Ayden Heaven Stretchered Off on Premier League Debut as Manchester United Edge Leicester City

Ayden Heaven’s Premier League debut for Manchester United ended in heartbreak as the 18-year-old defender was stretchered off the pitch during the match against Leicester City. Making his first league start under manager Rúben Amorim, Heaven’s promising outing was cut short after sustaining an injury that forced medical staff to intervene.

Heaven, who joined Manchester United from Arsenal in February 2025, had made a positive impression during his FA Cup debut against Fulham. His performance earned him a spot in the Premier League starting lineup, with Amorim previously expressing confidence in his abilities, stating, "I think we have a player there."

The incident occurred while Manchester United held a 1-0 lead over Leicester City, courtesy of a first-half goal from Rasmus Hojlund. Despite the unfortunate injury setback for Heaven, United managed to maintain their advantage heading into the halftime break.

The severity of the injury and the expected recovery timeline are yet to be confirmed, leaving fans and teammates anxiously awaiting updates.