Premier League 2018 – Highlights (One Match): Match Day 1 of 38
This is the first match of Match Day 1 of 38. The highlights are appended below the points table.
| Rank | Name | Won | Draw | Lost | Points |
| 1 | Manchester United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | Bournemouth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Arsenal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Brighton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Cardiff City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Chelsea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Crystal Palace | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Everton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Leicester City | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
For Complete team rankings, click here
English Premier League 2018-19 – Full Schedule
Match 1 of 10: Manchester United vs Leicester City
Result: 2–0
Goal Scorers:
- Manchester United: Paul Pogba 3′ (P), Luke Shaw 83′
Match Statistics:
| Manchester United | Team Stats | Leicester City |
| 8 | Shots | 13 |
| 6 | Shots On Target | 4 |
| 46% | Possession | 54% |
| 482 | Passes | 542 |
| 82% | Pass Accuracy | 83% |
| 11 | Fouls | 8 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 4 | Offsides | 2 |
| 2 | Corners | 5 |
Highlights:
- The hustle around Jose Mourinho’s managerial skills finally came to an end, as Manchester United beat Leicester City to start their Premier League season on a winning note.
And so it begins again… pic.twitter.com/j24yDgqde5
— Kris Voakes (@krisvoakes) August 10, 2018
- In the first half, luck favored the ‘Red Devils’ as Leicester City’s Daniel Amartey’s handball, awarded Manchester United with a penalty.
- Pogba, who was named the captain of this squad, appeared to be in tantalizing form as he took the penalty, scored and put his team in the lead.
As cool as you like. ?
[1-0] #MUNLEI pic.twitter.com/5ipItOlRHp
— Goal (@goal) August 10, 2018
- Leicester City’s James Maddison and some other strikers came close to scoring, however United’s goal keeper, David De Gea remained excellent in his defense.
- The score remained 1-0, as the referee blew the whistle and the first half ended with United in the lead.
- Early substitutions were made in Leicester City, one in the middle and one in the defending lines, a clear attempt to score and draw level.
The new man in ?
[1-0] #MUNLEI pic.twitter.com/bRJlaQKqyu
— Goal (@goal) August 10, 2018
- However, David de Gea who had been bashed for his performances at the recent World Cup, looked in good touch as he was not letting the ball pass through him.
- Now, with 10 minutes remaining in the match, Alexis Sanchez gave an excellent cross to Luke Shaw who fired it past the goal keeper to double United’s lead.
Luke Shaw makes it 2-0! It’s his first ever senior goal! United are cruising.#MUNLEI [2-0] pic.twitter.com/bDYUstqWAX
— Goal (@goal) August 10, 2018
- This was also the final score of the match, as the 2015-16, Premier League winners, Leicester City lost their opening match of the current season.
If you liked @PaulPogba‘s display tonight, you’ll love this from his post-match interview. Sound on! ? #MUFC pic.twitter.com/dxASxQayrs
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 10, 2018
Could get used to seeing Paul Pogba as captain. Another stellar performance. Manchester United’s midfield tonight flowed well. Fred needs more minutes, obviously, but a good debut.
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) August 10, 2018
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