Oxford United player ratings vs Leicester: McDonnell and Missanga steal show

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0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Oxford United dispatched of League One title favourites Leicester City with a 4-0 romp at the King Power Stadium.

Aaron Ramsey's side showed no mercy in their second win of the campaign to bounce back from defeat at Huddersfield Town.

Mark Harris bagged a brace whilst 18-year-old Mo Missanga scored his first senior goal before Jamie McDonnell rounded things off with his first in yellow.

Another host of saves from the goalkeeper, diving about in the first half to keep the Foxes at bay.

A first clean sheet since a 1-0 EFL Trophy win at Forest Green Rovers in December 2023.

Took up some great positions to allow Missanga space ahead of him and was solid throughout.

Really calm and collected at the back and dealt with crosses effectively.

Some impressive carries, pressing and tackles on the left side.

Does not look out of place at all on the left.

A complete midfield performance.

Involved in all aspects with some cracking tackles to stop the hosts in midfield and getting the pre-assist for Mark Harris' opener.

Then bagged his first goal by getting in a great position in the box and worked incredibly well in the midfield three.

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Mark Harris opens the scoring against Leicester City (Image: Oxford United)

Nice and composed on his full debut, using his body well and working as a unit with his midfield colleagues.

Two assists and influenced a lot of good moves.

Not as visibly involved as his midfield partners but led by example and was a mature head in the centre.

Has no fear, managing a first goal and assist in senior football on only his second start.

A great first touch and constantly ran at defenders, putting some really impressive crosses in from the right. Also such a hard worker to get back into shape and press with energy.

Bagged his second and third goals of the season with composure and was a good option in the box for crosses.

Peter Kioso closes down his man at Leicester City (Image: Oxford United)

Pressed brilliantly, but cleverly; Harris is a real threat in League One.

Was allowed freedom to come inside which he enjoyed and had a couple of good runs whilst getting into some advantageous positions.

Luka Lynch - 7.5

A brilliant substitute cameo.

Agile, direct and tricky, providing an assist for McDonnell with a neat ball in.

Tyler Goodrham - 6

Gatlin O'Donkor - 6

Louie Sibley - N/A

Jack Currie - N/A