Leeds stun Man Utd as Farke’s risks pay off, Fernandes fury and Tanaka struggles | OneFootball

Leeds United made more history under Daniel Farke, a first league win at Old Trafford in 45 years arriving eight days after securing an FA Cup semi-final, their first since 1987. Manchester United’s response featured complaints about the referee and VAR from their manager, players and former players.

According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, Farke embraced risk with an assertive selection despite the absence of Anton Stach and Joe Rodon, and his side repaid him. Leeds missed chances, the hosts finished with 10 men, but the plan worked.

Noah Okafor struck twice, the second a controlled volley via a deflection, in a display Leeds fans will cherish.

Bruno Fernandes was United’s standout but frustration showed as he argued with officials and was booked for dissent. Captaining a side beaten by Leeds in a league game at Old Trafford for the first time in 45 years will hurt.

Michael Carrick may question decisions, but United’s undoing was cheap turnovers, lax defending and lower intensity. Leeds picked pockets, reached dangerous areas and deserved the result.

Off camera, Ethan Ampadu finished sharply in warm-up drills and Dominic Calvert-Lewin high-fived a mascot.

Farke urged Okafor to think after a heavy touch, then applauded Ampadu’s press as danger was cleared. Eirik Bakke joked about the team’s energy.

In stoppage time Ampadu told Cunha to get up. After full-time, Tanaka felt a knock and skipped Sean Longstaff’s run to the away end.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk