Manchester United have drawn 1-1 against Leicester at Old Trafford on their return to action.
Here is a look at five things we learned from the game…
Rangnick tinkers with his team
Rangnick said before the game that Cristiano Ronaldo was due to start this game before he had to pull out through illness.
In response to that, the German switched to the formation he used in the Manchester derby, almost with two false nines.
He also moved Harry Maguire to the right of the central defensive duo, perhaps to simplify his game and limit those forays into midfield, at a time when the Englishman is struggling for form and confidence.
United start at testimonial pace
United are still battling for a place in the top four but they played the first half of this game like they were just winding their season down.
This started off like two mid-table teams who were already on the beach playing each other, not a United side who know they cannot drop any more points and need to find some more consistency.
There were some signs of life after the break but it was only when Leicester went in front that the game and the crowd really came alive.
Rashford handed a snub
When Ronaldo pulled out, Rangnick could have just put Marcus Rashford up front and kept with his original tactical plan.
That the German altered his approach is a snub for Rashford, who has been in United training during the international break while most of his teammates were away.
United lacked a focal point in the first half and when the manager chooses to play without a recognised striker rather than put you on, it’s not great for a forward like Rashford.
Rashford was introduced for Scott McTominay on 55 minutes, to a great reception from the crowd, offering United a presence up front and pace in behind but unable to influence the match greatly.
Luke Shaw suffers injury blow
Luke Shaw went down late on in the first half and Alex Telles immediately got himself ready to come on.
The England international was able to continue but only until half-time, when Telles did eventually replace him.
Shaw did not play for United throughout March but made his return for England which set him up to come back into the team here.
He will be hoping this latest issue is not serious and does not keep him out for an extended length of time.
United fail to win vital game
United went into this game knowing that they really had to win it to keep their Champions League hopes alive for next season.
They certainly did not start like a team with that in mind and also failed to capitalise on the momentum generated by Fred’s equaliser.
Leicester were the better side thereafter as United did not do enough to get the crowd going after a burst of energy, and would have fallen behind but for a VAR intervention on James Maddison’s goal.
David de Gea also had to pull off an outstanding save to keep United level on an evening where the Champions League hopes looked to fade away.
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