The match man united vs leeds finished 2-1 to Leeds United as Daniel Farke's team delivered a rare Old Trafford success, their first league win at the ground since 1981 and first league victory over Manchester United since 2002.
Leeds arrived with little recent Premier League scoring form but burst into life, racing into a two-goal lead in the first half through Noah Okafor, who converted Leeds chances as United struggled to match their intensity and control in midfield.
Manchester United improved after the break but suffered a turning point when referee Paul Tierney, acting on a VAR check by John Brooks, showed Lisandro Martínez a red card for an incident involving Dominic Calvert-Lewin, a decision Carrick later described as "a shocking decision."
United pulled a goal back through Casemiro after the sending off and created further chances, with Benjamin Sesko having a header well saved by Karl Darlow and another Casemiro header cleared off the line by Calvert-Lewin, but they could not find an equaliser.
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Michael Carrick said his players were aware of the rivalry and praised their second-half response, while Daniel Farke called the win "outstanding" and highlighted Leeds' bravery in playing on the front foot at Old Trafford.
The defeat underlined lingering weaknesses in United's squad depth, with Kobbie Mainoo ruled out and Manuel Ugarte starting in his place, a selection that sources linked to poor results when Ugarte has started this season; Harry Maguire also missed the game through suspension.
Martínez faces a potential multi-match ban if the red card is upheld, a development that could force Carrick to consider young centre-back options such as Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven for upcoming fixtures, while Manchester United officials are reported to be examining the referee's performance.
Leeds moved clear of immediate danger in the relegation fight, with the victory described as a massive result by their players and staff, and the away supporters celebrated loudly, even chanting "United are back" late in the match as they left Old Trafford.
