Once upon a time Leicester vs Manchester United probably wasn’t exactly a major glamour tie.
But these days this top-of-the-table clash is the hottest ticket in town.
The focus was on one man – Jamie Vardy – and the free-scoring former Fleetwood Town man didn’t let the world down and bagged his 11th consecutive Premier League goal, knocking United legend Ruud Van Nistelrooy off the top spot. It only took him 24 minutes.
While the world was still congratulating the Englishman, Bastian Schweinsteiger popped up to open his United account on the stroke of half time to restore parity.
Both sides had chances to win the game but neither could find the net in the second half and the game finished 1-1 with The Foxes still sitting a point above United in second.
The internet reacted in style after the game. Obviously everyone was still in awe of Jamie Vardy’s record-breaking exploits…
Vardy! He scores when he wants.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) November 28, 2015
https://twitter.com/mr_gachichio/status/670688000934862848
Jamie Vardy take a bow – sheer commitment, energy, and making the absolute most of your talent – enjoy the moment #11inarow
— Peter Tyler (@PeterTyler55) November 28, 2015
San Marino and Lithuania the only other teams to stop Jamie Vardy scoring in 90 minutes. Who says San Marino football hasn't progressed?
— Dan Ripley (@Ripley_77) November 28, 2015
What’s the opposite of awe? Whatever the word is, that’s pretty much how the internet was feeling about another abject performance from Wayne Rooney.
https://twitter.com/MiguelDelaney/status/670677376783790080
Can't imagine Rooney ever sitting in the bogs at West Brom & realising it's over like Neville, no matter how bad it is and how bad it'll get
— Matthew Stanger (@MatthewStanger) November 28, 2015
Wayne Rooney's game by numbers vs. Leicester:
70% pass accuracy
0 shots on target
0 chances created
0 take-ons
0 crosses completedSubbed.
— Squawka (@Squawka) November 28, 2015
Another night of nothing from Wayne Rooney. Maybe he would be more useful as an impact player from the bench? If even that #MUFC
— Kevin Palmer 💙 (@RealKevinPalmer) November 28, 2015
https://twitter.com/bondurantt/status/670683648920809473
But the performance of United’s Matteo Darmian didn’t set the world on fire either…
Man Utd are as boring as hell. Damian is terrible
— Lord Doran of Westwinds (@donsue45) November 28, 2015
Remember when people said Darmian was better than Clyne 😂
— Fields of Anfield Road 🇵🇸 (@FOAnfieldRoad) November 28, 2015
Matteo Darmian's confidence has disintegrated. Looked brilliant in August.
— Rob Dawson (@RobDawsonESPN) November 28, 2015
@ManUtd Darmian's become shite ever since that Arsenal game. I blame Sanchez for it.
— – (@scotchoverflow) November 28, 2015
Then attentions inevitably turned to one man…
I get Van Gaal has his vision, but this side struggles to fit into that. A better manager would be more flexible to players' abilities.
— tatiana tacca (@TatianaMUFC) November 28, 2015
Might give the glazers a call tonight,louis van gaal's time is up 🙂 To much negative football. #MUFC
— Sun Tzu (@RealSunTzu2024) November 28, 2015
Louis Van Gaal made one correct decision today & that was subbing #Rooney. Another dismal display from our 'captain'.
— Paddy Meaney (@iPad180) November 28, 2015
https://twitter.com/UtdSite/status/670687776887689216
Massive point for Manchester United. Hanging on like that against Leicester shows how far they've come under Van Gaal.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) November 28, 2015
“Louis van Gaal, he sends you to sleep” sing the Leicester fans… they have a point.
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) November 28, 2015
