Party-poopers Man United hold Leicester to a draw – here’s the story of the match

The wait goes on.

Everyone assumed that Leicester City would be crowded the champions of England at Old Trafford, but they'll have to wait a little longer to win the Premier League. Manchester United were the party-poopers, holding the Foxes to a 1-1 draw. It was pulsating affair that had the country transfixed. It has to be said that most wanted the East Midlands club to fulfil their dreams. Alas it wasn't to be. Here's the story of a thrilling match... United surprised many by taking the lead on the 8th minute, courtesy of an Anthony Martial finish. There were suggestions that the home side hadn't got the fairytale memo... https://twitter.com/T_skll/status/726761745696624640 https://twitter.com/RealMattLucas/status/726761508248555524 https://twitter.com/PeoplesPerson_/status/726763234359955457 https://twitter.com/AlexShawESPN/status/726761508852535296 But it wasn't long until Leicester equalised, thanks to poor defending and a scrambled header from Wes Morgan.... https://twitter.com/tomwfootball/status/726763459740860416 https://twitter.com/Gilology/status/726763522361839617 There was even reference to Harry Redknapp's claim that Roy Hodgson should select the Jamaican goalscorer for England... https://twitter.com/DJTayo/status/726764110491320321 The Leicester fans celebrations both at Old Trafford and their King Power home was a sight to behold... https://twitter.com/UtdRantcast/status/726764262576758784 https://twitter.com/oliverbrown_tel/status/726764343363252224 Even United fans started to believe that history was in the making... https://twitter.com/CheGiaevara/status/726763704826601472 On the 38th minute, Rihad Mahrez was brought down in the United penalty area by a clumsy Maros Rojo, but referee Michael Oliver wasn't having any of it... https://twitter.com/davideaves1971/status/726769222056087554 https://twitter.com/101greatgoals/status/726769218058903555 https://twitter.com/AdamCrafton_/status/726769736256770048 Still, there was little doubt for many that the Argentine defender was having a bit of a 'mare... https://twitter.com/PeoplesPerson_/status/726769787985125376 https://twitter.com/Malachians/status/726769531704717312 https://twitter.com/JamesDallESPN/status/726769548339372032 As half-time was signalled by the ref's whistle, everyone seemed to be enjoying the dramatic affair... https://twitter.com/ScottCrossland7/status/726771217592623104 https://twitter.com/CalvinBook/status/726771058444001280 The second half was a seesaw affair with neither team imposing any dominance. Viewers of all colours were getting impatient with half an hour to go... https://twitter.com/NyleGardiner/status/726782104017756161 https://twitter.com/_AhmedNiaz/status/726781417255002112 https://twitter.com/CFCJude/status/726781362884190208 https://twitter.com/JaysZeb/status/726780999724576769 https://twitter.com/edwinzinho7/status/726781048143507457 https://twitter.com/WarbsIsMagic/status/726781033337769984 https://twitter.com/prodnose/status/726782402085920768 With less than ten minutes to go, the urgency was a little more apparent... https://twitter.com/ThatchersElbow/status/726783415622705152 https://twitter.com/WiIIett/status/726784362344251393 https://twitter.com/SarinPrateek/status/726783728840790016 https://twitter.com/ChadHaddon21/status/726777155204583424 On the 86th minute, Danny Drinkwater was sent off for a foul that looked to be in the area... https://twitter.com/101greatgoals/status/726785151049601024 https://twitter.com/tomwfootball/status/726785246507704325 https://twitter.com/BenDavies73/status/726785202731655168 https://twitter.com/AdamCrafton_/status/726785475592241153 Alas the game finished 1-1 and the Blues were made to wait a little longer for glory... https://twitter.com/SportsJOE_co_uk/status/726787230698733568 https://twitter.com/greg_jenner/status/726787479970418688 https://twitter.com/RWhittall/status/726787285665091584 https://twitter.com/ayshardzn/status/726787285589446664 https://twitter.com/philmcnulty/status/726787269609271296