Leeds United secured a 2-1 Premier League victory at Old Trafford against 10-man Manchester United, boosting their fight against relegation. Noah Okafor scored twice in the first half to put Leeds ahead, with United’s Lisandro Martinez sent off early in the second period following a hair-pulling incident involving Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Casemiro pulled a goal back for United, but Leeds held on for the win, their first against United since 2010 and their first league victory at Old Trafford in 45 years.
The match featured controversial officiating, with the red card for Martinez drawing significant backlash from pundits and former players, while United manager Michael Carrick described the decision as shocking. Bruno Fernandes attempted to remain coy on discussing refereeing, though acknowledged inconsistencies in discipline, and Carrick criticized the red card decision publicly.
Leeds moved six points clear of the relegation zone with six games remaining and maintained their FA Cup semifinal momentum after confirming a place in the last four. United, who remain third, faced a testing period with upcoming fixtures as they still chase a top-four finish to guarantee Champions League football. Leeds’ win extended their unbeaten stretch against United across top-flight competition and underscored their resurgence under manager Daniel Farke.
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