Oxford beat Leicester City 4-0 in a statement victory under their new head coach, with 18-year-old academy product Mo Missanga scoring and assisting whilst 20-year-old Coventry City loanee Kai Andrews bagged two assists.

19-year-old Luka Lynch, on loan from Premier League club Aston Villa, came off the bench to assist 22-year-old Jamie McDonnell’s fourth goal, youth providing the answer after a summer of tough questions and a transfer embargo hitting the U’s.

Ramsey’s side return home this weekend for the first time since the opening day of the season, sixth-placed Burton Albion visiting the Kassam Stadium.

“That I had opportunities at a young age,” said the 35-year-old boss.

“That’s an important part of it, especially looking into the academy and what that looks like and giving them boys an opportunity and also a pathway.

“So, when they are coming through them age groups that they can see a path all the way through to the first team.

“I think that’s really important for a club to have. And it is for us then to make those decisions, to give them opportunities.

“And they’ve definitely come in. The academy have done a great job.

“We’re seeing why there’s a lot of excitement around this place with the performances that some of those players have shown so far.”

Ramsey himself was thrown into first-team football at Cardiff City when only 16 years of age and secured a move to Arsenal at 17.

Similarly, Missanga has been thrust into the fold at Oxford this season, making his first appearance in senior football on the opening day against MK Dons with a 12-minute cameo.

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The young winger then started his first game in the 3-1 defeat at Huddersfield Town and performed well before starting again at Leicester and stealing the headlines with his two goal contributions.

“He’s obviously a really exciting talent which he’s showcasing at the moment, all of his qualities.

“There is still a long way for him to go in that aspect.

“But he’s definitely come in and hit the ground running. So, really pleased to have him in with us. He’s a player who can make the difference in games.

Oxford United winger Mo Missanga (Image: Oxford United)

“He certainly showed that in the last game. The assist and the calmness and composure that he had then to take his goal was really pleasing and showed all of his qualities.”

The U’s boss also spoke about Villa loanee Lynch after his first appearance.

“We’d been monitoring him for a few weeks, or months, maybe, and that opportunity came up.

“It was really exciting for us because we know all about his qualities. He can work on the right. He can come into the right pockets as well.

“He’s an exciting player who we’re excited to work with.”

The U’s shocked League One by thrashing Leicester 4-0 at the King Power Stadium last weekend.

Mark Harris scored twice as Mo Missanga and Jamie McDonnell both notched to secure a statement victory for Aaron Ramsey’s Yellows.

Since the heavy defeat, Foxes boss Martin has come under intense pressure from fans and the media as the side languish in 18th place in the league after a poor start to the season.

During the loss, the travelling United fans were heard singing “you’re getting sacked in the morning” whilst the home supporters began pouring out of the stands as the score line increased.

Leicester City manager Russell Martin (Image: Ryan Crockett/PA Wire)

In his preview of Leicester’s next match, an away trip to Stockport County, Martin hit out at the U’s fans.

“The Oxford fans sang I was ‘getting sacked in the morning’. I haven’t.

“The energy we built up went back to square one because of how we lost.

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“Everyone is calm, we have a process.

“It will get better when we start winning games, and we will.”

The 40-year-old was appointed Foxes boss in June after the club’s relegation from the Championship alongside Oxford and Sheffield Wednesday.

He previously had an unsuccessful 123-day spell in Scotland with Rangers.

Prior to that, Martin took Southampton to the Premier League with a play-off final victory over Leeds at Wembley before being dismissed after just one win in the top tier.

The U’s go into the game off the back of an astounding 4-0 victory away from home against Russell Martin’s Leicester City.

Mark Harris bagged a brace whilst Mo Missanga and Jamie McDonnell scored their first goals for the club, young Missanga stealing the headlines with an assist as well on only his second ever senior start.

The Yellows go into the weekend 11th in the table and prepare to face a Burton side who have surprised many with their start to the season and lie sixth in the division.

Here is how we predict Aaron Ramsey’s side to line up in OX4…

Goalkeeper and defence

Since Jamie Cumming’s injury against Stevenage, veteran goalkeeper Simon Eastwood has done an admirable job stepping in.

The 37-year-old has made nine saves and secured one clean sheet in his two starts.

Meanwhile, Cumming returned to the bench at Leicester after one day back training with the team.

Peter Kioso closes down his man at Leicester City (Image: Oxford United)

With a week since the win at the King Power, the first-choice shot-stopper should return to the starting XI with Ramsey previously emphasising his importance, despite Eastwood’s stellar displays.

In defence, it would be hard to split up the four that won United’s first clean sheet of the season.

However, the boss has shown his willingness to rotate, so we expect Jack Currie to return to the line up.

The solid duo of Ciaron Brown and Michal Helik should remain at the heart, whilst Peter Kioso retains his spot at right back.

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Midfield

After one of the best midfield performances from a U’s side in recent memory, it would be a crime to split up the Kai Andrews, Jamie McDonnell and Cameron Brannagan trio.

We saw the very best of McDonnell against the Foxes whilst Coventry City loanee Andrews bagged two assists and captain Brannagan was free to link play with 97 per cent pass accuracy.

Attack

Mo Missanga bagged a goal and assist against Leicester (Image: Oxford United)

Whilst many would pit this game as ample opportunity for a rest, Missanga has made himself almost undroppable after his goal, assist and spectacular performance at Leicester.

It may well be a great chance for a first start for Luka Lynch, however.

The Aston Villa loanee bagged an assist for the fourth goal last week and could come in for Siriki Dembele.

It would mean a more natural position on the left for Missanga and an out-and-out right winger in Lynch for the first time this season.

Oxford United predicted XI vs Burton Albion (Image: Newsquest)

Mark Harris will of course retain his place up top after his brace and invaluable off-ball qualities.

Gatlin O’Donkor provides an alternative and proven impact off the bench.

Oxford predicted XI: Cumming, Kioso, Helik, Brown, Currie, Brannagan, McDonnell, Andrews, Lynch, Harris, Missanga