Manchester United 2-1 Leicester City: 5 Talking Points from the game

#4 Rashford needs to do more

Rashford was not too effective in the Number 10 role

Rashford started as the focal point for the United attack and after initially looking busy, was at fault for being wasteful in attack. In a refreshing change to their preseason efforts, United managed 8 shots, 6 of which were on target. However, none of those 8 were from Rashford.

Quite a few United counter moves fell flat because of his indecision. He also needs to do a lot more with the ball on the feet, because he will not be the first choice for the striker’s position this season and on current form, Mata easily surpasses him on the right. The diminutive Spaniard was quite lively, threading in nice balls, helping Darmian out on a few occasions, switching places and showing unreal control and touches.

Mata even set up the ultimate winner, when he found Shaw at the edge of the box. But Rashford did have his moments, especially when his showed blistering pace to good effect in the counter attacks, but needs to use more than just his pace to be a part of the first team at Manchester United.