Leeds stun Old Trafford with historic win and early dominance.
Manchester United fell to a surprising 2-1 home defeat against Leeds United, with a controversial red card for Lisandro Martínez adding to a difficult night.
Leeds took control early in the Premier League clash. Noah Okafor opened the scoring within five minutes and doubled the lead before the half-hour mark with a powerful finish. United struggled to cope with Leeds’ intensity and were outplayed throughout the first half.
Just after the hour mark, Martínez was sent off following a VAR review for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair, reducing United to 10 men. The decision proved pivotal in limiting United’s chances of a comeback.
Despite being a man down, United showed some fight. Casemiro pulled a goal back with a header from a Bruno Fernandes cross, giving the home side hope. Late pressure followed, with chances for Benjamin Šeško and Manuel Ugarte, but Leeds held firm to secure the win.
The result marks Leeds’ first-ever Premier League victory at Old Trafford, a significant milestone for the club.
For United, the defeat raises concerns about consistency as they push to maintain their position near the top of the table. For Leeds, it is a statement performance that could boost their momentum for the remainder of the season.