Oxford United hit ‘absolute best’ in Leicester rout, says Ramsey

Oxford stormed to a second victory of the season thanks to a brace from Mark Harris and goals from 18-year-old Mo Missanga and midfielder Jamie McDonnell.

The four-goal triumph was the perfect response to a 3-1 midweek defeat at Huddersfield Town and leaves the U’s on seven points after four games.

New signing Kai Andrews bagged two assists on his first start on loan from Coventry City whilst Luke Lynch also secured an assist off the bench in his first appearance after joining on loan from Aston Villa on deadline day.

“It’s always very difficult to come to a place like this, an away game, and win 4-0,” Ramsey admitted after the game.

“We knew we had to be at our absolute best today, full concentration for the 90 minutes, and we certainly did that.

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

“There were some really big performances from every single one.

“For us, it was a really proud performance. When I came in, I wanted us to have an identity. I wanted us to enjoy in and out of possession.

“I think that was evident today.

“We’re going to enjoy these moments. Coming away from home and winning 4-0 doesn’t happen every week.

“But like I said, I’m fully aware we’re four games in. It’s a long, old season.”

Ramsey made three changes from the team that were defeated by Huddersfield.

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Michal Helik, Peter Kioso and Andrews all came in at Leicester in place of Sam Long, Jack Currie and Tyler Goodrham with the U’s gaffer explaining his decisions after the game.

“I trust every single player in there,” the Welshman continued.

“I am going to rotate, but we felt like this was the best way to go and win a football game today.

“The way that we wanted to build, we tweaked it a little bit so that we can create some overloads in certain areas and capitalise in there on the opposite side.

“It was really pleasing that that came to life and then out of possession just being really patient.

“And then when it came into two areas, being super aggressive in that press.

“The team were ready from the off, you could sense it.

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“Leicester are a tough team.

“The way that Russell [Martin] sets them up is really challenging at times, and he definitely tests you; you have to be switched on throughout the whole game.

“They do like to try and commit and link off the striker as well, and find the spear man.

“But I thought the boys dealt with that really, really well today. Actually, we created lots of transitional moments from that.”