PREDICTION: MANCHESTER UNITED 2-0 LEEDS UNITED
FULL TIME RESULT: MANCHESTER UNITED 1-2 LEEDS UNITED
Leeds United secured a historic 2–1 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, with Noah Okafor’s first-half brace sealing a famous win.
The visitors made a dream start, taking the lead in the 5th minute. A sharp attacking move caught Manchester United off guard, and Okafor showed great composure to slot home and silence the home crowd early.
Leeds doubled their advantage in the 29th minute, once again through Okafor. His strike took a slight deflection on its way past the goalkeeper, making it 2–0 and putting the visitors firmly in control heading into halftime.
The match took another turn in the 56th minute when Lisandro Martínez was sent off for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair, leaving Manchester United down to ten men and facing an uphill battle.
Despite the numerical disadvantage, Manchester United responded in the 69th minute when Casemiro pulled a goal back from close range, giving the home side hope and setting up a nervy finish.
Manchester United pushed forward in search of an equaliser late on, but Leeds United held firm under pressure. In stoppage time, Dominic Calvert-Lewin produced a crucial goal-line clearance to preserve the lead and deny Manchester United a dramatic leveller.
The victory carries extra significance, as it marks Leeds United’s first win at Old Trafford since 1981. The result lifts Leeds into 15th place in the table, now sitting six points clear of Tottenham Hotspur, who remain in the bottom three, providing a crucial boost in their fight for Premier League survival.