester’s efforts, including goals from El Khannous and Conor Coady, United maintained a commanding 4-2 lead going into halftime.
In the second half, Bruno Fernandes completed his brace with a goal in the 59th minute, sealing a comfortable 5-2 victory. United’s newfound attacking efficiency in the game has sparked speculation, as the team consistently produced high shot counts this season but had struggled to convert under Ten Hag.
This commanding win was also notable for interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, setting a promising tone ahead of United’s Premier League clash against Chelsea. Having advanced to the Carabao Cup quarterfinals, United will face Tottenham next. As rumors of a player rebellion swirl, United’s next matches will be closely watched for signs of how the squad truly feels about the managerial change.
