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#Leeds #beats #Manchester #United #Premier #League #Trafford #years #Okafor #nets #brace">Leeds beats Manchester United in Premier League at Old Trafford after 45 years; Okafor nets brace Leeds United’s Noah Okafor scored twice as his side grabbed a morale-boosting 2-1 Premier League away win over bitter rival Manchester United, which had Lisandro Martinez sent off in the 56th minute for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair.
Manchester United remains third in the table on 55 points, ahead of Aston Villa on goal difference, while 15th-placed Leeds puts some more daylight between it and the teams battling relegation by moving up to 36 points, six ahead of Tottenham Hotspur to 18th.
The home side was returning to action after a long period of inactivity due to the recent international break, but instead of looking fresh and rested, it looked rusty as Leeds pressed it hard, repeatedly winning the ball high up the pitch en route to a well-deserved win.
Leeds striker Calvert-Lewin had an early chance only to see his close-range first-time shot hit the home side’s ‘keeper Senne Lammens, and Manchester United failed to heed that warning as the visiting side took the lead shortly afterwards, Okafor side-footing home from a cross.
Okafor added a second in the 29th minute as United spurned a number of chances to clear the ball before the midfielder thumped a shot from just outside the box that deflected off Leny Yoro and into the net.
Only a brilliant last-ditch challenge from Martinez prevented the home side from going into the break three goals down as Leeds midfielder Ao Tanaka snapped up yet another loose pass and bore down on goal, but the Argentine defender swooped in to prevent the ball from crossing the line.
Martinez was then shown a straight red card early in the second half after he was adjudged to have pulled Calvert-Lewin’s hair in a VAR review.
Despite going down to 10 men, Casemiro threw his side a lifeline by pulling a goal back in the 69th minute as Bruno Fernandes sent a deep cross to the back post, and the Brazilian headed it back across the goal to score.
Casemiro went close again in the 85th minute but this time his effort cleared off the line, and a follow-up from Manuel Ugarte was also blocked as the Leeds rearguard held firm to secure full points.
It was the first time in 45 years that the Red Devils had finished second-best in the Roses derby at Old Trafford in the Premier League.
Published on Apr 14, 2026
Leeds United’s Noah Okafor scored twice as his side grabbed a morale-boosting 2-1 Premier League…
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#Manchester #United #Leeds #Daniel #Farke #hails #sides #historic #win #Trafford">Manchester United vs Leeds — Daniel Farke hails his side’s historic win at Old Trafford
Daniel Farke hailed Leeds’ historic 2-1 win against Manchester United on Monday as “big step forward” in their fight for Premier League survival.
Leeds earned its first league victory at Old Trafford since 1981 thanks to Noah Okafor’s first-half double.
United had Lisandro Martinez sent off for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair in the second half before Casemiro’s header set up a frantic finale.
A pair of goal-line clearances in the closing moments ensured Leeds was able to hold on to celebrate its first league win over United since 2002 and its first in any competition since 2010.
It was a vital triumph for Farke’s side, lifting it six points clear of the relegation zone with six games left.
“Proud of the boys. Fantastic performance. We are in the crunch time of the season, and it’s important to keep your nerves and stick to your plan,” Farke said.
“I think the first half was fantastic, we should have been higher up than 2-0, we missed many, many chances.
“We were a bit sleepy at one set-piece. United is a side packed with top-class players, which can bring quality from the bench later in the game.
“It’s difficult to bring it over the line as a newly-promoted side. Big compliment to the whole group.”
Farke claimed Leeds’ impressive performance in its first league win in seven games underlined why it should be higher in the table.
“It’s a sign of why we should be in a much better position performance-wise,” he said.
“This team has performed over the whole season with unbelievable consistency. A win is always good for the mood, for confidence. Also for the table.
“I think it’s the first win here for over forty years. It’s amazing, and of course a big step forward.”
In its first season back in the Premier League after promotion from the Championship, Leeds is on course to preserve its top-flight status.
It also has its first FA Cup semifinal appearance since 1987 to look forward to against Chelsea at Wembley on April 26.
“We have to stay humble. We are not perfect. We are not the finished, end product,” Farke said. “We are on a good path, on the way to achieving something really positive this season.”
Published on Apr 14, 2026
Daniel Farke hailed Leeds’ historic 2-1 win against Manchester United on Monday as “big step forward” in their fight for Premier League survival.
Leeds earned its first league victory at Old Trafford since 1981 thanks to Noah Okafor’s first-half double.
United had Lisandro Martinez sent off for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair in the second half before Casemiro’s header set up a frantic finale.
A pair of goal-line clearances in the closing moments ensured Leeds was able to hold on to celebrate its first league win over United since 2002 and its first in any competition since 2010.
It was a vital triumph for Farke’s side, lifting it six points clear of the relegation zone with six games left.
“Proud of the boys. Fantastic performance. We are in the crunch time of the season, and it’s important to keep your nerves and stick to your plan,” Farke said.
“I think the first half was fantastic, we should have been higher up than 2-0, we missed many, many chances.
“We were a bit sleepy at one set-piece. United is a side packed with top-class players, which can bring quality from the bench later in the game.
“It’s difficult to bring it over the line as a newly-promoted side. Big compliment to the whole group.”
Farke claimed Leeds’ impressive performance in its first league win in seven games underlined why it should be higher in the table.
“It’s a sign of why we should be in a much better position performance-wise,” he said.
“This team has performed over the whole season with unbelievable consistency. A win is always good for the mood, for confidence. Also for the table.
“I think it’s the first win here for over forty years. It’s amazing, and of course a big step forward.”
In its first season back in the Premier League after promotion from the Championship, Leeds is on course to preserve its top-flight status.
It also has its first FA Cup semifinal appearance since 1987 to look forward to against Chelsea at Wembley on April 26.
“We have to stay humble. We are not perfect. We are not the finished, end product,” Farke said. “We are on a good path, on the way to achieving something really positive this season.”
Published on Apr 14, 2026
Daniel Farke hailed Leeds’ historic 2-1 win against Manchester United on Monday as “big step…