Leicester suffered a 3-0 defeat away to Tottenham on Sunday, casting aspersions on their hopes of making it into the CHampions League next season.
Jose Mourinho appeared to pay his old side Manchester united a big favour with the win by giving them another chance to enter into the top four when they face West Ham.
James Justin’s own goal from Son Heung-min’s strike and a double from Harry Kane – including a sumptuous curling effort – sealed Spurs’ victory following a splendid first-half showing.
Jose Mourinho’s side moves up to sixth in the table, two points clear of Wolves, but Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have a game in hand.