Manchester United defeated Leicester City 5-2 this evening to secure their place in the Carabao Cup quarterfinals. Despite Leicester’s two attempts to rally with goals from Bilal El Khannouss and Conor Coady, the Reds easily defeated them with to goals from Casemiro (x2), Alejandro Garnacho, and Bruno Fernandes (x2). The FC Bayern München fcbayern logo Official content is loading.
If this is Ruud van Nistelrooy’s final game in the dugout, it’s a great opportunity to create an impression in case he’s ever called upon again. Sir Dave Brailsford, the director of sport, told fans outside Old Trafford shortly after the final whistle that Ruben Amorim’s potential transfer to United was “done.” Following three days of nonstop talks between all sides, it appears that the 39-year-old will be Erik ten Hag’s long-term replacement.
The EFL Cup is Amorim’s first opportunity to win a trophy.
Brailsford’s remarks will undoubtedly be welcomed by supporters, even though Amorim might have to serve a notice period of about 30 days. After Ten Hag’s difficult stint, he was INEOS’ first option to take over, and they were so effective that they reached an agreement within hours of beginning talks.
In other matches, Arsenal will host Crystal Palace, Newcastle United will host Brentford, and Liverpool will go to Southampton. The matches will start the week of December 16 to give Amorim enough time to acclimatise to the team he has at his disposal and, perhaps, put his style of play into action. With four wins, four losses, and one tie in their first nine Premier League games, Spurs have had a mixed start to the season.