Leeds United recorded their first Premier League victory at Old Trafford since 1981, defeating Manchester United 2-1 to move six points clear of the relegation zone. The win was built on a dominant first-half display, with the visitors creating numerous chances before taking the lead through a goal that sparked controversy.
The opening goal came after Dominic Calvert-Lewin appeared to elbow Leny Yoro, but neither the referee nor VAR deemed it a foul. Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick described the decision as 'shocking', claiming Calvert-Lewin had thrown 'a forearm smash'. However, pundits Roy Keane and Jamie Carragher disagreed, saying it was not a foul.
The match turned further in Leeds' favour when Lisandro Martínez was shown a red card for pulling Calvert-Lewin's hair. The Leeds striker told the referee, who made the decision. Martínez's dismissal left Manchester United with ten men for the final half-hour.
Casemiro pulled one back for the hosts with a headed goal from a set piece, setting up a tense finish. Leeds required a goalline clearance and several saves from goalkeeper Karl Darlow to preserve their lead. Daniel Farke's side held on to secure a famous victory.
Leeds manager Daniel Farke said after the match: 'I feel tired, relieved, proud of the boys. We stuck to our plan. The red card changed something and we fell asleep at a set piece, but the first league win here in over 40 years is amazing.' The result gives Leeds a huge boost in their fight to avoid relegation.
