Falcao's First Start For United

After Old Trafford was treated to a first glimpse of several new signings during the 4-0 win over QPR, all eyes were on one man when Manchester United's game at Leicester City kicked off.

When the team news broke via @ManUtd on Twitter one hour before kick-off, the inclusion of Radamel Falcao in the starting 11 received a positive reaction as the Colombian striker prepared to make his first start in a red shirt.

For our match-day feature, we paid close attention to Falcao's progress throughout the clash at the King Power Stadium, and it wasn't long before he made his mark...

First half

08' – Falcao tracks back to dispossess former United man Danny Drinkwater and sets the Reds on the attack.

13' – The striker goes past Ritchie De Laet and breaks away down the left, before lofting a perfectly-weighted ball to the far post, where Robin van Persie was waiting to head United into the lead. A first assist for Falcao!

18' – Falcao drops deep to find the ball and shows some good touches, again linking up well with new strike partner van Persie with Wayne Rooney playing behind them.

22' – The travelling contingent of Reds fans urge the new signing on by singing his name, and the striker responds by chasing down the Leicester defence.

26' – Falcao wins a corner for United and is picked out by Angel Di Maria at the resulting set piece, but his shot is blocked and cleared to safety.

35' – Slick passing in the middle of the park enables United to retain possession, but Di Maria’s ball over the top is too heavy for Falcao.

42' – The Colombian again finds space on the left, before cutting inside and spraying the ball to Rooney, who sets United away.

44' – Plays a clever ball around the corner for Di Maria, after showing good aerial presence. Moments later, the winger’s cross is inches from finding Falcao for what looked a certain goal.

Second half

49' – Falcao produces an excellent touch before smashing a shot off the crossbar from a tight angle, after a diagonal ball from Rooney. Agonisingly close to opening his account for the Reds!

66' – Following a quieter period, the Colombian looks to have a clean run at the Foxes defence, before slipping in the centre circle.

72' – Falcao's first start comes to an end as he's replaced by Adnan Januzaj with the scores level at 3-3. Van Gaal later praises the striker's performance and says he came off because his fitness still needs to be built up.