Manchester United host Leeds United.
Noah Okafor scored both goals for Leeds United at Old Trafford. PDO
– Parking the bus is not enough at Old Trafford.
This was announced by the Leeds manager Daniel Farke On Sky Sports below the match.
Farke’s words weren’t just ringing. Leeds immediately hit the gas.
Shane Lammens tamed the one that was still right under his nose with a handsome leg save by Dominic Calvert-Lewin shot but was in the fifth minute Noah Okafor powerless in front. Jayden Bogle concentration ended Leny Yoron through the head directly to Okafor, who put a surprising ground ball into the net.
Okafor and Yoro also played the main roles in the second hit, at the half-hour mark. Okafor’s shot from the twenties, dripping with optimism, changed direction from Yoro and pushed past Lammens.
Manchester United, who created two dozen goals, was taken to the break.
– They thought they would win just by showing up, ex-skipper of Manchester United, current pundit Roy Keane snapped at Sky.
– I can’t believe how bad United have been. They can be happy that the difference is only two goals.
Straight red
Lisandro Martinez was ordered to shower at the beginning of the second half. EPA / AOP
Manchester United’s chasing intentions received ice cold water right at the beginning of the second half. Lisandro Martinez caught Calvert-Lewin’s ponytail in the middle circle in pursuit of the ball and cleared a straight red after a var review.
Casemiro narrowed the gap to one goal with a nice nod. He served an equally nice concentration Bruno Fernandes.
Leeds withstood attempts by the ten-man home team to equalize and took their first win in Premier League history at Old Trafford. At the same time, the streak of six winless league matches was broken.
The win was big for Leeds not only mentally, but also in terms of the league table. The difference with Tottenham, who are in the last relegation place, stretched to six points.
Along with relegation, Leeds’ eyes are firmly on the FA Cup. At the end of the month, the semi-final against Chelsea awaits at Wembley.
Manchester United continues in third place tied with Aston Villa. Liverpool, who are in fifth place, are peeking three points back.
