Manchester United 1-2 Leeds United: Okafor brace, Martinez red card sink Red Devils
Noah Okafor's first-half brace led Leeds United to a surprising 2-1 win over historic rivals Manchester United, the visitors first win at Old Trafford in 45 years. The Red Devils were not helped by a controversial second-half red card to Lisandro Martinez, who was sent off in the 56th minute after VAR sent referee Paul Tierney to the pitch side monitor to review the Argentine's grab of Dominic Calvert-Lewin's pony tail. WATCH — Manchester United v Leeds United full match replay Casemiro would head a Bruno Fernandes cross home in the 69th minute but the 10-man Red Devils could not find another goal and remain nine points back of second-place Man City, who have a match-in-hand.
Man United are ahead of Aston Villa on goal differential and three points ahead of fifth-place Liverpool. Their gap over sixth-place Chelsea is seven points with six PL matches left on the docket. The win is huge for relegation-threatened Leeds, whose 36 points are six more than 18th-place Spurs.
Manchester United vs Leeds United final score: 1-2 Goal scorers: Noah Okafor 5', 29', Casemiro 69' Red card: Lisandro Martinez 58' Manchester United vs Leeds United live updates — by Nick Mendola Full time — Manchester United 1-2 Leeds United Not a banner day for Michael Carrick. Leeds make two moves Ilia Gruev and Wilfried Gnonto replace Okafor and Ao Tanaka in the 74th minute. Manchester United subs Man United change two of their remaining 10 men as Bryan Mbeumo and Diogo Dalot enter the game for Diallo and Mazraoui in the 70th minute.
Casemiro goal — Manchester United 1-2 Leeds United The Red Devils recycle a corner kick and Bruno Fernandes sends a delightful invitation to the back of the group, where Casemiro heads home. His eighth PL goal of the season is the most the 34-year-old has scored in a single domestic campaign. They'll have about 21 minutes to level the line.
Lisandro Martinez red card after VAR cites pony tail pull Lisandro Martinez is in an aerial challenge with Calvert-Lewin and gets a hold of the player's pony tail. It's a small tug but there's no relief for Martinez, who is sent off after a pitch side review. Halftime — Manchester United 0-2 Leeds United As it stands, the Red Devils are on track to finish Week 32 level on points with fourth-place Aston Villa and three ahead of Liverpool.
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