Fernandes brace gives Man Utd win in interim Van Nistelrooy's last game

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Fernandes gave Man Utd the lead with a trademark goal from the edge of the box. AFP

Manchester United beat Leicester 3-0 at Old Trafford in what was the last game for interim manager Ruud Van Nistelrooy, who will make way for Ruben Amorim after keeping the Red Devils unbeaten in his four games as Red Devils boss.

Ruben Amorim will be in charge for the first time when United return from the international break. But Van Nistelrooy was able to hand over the reins with a four-game unbeaten run since stepping up to replace the sacked Erik ten Hag.

The Dutchman led the club for the first time against Leicester in the EFL Cup and leaves with another win over them as the Red Devils secured a comfortable 3-0 win on Sunday, but this time in the Premier League.

Bruno Fernandes marked his 250th United appearance in style by smashing in his fourth goal in four games after a neat interchange of passes with Amad Diallo. Fernandes' burst into the box also created the second goal as his glancing touch deflected off Leicester defender Victor Kristiansen and in for an own goal.

Diallo's two-goal showing in a 2-0 Europa League win over PAOK on Thursday earned the Ivorian a start over Alejandro Garnacho. The Argentine, though, came off the bench to show what he is capable of with a stunning strike into the top corner to round off the scoring. United remain down in 13th but are now just three points off fifth in a congested table.