In a thrilling contest at King Power Stadium to open the Boxing Day Premier League fixtures, Leicester City and Manchester United shared the spoils with a 2-2 draw with Nigeria national teamer Wilfred Ndidi in the thick of action for the home team.
Heading into the game, the talking point centered around the individual duel between two midfielders Ndidi and Bruno Fernandes, and the Portuguese sensation was as influential as the Nigerian, setting up the opening goal scored by Marcus Rashford before scoring one himself.
Midway through the first half, Rashford gave the Red Devils the lead, Harvey Barnes spectacularly equalised for the Foxes in the 31st minute with Ndidi involved in the build-up.
Fernandes with a smooth team goal reestablished United's lead in the 79th minute before an Axel Tuanzebe own goal five minutes from time made it 2-2.
Several fans took to social media to praise Ndidi for his performance against one of the best teams in Europe, and some think he is good enough to play for the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United, while others have labelled him the best holding midfielder in the whole of the Premier League.
Here's what they are saying on Twitter about the Foxes number 25 :
@SaintMasango : "Wilfred Ndidi is a machine!!".
@jamaal013 : "Ndidi just proved he is the dm we searching for get him!"
@GeorgeCFC__ : "Chelsea fans, would you take wilfred ndidi as an alternative to declan rice if west ham don’t sell?"
@EFC1878JM : "Wilfred Ndidi is one of those players who’s always called underrated despite very regularly getting the praise he deserves".
@SeanLynch84 : "Wilfred Ndidi is exactly what United need. Athletic defensive midfielder who can pass. Come on ole".
@obiora_maxwell : "Wilfred Ndidi is really good".
@ObaroTiblaze : "Legit Wilfred Ndidi is the best midflider in EPL."
@prastieto : "Wilfred Ndidi is so good".
@lucabonini05 : "United need to sign ndidi".
@baba_lekki : "As a united fan I'm angry without the win but spare some time for this Nigerian man. I don't know why big clubs aren't going for him. Ndidi is so good in what he does. The best in the league in his position."
@Squawka : "Wilfred Ndidi made seven tackles against Man Utd, the most by any Leicester player in a single Premier League game this season.Another disruptive display".
@xdamutd : "Facts I would love to have Ndidi but they wouldn’t sell to us"
@LukeRukuHenson : "Wilfred Ndidi is absolutely class. Why have none of the big clubs forced a move for him".
@deyoparwot : "Wilfred Ndidi's balling isn't talked about enough. He only needs a big club. Such a proper CDM".
@kayswag8 : "dont know about you but i really rate Wilfred Ndidi".
@YinkaPost : "Wilfred Ndidi will play in any top team today."
@jamaal013 : "Ndidi just proved he is the dm we searching for get him!"
@GeorgeCFC__ : "Chelsea fans, would you take wilfred ndidi as an alternative to declan rice if west ham don’t sell?"
@EFC1878JM : "Wilfred Ndidi is one of those players who’s always called underrated despite very regularly getting the praise he deserves".
@SeanLynch84 : "Wilfred Ndidi is exactly what United need. Athletic defensive midfielder who can pass. Come on ole".
@obiora_maxwell : "Wilfred Ndidi is really good".
@ObaroTiblaze : "Legit Wilfred Ndidi is the best midflider in EPL."
@prastieto : "Wilfred Ndidi is so good".
@lucabonini05 : "United need to sign ndidi".
@baba_lekki : "As a united fan I'm angry without the win but spare some time for this Nigerian man. I don't know why big clubs aren't going for him. Ndidi is so good in what he does. The best in the league in his position."
@Squawka : "Wilfred Ndidi made seven tackles against Man Utd, the most by any Leicester player in a single Premier League game this season.Another disruptive display".
@xdamutd : "Facts I would love to have Ndidi but they wouldn’t sell to us"
@LukeRukuHenson : "Wilfred Ndidi is absolutely class. Why have none of the big clubs forced a move for him".
@deyoparwot : "Wilfred Ndidi's balling isn't talked about enough. He only needs a big club. Such a proper CDM".
@kayswag8 : "dont know about you but i really rate Wilfred Ndidi".
@YinkaPost : "Wilfred Ndidi will play in any top team today."
Igho Kingsley
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