LEICESTER CITY fought back from 3-1 down to secure a stunning victory over a defensively frail Manchester United. United were on course for a win when a Robin van Persie header and a magical Angel Di Maria chip put them ahead. Leonardo Ulloa’s header reduced the deficit before Ander Herrera’s back heel extended United’s lead.

But Leicester hit back through a David Nugent penalty and Esteban Cambiasso equalised before Jamie Vardy and a Ulloa penalty secured the win.
It was an incredible turnaround in fortunes for Leicester, who seemed to be heading to defeat with just 25 minutes of an unpredictable and breathless match remaining.

The turning point was a controversial second-half penalty. Referee Mark Clattenburg allowed Vardy to barge Rafael just outside the box but, as the two players continued their battle in the area, the United defender brought down the striker clumsily and the official pointed towards the spot.

United’s players protested — and captain Wayne Rooney continued to do so after the final whistle — but Nugent retained his composure to drill his 50th league goal for

the club down the middle.
Within less than two minutes, United’s defence lapsed again as former Inter Milan midfielder Cambiasso struck an unexpected and dramatic equaliser low into the net.
The home fans were buoyant and the game now belonged to the galvanised Foxes as United crumbled in the final 10 minutes. Ritchie De Laet dispossessed substitute Juan Mata on the right and galloped forward before finding Vardy, who finished coolly to give his side the lead.

Better was to come for Leicester as they made sure of the three points — which move them to sixth in the league — when United conceded a second penalty.
Tyler Blackett was the culprit, with the defender also red carded for his rash challenge on Vardy. Ulloa stepped up to score his fifth league goal and spark wild celebrations.

United had picked up their first win of the season against Queens Park Rangers last weekend, and their newly-assembled attacking talents had put them on course for a second successive league win. But Leicester were not as obliging as Harry Redknapp’s men.

In three minutes of rapid-fire finishing in the first half, it was clear to all that manager Louis Van Gaal has purchased players of exceptional talents to trouble the league’s defences.

For the first goal, Van Persie was presented with a routine header — which went in off Liam Moore — for his first league goal of the season thanks to Falcao’s perfect cross from the left.

The best was yet to come, however, as Di Maria lit up the half with an extraordinary second goal.
The British-record signing collected the ball in his own half and sucked in two Leicester players before finding Wayne Rooney on the left. The captain’s return ball set the Argentine free inside the box and he executed a memorable chip which beat Schmeichel.

But for all of United’s boldness up front, they remain vulnerable in defence and before the United fans’ cheers had dimmed, Leicester scored.
Ulloa missed two early chances, but Leicester’s record signing quickly showed what an astute signing he has been when he connected with Vardy’s cross.

United started the second half like a side intent on extending their advantage, and that is what they did when Herrera pounced on a Di Maria shot which was intended for the bottom corner.

But defending is United’s weakness and errors at the back ensured Leicester became only the sixth team to score five or more goals against the Old Trafford club in the Premier League. — BBC Sport

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