Leicester City had to postpone their championship party after a 1-1 draw at Manchester United's headquarters. The Foxes had left behind by a goal Anthony Martial, before respond by Wes Morgan.
Come to Old Trafford on Sunday (01/05/2016) night, Leicester need a victory to ensure the title this season. But Martial quick goals in the 8th minute giving a blow to them.
Morgan's header in the 17th minute and then revive chances to win. But until the fight was over no more goal they created, as well as from MU. Leicester himself had to finish the game with 10 men since the 86th minute after Danny Drinkwater receiving two yellow cards.
Overall MU appear more dominant with 70% ball possession as noted ESPN. Host fired 21 shots with six meeting targets. While Leicester have 14 attempts in which three on target.
The draw does not change the position of Leicester. They still lead the standings with now collecting a score of 77 out of 36 weeks. They can win this week to await the results of Tottenham Hotspur, who visit Chelsea on Tuesday (3/5) morning pm.
If Spurs fail to win, Claudio Ranieri's men still hold a party this weekend at week 36. Meanwhile, Manchester United remains in the top five with 60 points.
The game
Leicester MU direct hit from the kick-off. They led 1-0 when the game entered the eighth minute goal by Martial.
This goal begins the movement of Jesse Lingard on the right side. Lingard then pass to Antonio Valencia, whose cross off. Valencia's cross to Martial, free-standing at the far post. Martial grabbed the round leather and unstoppable shot Kasper Schmeichel.
Leicester chance to equalize the score at the 12th minute. However, the feed forward Shinji Okazaki's header Riyad Mahrez still a little wide.
Two minutes later, Schmeichel to rescue a hit. He flopped to confront Lingard hard shot from inside the penalty box.
Leicester evened the score to 1-1 in the 17th minute. Starting situation free kick, the ball is delivered by Danny Drinkwater Morgan headlong into the goal without being able anticipated MU David de Gea.
MU had the opportunity through the dead ball not far from the penalty area in the 21st minute. But Rooney still kicking players hit the fence.
A counter-attack from MU almost fruitful goal in the 31st minute. Lingard receiving feedback breakthrough and got a free room to get into the penalty box. But Danny Simpson rushed after him up engaged in a duel.
Lingard then fell, the ball can be secured by Kasper Schmeichel. MU then ask for offenses and penalties for Simpson. But the referee did not move.
Manchester United continued to press Leicester. In the 36th minute a header from Fellaini still easily secured Schmeichel. Two minutes later Leicester replying with a header Leonardo Ulloa, but still soar.
The dominance of the hosts continued to look, but until the first half ended no other goals are created.
Two-minute second-half run, Leicester get a chance from a corner. Morgan headlong hull ball towards goal, but still easily secured De Gea.
MU responded a minute later. Receiving a pass from Fellaini on the left, Martial stabbed into the middle and direct kick into the goal that ended over the bar.
Leicester build a good chance in the 51st minute. Pressing them make MU lost the ball in the middle. Mahrez then let the bait breakthrough to Simpson who ran free on the right side. Only his cross directed to Okazaki in the middle to turn off the court after hitting Carrick.
Not long ago, Manchester United regained the threat. Feed a corner kick Christian Fuchs greeted Ulloa's header, but still a little shot over the crossbar.
Ulloa returned to spread the danger for United moments later. A long pass from Okazaki headed back to Ulloa behind him and greeted volley. Efforts failed to meet targets for the ball still hit the body Smalling.
An effort of Lingard in the 56th minute Leicester endanger the goal is not enough. Schmeichel could be secured. Fellaini's header in the 70th minute also was wide to the left of the goal.
A quick attack from Leicester in the 71st minute be a serious threat to MU. Mahrez received a pass on the right side, then pushed into the middle before kicking off hard from the front of the penalty box. The ball was punched only by De Gea.
Within seven minutes, Manchester United had a chance trim. Gastric ball Rooney on the left leads to the far post and headed Smalling. But efforts still end up slightly to the right of the goal.
In the 80th minute, Leicester had a good opportunity wasted. From a counterattack, Mahrez on the right side Ulloa sends a cross into the penalty box. Although the position is quite free, Ulloa failed kick perfectly so that the ball can be secured De Gea.
Leicester had to play with 10 men since the 87th minute after Danny Drinkwater received a second yellow card. Memphis Depay He dropped only slightly on the left side of the box and fruitful free kick, although Manchester United had a penalty claim.
From the resulting free kick, Rooney direct kick cleared by Schmeichel. Another kick from Rooney a few moments later can also be anticipated easily by the Leicester keeper.
Until the game was over, no goals are created. The score remained 1-1.
Lineup:
Manchester United: De Gea; Valencia, Smalling, Blind, Rojo; Carrick, Lingard (Mata 62 '), Fellaini (Herrera 75'), Rooney, Martial; Rashford (Depay 82 ')
Leicester City: Schmeichel; Simpson, Morgan, Huth, Fuchs; Mahrez (King 88 '), Kante, Drinkwater, Schlupp (Albrighton 77'), Okazaki (Gray 67 '), Ulloa
Source: detiksport
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