For the first time since the 1994/95 season, Leeds United avoided defeat in both league matches against Manchester United, winning 2-1 at Old Trafford. It was also their first league win at this ground in 45 years.
Leeds started brightly and created an early chance when Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s effort was saved from close range. They soon took the lead, with Noah Okafor scoring from a cross by Jayden Bogle. Manchester United struggled to respond, although Amad Diallo had a couple of attempts.
Leeds continued to look the stronger side and doubled their lead before the half-hour mark. Okafor’s shot took a deflection off Leny Yoro and went into the net. United nearly went further behind before half-time, but Lisandro Martínez made a crucial clearance on the line.
United began the second half better and almost scored, but their effort was cleared off the line. Soon after, Martínez was sent off following a VAR review for pulling Calvert-Lewin’s hair.
Despite going down to 10 men, United improved and pulled a goal back with 20 minutes to go, as Casemiro scored from a Bruno Fernandes cross.
Leeds had chances to make it 3-1 but missed, which nearly cost them late on as United pushed for an equaliser. However, Leeds held on for an important win, moving six points clear of the relegation zone. United remain in the top five.
