“Eric Bailly was a nervous wreck away against Brighton earlier in the season and Victor Lindelof wasn't much better - but the pair looked like the superb former Italy defenders Fabio Cannavaro and Alessandro Nesta at their best against a very dangerous Leicester team.
“Lindelof in particular is playing with an authority I haven't seen from him before. What is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer feeding these boys?!”
Crooks also praised the performance of Paul Pogba in the win over Leicester.
He explained: “This wasn't the best performance by Manchester United under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but it did signal that they can win away from home - and keep a clean sheet - having not performed at their best.
Man Utd defender Victor Lindelof has been praised by Garth Crooks (Image: GETTY)
Man Utd defender Eric Bailly impressed against Leicester (Image: GETTY)
“Fortunately United did have Paul Pogba at his commanding best.
“The ball for Marcus Rashford to score the only goal of the game was sensational, while the rest of his game caused Leicester all sorts of problems.
“I have given Pogba untold abuse since his arrival from Juventus but credit where credit is due - since the departure of Jose Mourinho the lad has been immense.”
United now sit fifth in the Premier League table after Arsenal lost to Manchester City.
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Man Utd duo Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelof have been praised by Garth Crooks (Image: GETTY)