Leeds shock Manchester United with 2-1 win as Martinez is sent off
Leeds shock Manchester United with 2-1 win as Martinez is sent off
Leeds United stun Manchester United 2-1 at Old Trafford, with Okafor scoring twice as Lisandro Martinez is sent off for hair-pulling.
Leeds United pulled off a morale-boosting 2-1 Premier League away win at Manchester United, with Noah Okafor scoring twice to lift his side above the relegation murk. The visitors seized control in a fiery contest, taking their chances and punishing United for lapses at the back. Okafor's first-half double put Leeds in command and they held firm as United pressed in the second period.
Manchester United’s afternoon soured when Lisandro Martinez was sent off in the 56th minute for pulling the hair of Dominic Calvert-Lewin during a clash for a header. The decision left United with 10 men and provided Leeds with a platform to see out the game, weathering late pressure to secure all three points.
The result reshapes the table dynamics: United remain third on 55 points, with Aston Villa just behind on goal difference, while Leeds climb to 36 points. They sit six points ahead of Tottenham Hotspur in 18th, widening the gap as they push to distance themselves from relegation danger. The clash at Old Trafford delivered a stark reminder of how quickly momentum can swing in the league, especially in a derby with high stakes for both sides.
For Leeds, the win offers a much-needed confidence boost as the season nears its end, while United will have to regroup quickly as they chase a stronger finish in the table. The dramatic hair-pull moment and the resulting red card will likely dominate conversations ahead of the next round of fixtures, underscoring the intense nature of this rivalry.
