Manchester United headed into the game having seen three of the four teams around them drop points already this weekend.
As a result, a win vs their bitter rivals would have been huge for the Red Devils.
And when all was said and done, Manchester United snatched a win.
Leeds had the first chance of the game after three minutes when a loose ball fell to Summerville but Malacia did just enough to force the winger to smash his effort over.
Leeds’ fast start continued for the opening 15 minutes, with Manchester United struggling to get the ball out of their own half.
Harry Maguire then nearly gifted Leeds a great chance but the centre-back was able to recover as Jack Harrison had no support.
Harry Maguire gave the ball away early in the second 45 to gift Leeds a chance, which Harrison put wide.
After a poor start to the second 45, Erik ten Hag opted to bring on Lisandro Martinez and Alejandro Garnacho. Diogo Dalot then smashed an effort off the crossbar a few minutes after these changes, with Garnacho playing a key role in setting up said chance.
Another mix-up at the back from Manchester United allowed Summerville yet another chance but De Gea saved well again.
However, the Red Devils eventually took the lead with 79 minutes gone. Shaw floated in a cross, which Rashford headed in.
Garnacho then added a second after 84 minutes to secure United the win.
📰 Table Of Contents
Player ratings
Leeds
- GK: Illan Meslier (5.5)
- RB: Luke Ayling (5)
- CB: Robin Koch (5.5)
- CB: Max Wober (5)
- LB: Junior Firpo (5.5)
- CM: Weston McKennie (6)
- CM: Tyler Adamas (6)
- CAM: Jack Harrison (5.5)
- RW: Crysencio Summerville (6.5)
- ST: Patrick Bamford (5.5)
- LW: Wilfried Gnonto (5.5)
Substitutes
- Georginio Rutter (5)
- Brenden Aaronson (4)
- Sam Greenwood (N/A)
Manchester United
- GK: David de Gea (6.5)
- RB: Diogo Dalot (6)
- CB: Harry Maguire (5)
- CB: Luke Shaw (6.5)
- LB: Tyrell Malacia (5.5)
- CDM: Marcel Sabitzer (5.5)
- CDM: Fred (6.5)
- CAM: Bruno Fernandes (5)
- RW: Jadon Sancho (6)
- ST: Wout Weghorst (4.5)
- LW: Marcus Rashford (7)
Substitutes
- Lisandro Martinez (5)
- Alejandro Garnacho (6.5)
- Aaron Wan-Bissaka (5)
- Anthony Elanga (N/A)
Match reaction
Manchester United players to reach 400 Premier League appearances:
🏴 – Ryan Giggs (632)
🏴 – Paul Scholes (499)
🏴 – Gary Neville (400)
🇪🇸 – David de Gea (400)United’s number 1 joins an exclusive list. 1️⃣ pic.twitter.com/zP7pfF22sS
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) February 12, 2023
Jadon Sancho has started a Premier League game for Manchester United for the first time since 22nd October, 114 days ago.
Welcome back. 👏 pic.twitter.com/XZHCWtne8w
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) February 12, 2023
Both games this week, been a real effort by Leeds to set the tone. Don’t know if it’s Skubala, players or a combination of both but motivation is obvious.
— Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) February 12, 2023
Fred has made five tackles in the opening 15 minutes against Leeds, at least four more than any other player on the pitch. 💪#LEEMUN
— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) February 12, 2023
#MUFC Maguire and Shaw so slow on the ball we can’t even build out of our half. Need to change something early.
— Paul Soja (@thepaulsoja) February 12, 2023
Bruno has to score. Not good enough and he knows it.
— Doc MUFC (@Doc_Joshi) February 12, 2023
Stop playing stupid and slow passes across the back! Same as Wednesday first half!
— Gary Neville (@GNev2) February 12, 2023
Leeds appear to be adopting the “let him have the ball” because eventually he’ll give it back to us anyway approach
— Adam Crafton (@AdamCrafton_) February 12, 2023
Marcus Rashford has now scored 71 Premier League goals, that’s more than Eric Cantona scored for both Leeds United & Manchester United (70).
Heading to the top. 💥 pic.twitter.com/YdtCjCyVWP
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) February 12, 2023
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