Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was left “disappointed” by his side’s result against Leicester City. A late own goal from Axel Tuanzebe, though made by Jamie Vardy, rescued a point for Leicester in a 2-2 draw, which keeps the Foxes in second and United in third position in the Premier League.
Solskjaer’s side were pegged back twice at the King Power Stadium. Marcus Rashford‘s opener was cancelled out by Harvey Barnes in the first half before Tuanzebe’s own goal prevented Bruno Fernandes‘ goal being the winner.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ‘Disappointed’ By Manchester United Draw
‘Not the Worst Result’
Indeed, a point isn’t a bad result for either side. It was a tough game for both sides given it was second v third and it keeps both well within touching distance of leaders Liverpool.
Speaking to BT Sport after the game, Solskjaer acknowledged both sides of the argument and insisted that his side need to put it right against Wolverhampton Wanderers in three days time.
He said: “Disappointed we didn’t win today because we had loads of big chances and we could’ve finished it off but they’re a dangerous side, the goal from Jamie Vardy just shows his quality.
“It was a good goal from Marcus Rashford as well and I’m glad he scored. He knows the first chance was a glorious one [missed chance in the first half]. Missing that is just one of those things.
“Both goals should’ve been closed down quicker – the first one definitely and the second one we should manage to stop the cross. You always look at goals conceded, what we should’ve or could’ve done better.
“Of course we’ve got a game in three days – we have an extra recovery day which we will use wisely. One point is not the worst result but we’re disappointed to not get the three points against a tough side.”
Rodgers Satisfied With Point
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers was left satisfied with a point which strengthens his side’s place in the top four.
He said: “I thought it was a good game – two attacking teams and I thought we had lots of really good play. Our defending and counter-pressing was very good you have to do that against teams like Man United they break so fast. In the first half, that element of our game was good.
“Second half we had to defend a bit more but were still compact and tight and then had good moments when we were playing through and maybe lacked the final pass. We go 2-1 behind and we’ve always had enthusiasm and confidence but these games you go behind against a team that’s been playing so well it really showed the mentality of the players and we deserved a point at least out the game.”
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