Jadon Sancho netted a first half winner to guide Manchester United to a 1-0 win at Leicester on Thursday evening.

United were unchanged from the side that won 1-0 at Southampton last weekend, meaning Cristiano Ronaldo was reduced to a second half substitute appearance for a third successive game.

Ronaldo had hoped to leave United before the transfer window shut on Thursday, but the Portugal star was unable to find a suitor willing to meet the club’s asking price and able to offer him Champions League football.

The standout moment came in the 23rd minute when Bruno Fernandes and Rashford combined to carve Leicester open and Sancho took a touch around Leicester keeper Danny Ward before slotting home.

Leicester are bottom after taking one point from their first five games, their worst start since 1994.

United moved up to fifth and sit just one point adrift of the top four as Ten Hag begins to make an impact after a nightmare start to his reign.