Foxes Get Thrashed: Leicester Crushed 5-2 by Man United
The King Power Stadium was a scene of despair on Saturday as Leicester City suffered a brutal 5-2 defeat at the hands of Manchester United. It was a performance that left fans scratching their heads, as the Foxes were simply outclassed by a rampant Red Devils side.
From the get-go, Leicester looked shaky. United pressed high and dominated possession, with Marcus Rashford scoring a brace in the first half. The Foxes were caught napping on several occasions, with the defense struggling to cope with United's pacey attack.
The second half didn't offer much solace. While Leicester managed to pull two goals back through Kelechi Iheanacho, it was too little too late. Rashford completed his hat-trick, and Anthony Martial and Alejandro Garnacho added further goals to rub salt in the wound.
This loss is a huge blow for Leicester. They've now lost their last three matches and are slipping further down the table. Manager Brendan Rodgers will need to figure out what went wrong quickly, as the Foxes face a crucial run of fixtures in the coming weeks.
There were some positives to take away. Iheanacho's brace was a bright spot, and the team showed glimpses of fight in the second half. However, the overall performance was simply not good enough.
Moving forward, Leicester needs to find a way to regain their defensive solidity. They were far too open against United, and they'll need to tighten up if they want to start winning games again.
The Foxes have a tough task ahead. They face a pivotal match against Liverpool next week, and they'll need to be at their very best to get anything from that game.
The question remains, can Leicester bounce back? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure, this performance was a wake-up call. The Foxes need to find their mojo, and fast.