Leeds United produced one of the results of their season with a 2-1 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford, a victory that moved them six points clear of the drop zone and delivered their first league success at this stadium since 1981. For Manchester United, it was a damaging setback and the first home defeat of Michael Carrick's time in charge.
Noah Okafor struck twice in a dominant first half, first steering in Jayden Bogle's cross after five minutes and then scoring again with an effort that flicked off Leny Yoro and into the corner. United improved later, even after Lisandro Martinez was sent off on his return from injury for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin's hair, and Casemiro's header from Bruno Fernandes' 17th assist of the season set up a tense finish. Leeds, though, survived with the help of Karl Darlow and a vital goal-line clearance.
Leeds find their edge before United settle
Fresh from reaching an FA Cup semi-final, Leeds began with the urgency of a team fully aware of what was at stake at the bottom of the table. Dominic Calvert-Lewin forced Senne Lammens into action early, and there was nothing the goalkeeper could do soon after when Bogle's delivery reached Okafor, who finished first time to stun Old Trafford inside five minutes.