Match report and free highlights as Manchester United beat Leeds 2-0 at Elland Road to close the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal to five points; ...
"But they had one chance and you can't give a player who's that much in confidence time in the box to score goals. We try to go after the game and try to win it. It came early on in both halves but we focused and knew our quality would come through so we had to battle and fight for every ball. The Brazilian produced an accomplished display in West Yorkshire, ranking first for tackles won (eight) and intensive runs (292). We had some big chances in the second half. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag told Sky Sports: "We needed more composure in the game and I think that was the big problem. "I try to be positive and the group tries to be positive. United did well to weather the Leeds storm and there was still time in the half for one more chance. You have to use your squad when it's like that and everyone is contributing, everyone is important and that's a good thing to know. Leeds will take confidence from earning a draw at Old Trafford and pushing their opponents all the way again at Elland Road, but their winless run in the Premier League extends to nine games. Jadon Sancho started for the first time since returning to the first-team fold. Just like in Manchester four days ago, Leeds started on the front foot and almost took an early lead but Crysencio Summerville blazed over from a few yards out.
Manchester United scored two late goals to defeat Leeds United 2-0 in a physical Premier League battle at Elland Road.
Pouncing on a Shaw back pass, Summerville sprinted towards De Gea, but the keeper produced a brilliant save with his legs to deny the winger. The Brazilian turned to his right and found Diogo Dalot who fired a shot from distance. Leeds started the game on the front foot with two big opportunities. Moments later, United broke on the counter-attack with Fred finding Rashford, speeding towards the box. His one-on-one chance forced the Frenchman to make a superb save to keep the game level. And that resulted in an early free-kick for the home side that picked out Maximilian Worber on the left wing.
Manchester United defeated Leeds United away from home on Sunday, earning all three points with a 2-0 victory. Though the Reds struggled to carve out many ...
Our no.1 was integral in us collecting all three points, pulling off a handful of exceptional saves at 0-0 to keep the win within our grasp. Once again today, he turned to his bench in need of a difference-maker and both Lisandro Martinez and Garnacho had the desired impact. Our no.10 came up clutch once again for the Reds, with his bullet header as we entered the final stages of the game breaking the deadlock. Fred was full of energy for the entirety of the match and was absolutely everywhere, making key interceptions and tackles to deny Leeds goalscoring opportunities. Rashford’s opener really helped them get into the spirit, and when Garnacho scored to make it two, the Reds were rocking in the away end. Unsurprisingly, the hosts made a quick start, and from carving out attacks to the challenges flying in, the home fans were in full voice.
Man Utd beat Leeds 2-0 at Elland Road to close the gap on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League to five points; Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho ...
I was convinced from the first moment." That is taking responsibility." "I had some talks with him about that. I was really excited to work with him. "I confirmed. Clear."
United's no.1 speaks on making 400 appearances in the Premier League and on our win against Leeds United at Elland Road.
"I made a couple of good saves and then the team scored a great goal. "They have 10 to 15 minutes where they create a couple of chances," he explained. It's going to be a big game, Barcelona. The best of those fell to Wilfried Gnonto and Crysencio Summerville, who both forced the David into action. So, [it was a] perfect day." A lot of goals, helping the team, running, pressing.
Man Utd beat Leeds 2-0 but are still five points off league leaders Arsenal; Gary Neville is sceptical they will be able to keep up while competing in four ...
"United have to keep doing what they are doing winning football matches. "But Manchester United - the players, the manager and the fans - have to look at the table and if City slip up as they have done and Arsenal continue their difficult run, they have to be ready to pounce, just in case." I don't think Ten Hag was taking chances. "Obviously, Arsenal and City are ahead of them but what they have to do, if any of the teams above them slip up, they have to be ready to pounce," Keane told Sky Sports. "So, they have just got to hang in there and hope that Arsenal and Man City aren't quite right towards the end of the season, but I just think they aren't quite ready yet." "I just don't think they can win the Premier League for the reasons that they have so many games and I just don't think they are at the level of Man City and Arsenal."
Gary Neville does not believe his former club Manchester United are in the Premier League title race despite winning against Leeds in Sunday's action at ...
[Have Your Say!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-united-title-gary-neville-29200669#comments-section) Can Man Utd win the Premier League this season? They have got so many games and I just don’t think they’re at the level of Man City and Arsenal right now.” [Marcus Rashford](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/marcus-rashford) broke the deadlock at Elland Road with ten minutes remaining as he headed home from [Luke Shaw](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/luke-shaw) ’s cross before substitute Alejandro Garnacho wrapped up the points with a fine run and strike five minutes later. However, former defender Neville is not optimistic on their chances. It had threatened to be another frustrating encounter for Erik ten Hag’s side, coming just four days after being held to a 2-2 draw by the same opposition. [Barcelona](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fc-barcelona) game this week. [Tell us what you think here.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-united-title-gary-neville-29200669#comments-section) He got away with it today and it’s worked but I just don’t think they can win the Premier League. [Gary Neville](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/gary-neville) insists [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) are not in the [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) title race despite their [two-goal victory at Leeds](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/leeds-manutd-premier-league-highlights-29197448) on Sunday. [Wout Weghorst](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/wout-weghorst)’s pass to add a second goal and settle the destination of the three points. [Harry Maguire](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/harry-maguire) rather than a Leeds defender. [Arsenal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/arsenal-fc) have two matches in hand – and appears to keep alive their faint title hopes.
The clubs' statement read: “Both clubs strongly condemn chanting from both sets of fans regarding historic tragedies at today's game. We strongly condemn ...
The Premier League also released a statement, which read: “The Premier League condemns the chanting heard during today’s match between Leeds United and Manchester United. We strongly condemn chanting from both sets of fans regarding historic tragedies during today’s game. The clubs’ statement read: “Both clubs strongly condemn chanting from both sets of fans regarding historic tragedies at today’s game.
Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho struck late goals as Manchester United won 2-0 at Roses rivals Leeds to close the gap on Premier League leaders ...
De Gea’s low save diverted the lively Summerville’s effort, Weston McKennie fired off target and Jack Harrison’s shot was deflected for a corner. Crysencio Summerville fired an early chance for Leeds over the crossbar, while Bruno Fernandes dragged the visitors’ first effort on goal wide in the 20th minute. Under interim boss Michael Skubala, Leeds had United on the backfoot for prolonged spells in the second half, but failed to convert a host of chances and United made them pay to climb to within five points of Arsenal.
Man Utd can still win the Premier League this season, according to their former captain Roy Keane, despite being below Arsenal and Man City as things stand.
Even just finishing in the top four would represent progress for Man Utd this season. But according to Keane, Ten Hag’s team are far from being out of the title race yet. He has kept Man Utd on track despite But Erik ten Hag has been steadying the ship since his appointment as manager last summer. Man Utd haven’t won the league title since Sir Alex Ferguson’s last season in charge, a decade ago. “But Manchester United – the players, the manager and the fans – have to look at the table and if City slip up as they have done and Arsenal continue their difficult run, they have to be ready to pounce, just in case.”