‘Much better’ - Manchester United fans make Cristiano Ronaldo point after superb Jadon Sancho opener vs Leicester

Manchester United fans have suggested that the team look “better” without Cristiano Ronaldo in the side, while hailing Jadon Sancho for his composed finish against Leicester to open the scoring for the visitors.

A deft assist from Marcus Rashford - who again started as the main striker ahead of the benched Ronaldo amid Anthony Martial’s injury - allowed Sancho to round the keeper before coolly slotting home on 23 minutes.

It was his second goal of the season following his clever finish against Liverpool earlier this month. The opener followed a positive beginning to the game for United, who looked well-oiled and much improved from their slow start in Saturday’s 1-0 over Southampton.

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A number of United fans claimed that the side looked slicker without 37-year-old Ronaldo on the pitch. The superstar was named on the bench for the third game in a row.

With the transfer deadline at 11pm tonight, Ronaldo is set to stay at United despite his exit request earlier this summer. Several supporters on Twitter seem to be hoping he stays on the bench going forward after a promising start at the King Power Stadium while many also applauded Sancho for his fantastic finish.

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