Manchester United suffer shock defeat against Leicester

A review of Sunday's action in the Barclays Premier League.

Esteban Cambiasso celebrates his goal against Manchester United
Esteban Cambiasso celebrates his goal against Manchester United

Leicester produced a sensational comeback to beat Manchester United 5-3 at the King Power Stadium.

The Premier League newcomers found themselves 2-0 down thanks to Robin van Persie and a world-class finish from Angel Di Maria, who netted with a stunning chip over Kasper Schmeichel.

But, however impressive United's Galacticos are on the attack, there remains big problems at the back and Leicester took full advantage to record their first home victory over the 20-time champions since 1985.

Leonardo Ulloa pulled one back before Ander Herrera's restored United two-goal cushion, but David Nugent scored from the spot after a needless foul by Rafael on Jamie Vardy.

Esteban Cambiasso made it 3-3 with a goal on his full debut to send the home fans into delirium.

Incredibly, Vardy handed the Foxes the lead 11 minutes from time and then United's day got worse when Tyler Blackett was sent-off for bringing down the dangerous former Halifax striker in the box.

Ulloa stepped up to convert from the penalty spot for his fifth goal of the season to lift Nigel Pearson's side into sixth spot with a famous 5-3 victory.

Alan Irvine secured his first league win at the West Brom helm after deservedly overcoming Tottenham 1-0 at White Hart Lane.

It was a first victory at White Hart Lane for the Baggies since 1984 and one which looked likely from the outset, with Joleon Lescott denied a goal on an impressive debut after an unfortunate block by team-mate Craig Dawson.

West Brom should have had a first-half penalty when Emmanuel Adebayor handled a Dawson header, but they continued to press after the break in a confident display.

A header from Morrison, left unmarked at a corner by Erik Lamela, in the 74th minute proved the difference, condemning Spurs to back-to-back home defeats in the league for the first time since November 2012.