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Leeds grab 2-1 win over Manchester United as Martinez sees red

  • On Monday, Leeds United secured a 2-1 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, marking the first time Leeds won at the venue in 45 years.
  • Manager Michael Carrick's five-match home winning streak ended with the defeat, while Leeds moved to 36 points in the standings, distancing themselves from relegation contention.
  • Noah Okafor opened the scoring in the 5th minute and doubled the lead before halftime; Lisandro Martinez received a red card in the 56th minute for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin's hair.
  • Brazilian midfielder Casemiro pulled a goal back in the 69th minute, declaring "IT'S GAME ON HERE!" as Manchester United rallied while playing with 10 men.
  • Manchester United remain third with 55 points, while Leeds face Wolves on Saturday, April 18, the same day the Red Devils meet Chelsea in their next fixtures.
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Leeds are not hiding their excitement about the feat at Old Trafford, as the Red Devils now face the London challenge.

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Manchester United has won a surprising 1:2 home defeat against Leeds United in the Premier League. Former Salzburg striker Noah Okafor met in the 5th and 29th minute for the 2-0 break for the guests. At Manchester, defender Lisandro Martinez saw red after the side change after Argentine opponent Dominic Calvert-Lewin had pulled on the hair. Casemiro (69th) nevertheless approached United, but Leeds saved the result over time.For Leeds it was the …

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Reuters broke the news in United Kingdom on Monday, April 13, 2026.
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