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Manchester United beat Leicester 1-0 on Thursday night, hours before the summer transfer window closed.

United defeated Leicester at the King Power Stadium and Jadon Sancho's first-half goal proved to be the matchwinner. United were never threatened by the hosts throughout the match and they looked comfortable and in control across the full 90 minutes.

It was another clean sheet and three points for Erik ten Hag, who was given the club's trust regarding recruitment this summer, which led him to sign Tyrell Malacial, Christian Eriksen, Lisandro Martinez, Casemiro, Antony and Martin Dubravka.

Four of Ten Hag's signings have Eredivisie pedigree, including Eriksen who came through Ajax's academy.

Elsewhere, Ethan Galbraith, James Garner and Tahith Chong left the club on deadline day.

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David de Gea

Much better with the ball at his feet and denied James Maddison with a fine save in his best display so far this season. 7

Diogo Dalot

Did superbly to start the move Jadon Sancho finished to score and was proactive in attack, slick on the ball but booked. 7

Raphael Varane

Did not put a foot wrong all night and it is perverse to think he was briefly fourth-choice centre-back in pre-season. Another superb performance. 8

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It came in the 26 th minute; a flurry of slick and sharp passes inside their own third that quickened when Lisandro Martinez broke the lines to send Tyrell Malacia foraging forward. Defence to attack.

“United, United, United,” the away-dayers roared. This was a glimpse of the identity Erik ten Hag was hired to install, an incisive and progressive approach played out well within earshot of the United following. David de Gea was