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Leicester were made to wait to clinch the Premier League title after a 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford. Anthony Martial put the hosts in front after just eight minutes on Super Sunday when he dispatched Antonio Valencias cross, but Wes Morgan headed home Danny Drinkwaters free-kick nine minutes later to level the scores.Leicester had Drinkwater sent off in the closing stages of the second half, but the hosts were unable to take advantage and Claudio Ranieris men will now be crowned title winners if Tottenham fail to win at Chelsea on Monday Night Football. From Leicesters wait to Uniteds top-four chances, we pick out five talking points from an entertaining game at Old Trafford...Leicester one step closer Leicester players applaud the crowd after they went a point closer to the title The thousands of Leicester supporters who made the trip to Old Trafford were hoping for a famous win to clinch the title, but there was still plenty of enjoyment to be taken from this hard-fought draw. Leicester will be champions if Tottenham stumble on Monday night, and the away end was still bouncing long after the final whistle at Old Trafford.It looked like it might be a different story when Martial struck Uniteds early opener, but Leicesters character shone through as they weathered the storm and regained their composure. Ranieris side have only lost one of the last 10 league games in which they have fallen behind, and they had chances to win it after Morgans leveller. Wes Morgan admitted Leicester had to work very hard for a point at Old Trafford The last thing you want is to go 1-0 down that early but credit to the skipper and the boys, we dug deep, defender Danny Simpson told Sky Sports. We did what weve done all season. We showed our character, got an important goal and kept going. It would have been nice to have won it here, but its a good point.Former Leicester midfielder Neil Lennon was equally impressed. They had to dig deep, he told Sky Sports. They didnt start the game well but the goal gave them a slap in the face and they responded really well with the equaliser. I thought they played really well in the second half and maybe could have nicked it. Its one point more to the title. Penalty flashpoints The Super Sunday panel felt Leicester were fortunate not to have a penalty awarded against them The game was not without controversy. The first flashpoint came when Marouane Fellaini appeared to swing an elbow at Robert Huth in the 22nd minute, and shortly before half-time, Leicester were denied what Lennon described as a stonewall penalty when Riyad Mahrez was felled by Marcos Rojo.Theres no question about it, even though Ive got blue-tinted glasses on, said Lennon. Mahrez comes inside Rojo and does what he always does, with a little check-back onto his right foot. Rojo dangles a leg out and for me, he brings him down. Its a stonewall penalty. Louis van Gaal says United should have been awarded a penalty when Robert Huth pulled Marouane Fellainis hair in the box United were denied a spot-kick of their own when Drinkwater pulled back Memphis Depay in the 86th minute. The Leicester midfielder was shown a second yellow card and United were awarded a free-kick by referee Michael Oliver, but replays showed the incident appeared to take place inside the box.As for Fellaini, Graeme Souness expects the FA to take retrospective action. Huth is lucky because Fellaini has caught him under the chin, he told Sky Sports. If that catches him square across his face, then hes lost several teeth or broken his nose and I dont think he can stay on the pitch. Fellaini wont escape a ban for that. I just cant see it.Magic Mahrez dazzles again Riyad Mahrez appeared to be fouled by Marcos Rojo in the first half Just a week after he was named PFA Player of the Year, Mahrez produced exactly the kind of performance that has made him such a deserved winner. The Algerian shouldered more responsibility than ever in the absence of the suspended Jamie Vardy, and while he did not score or assist the goal, he certainly did not disappoint.Mahrez provided a vital outlet on the break for Leicester - who had just 30 per cent of the possession - with his silky first touch and mazy dribbling making him a constant menace, up until he was substituted to a standing ovation from the travelling fans in the 87th minute. Top dribbler Riyad Mahrez completed more dribbles (eight) than any other player in Leicesters draw with Manchester United. The 25-year-old was unfortunate not to win a penalty when he bamboozled Rojo in the first half, and he also provided four scoring chances for his team-mates. Mahrez matched his quality with a tireless work ethic. Of his Leicester team-mates, only NGolo Kante and Leonardo Ulloa covered more ground (11.10km).Rooney better in midfield? Wayne Rooney felt Manchester United dominated the second half against Leicester and deserved to win With Marcus Rashford keeping his place as Uniteds lone striker flanked by Martial and Jesse Lingard, Wayne Rooney continued his recent run of games in central midfield. The United captain certainly seemed to enjoy the new role alongside Fellaini and Michael Carrick.He saw plenty of the ball, with only Antonio Valencia having more touches, and he completed 66 of his 77 passes at a rate of 85.7 per cent. That total included a string of excellent long-range passes, 13 of which found a team-mate and many of which opened up the play to set up the home sides attacks.Rooney embraced the defensive side of his game as he completed more ball recoveries (10) than any other player on the pitch, and there were plenty of shooting chances too as he forced Kasper Schmeichel into saves on two occasions.Man Utds top-four hopes dented Claudio Ranieri shakes hands with Louis van Gaal after the final whistle While Leicester celebrated another step towards the title, it was a case of two points dropped for Louis van Gaals side. United started brightly but the draw leaves them four points behind Manchester City, and their hopes of a top-four finish look remote, with just three games of the season to play.Van Gaal could not hide his disappointment after the game. Ive seen one of the best matches of the season, but its not enough, you have to score, he told reporters. They are specialists on waiting for the opponent and counter-attacking. We didnt give much away. They only really threatened at set-pieces. Mathematically we can make fourth, but its a big gap.With 60 points, United are still four short of the total they reached in the chaotic 2013/14 season under David Moyes. Even three consecutive wins against Norwich, West Ham and Bournemouth might not be enough to lift them into the top four, and an end-of-season total of 69 points would still be their second lowest of the last 24 years. Also See: Souness: Fellaini wont escape ban WATCH: Ranieri and LVG respect Eddie George Jersey . Then he got back at the team that released him five days before the start of last season, hitting a tiebreaking double in the ninth inning of the first game at Fenway Park since Boston won the World Series last October. Steve McNair Jersey . 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Evans was a favourite of fans but not coach Jason Kidd, who used him in just 30 of their 51 games.ALAMEDA, Calif. - When George Atkinson IIIs name went uncalled through seven rounds of the NFL draft, there was no doubt where he would end up signing as an undrafted free agent. Despite offers from several teams, Atkinson ultimately signed with the team he was always destined to join, following his famous fathers footsteps to the Oakland Raiders. Now more than a quarter century after George Atkinson Jr. terrorized Lynn Swann and dozens of other NFL wide receivers as a hard-hitting safety with the Raiders, his son is trying to make the team as a backup running back and special teams contributor. "I had to turn a lot of teams down," the younger Atkinson said. "Right out of the gate, they were like, Dont go to the Raiders. I know you want to follow your heart but, weve got a spot for you here. But I know without a doubt this is the spot for me." Father and son knew this was a distinct possibility as the fifth round of the draft ended and no team had called. With two rounds remaining, they believed it might be better if the younger Atkinson wasnt drafted so he could make sure he could sign with the Raiders. While some sons might prefer to blaze their own trail in an organization with no connection to their father, the younger Atkinson had been waiting to put on a Raiders uniform ever since he was a kid. "Ive looked up to this organization and this club for a long time and there was no part of that going on with me," he said. "Ive looked up to my dad and wanted to follow in his footsteps but also lead my own trail at the same time. Youve got to find that balance and thats what Im trying to do right now." The elder Atkinson is a beloved member of the organization for his hard-hitting play that epitomized Oaklands style of play in the 1970s. He had 30 career interceptions and helped Oakland win its first Super Bowl following the 1976 season. He was most famous for his hits on Swann, which led former Steelers coacch Chuck Noll to refer to him as part of the "criminal element" in football.dddddddddddd He is now a broadcaster for the team but made a point of staying away from rookie minicamp last weekend. "He doesnt need that added pressure," the elder Atkinson said. "Hes learning a new game altogether. The pro ranks are a little bit different from high school and college. He needs time to focus on getting adjusted to the NFL. I dont need to be around. Its his time. I dont want to be a distraction to him and the team." The opportunity to play with the Raiders took out much of the sting of going undrafted after skipping his senior season at Notre Dame. In three years in college, the younger Atkinson rushed for 943 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also returned two kickoffs for scores as a freshman. "Its not all about how you come in, but how you leave," he said. "How you set your mark here in the league. You still have to make a team, drafted or undrafted." Atkinson is part of a crowded group of running backs that includes free-agent acquisition Maurice Jones-Drew, returning starter Darren McFadden and last years sixth-round pick, Latavius Murray. But Oakland is searching for a returner and Atkinson III brings one attribute none of the other players competing for a roster spot have. "I think hes a talented athlete and hes got a lot of speed," coach Dennis Allen said. "He has the ability to help us on special teams also. So, I think anytime a chance to get a legacy, somebody who has the Raider blood lines, ... those guys understand what it means to be a Raider. We were pleased that we were able to bring him in here." NOTES: The Raiders signed seventh-round S Jonathan Dowling and CB T.J. Carrie to four-year contracts. ... 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