VIDEO: Casemiro, that's a beauty! Man Utd midfielder bends home wonderful strike to score first goal of post-Erik ten Hag era against Leicester

Casemiro scored in his second successive game for Manchester United to strike first in the post-Erik ten Hag era against Leicester.

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• Casemiro opened the scoring for Man Utd
• Scored a long-ranger from 25 yards out
• Completed his brace in the 39th minute

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Casemiro’s early goal came in the form of a 25-yard stunner. The build-up began with a skilful play by Alejandro Garnacho, who manoeuvred expertly to keep the ball in United's possession and pass it onto the Brazilian. The midfielder then curled a right-footed shot into the top-right corner of Leicester’s goal that sparked a jubilant celebration from Ruud van Nistelrooy, the interim manager after the departure of Ten Hag.

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  By the 39th minute, Casemiro had secured a second goal. Marcus Rashford contributed with a smartly-placed cross, giving Casemiro a prime chance in the box. While his initial header ricocheted off the woodwork, he capitalised on the rebound with a powerful left-footed shot, leaving Leicester's defence unable to respond.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR CASEMIRO?

  Following his stellar showing against Leicester, Casemiro will now prepare to face Chelsea in United’s upcoming Premier League clash.