Chris Smalling scores the opening goal for Manchester United during their Premier League Match with Leicester City at Old Trafford on Saturday. (Reuters Photo)MANCHESTER: Dropping Wayne Rooney had the desired effect for Manchester United on Saturday. With their out-of-form captain on the bench, United scored four goals in a sparkling first-half display and overwhelmed defending champions Leicester City 4-1 in their English Premier League encounter. The victory moves United into third place with 12 points, pending the outcome of later games. Rooney came on in the 83rd minute to applause, taking his place on the left wing, but the game was over by then.

Source: Bangkok Post September 24, 2016 13:41 UTC