Leeds United

We've picked seven of Manchester United's best Old Trafford triumphs over the club's cross-Pennines rivals, Leeds United.

[Copies are available online](https://reachsportshop.com/matchday_programme/manchester-united-v-leeds-united/)as well as at Old Trafford before the match. Liam Cooper reduced the arrears shortly before half-time, but United marched on after the break, forging further ahead when Daniel James burst through to convert and Fernandes slotted in a penalty. Just four days after playing out a six-goal thriller with Barcelona in the Nou Camp, United returned to Old Trafford expecting a battle boasting more grit than glamour, but were instead sucked into a thrilling encounter with David O’Leary’s exciting young side, who would emerge as title rivals over the coming seasons. Stuart Dallas curled in a fine consolation for Leeds, but United had made a statement. “It has been a perfect day,” said Solskjaer. United also finished in the ascendancy as Charlton doubled his own tally 20 minutes from time, then Dennis Viollet and Albert Scanlon notched in the closing stages. “Quite something for a Leeds player!” Visiting goalkeeper Roy Wood (not to be confused with our own Ray Wood) turned in a virtuoso performance to keep the scores level until the brink of half-time, when he was finally beaten by Johnny Berry, but the visitors saw their resistance steamrollered during a madcap nine-minute spell which began on the hour. “I was clapped off by some United fans,” Radebe later grinned. Five minutes on, United’s no.10 completed his treble, this time with a downward header from another Rowley set piece, to wrap up progress in imperious fashion. Unavoidably inconsistent in the campaigns immediately following Munich, United began 1959/60 with yo-yoing performances and results. United’s Salfordian spearhead tapped in a rebound to open the scoring just seven minutes in, after which the hosts ran riot through set pieces.

The clubs meet twice in a Premier League double-header this week, but Wednesday's match will not be on TV.

However, as the match was not selected by either Sky Sports or BT Sport on its initial date, it is unable to be shown on Wednesday. It is a category one fixture for the police, so it required additional policing that was unavailable due to the Queen’s funeral taking place that weekend. Wednesday’s fixture was rearranged following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September.

Manchester United and Leeds United play each other twice in the space of four days in the Premier League this week.

"When we went back to Leeds with Man United for the first time, we actually got beat 1-0, I think. Leeds and Manchester United is a mad rivalry; when I got there, I was told: ‘Rio you’re making a big decision to go to Man United from Leeds, because their fans will hate you!’ There is no love lost between the two clubs and [Ferdinand](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/all-about/rio-ferdinand) knows that better than anyone. If you open your bar there will be people coming down to mash it up, we’ve got intel that they’re looking to destroy your place.’ [Jesse Marsch's](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/all-about/jesse-marsch) side will make the trip to Old Trafford on Wednesday, with Erik ten Hag's men travelling to Elland Road on Sunday afternoon for the reverse fixture. I don’t know how he got my number, but he rang me and said ‘just to let you know, I’d advise you don’t open your bar. I had to have a police escort to get into the ground because where the bus used to park to get into the ground you have to walk a little bit and, yeah it was madness, crazy." "I had a bar that was only just opened in Leeds and when I signed for Man United, the head of the police rang me. [William Hill.](https://sports.williamhill.com/betting/en-gb) "You know there’s a rivalry there, but you don’t know the levels. [Man United](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) and [Leeds](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/all-about/leeds-united-fc) go head-to-head in the English top-flight this week in a fiery doubleheader. The defender made the move from Leeds to Man United in 2002 and has now lifted the lid on just how fierce the hatred is between the two clubs, even claiming that the police advised him against opening a bar in Leeds after his transfer went through. [Premier League](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) match between the two sides was postponed in the wake of The Queen's death in September and now the two rivals face a short and sharp battle for bragging rights this season.

Manchester United host Leeds United – who are without a manager at the moment – in the first of a Premier League doubleheader this week between the two ...

Fred seems to be appealing for a red card, but no chance. Shaw hits a great cross into the Leeds box. Fernandes hits a powerful low free kick into the Leeds box. I don't think we did something differently. We have to go again on Sunday." They stuck to the plan today." On Wilfried Gnonto: "I think he is pivotal to the team. We did that really well." I'm really proud of the performance of the players. We made two great team goals. On whether Leeds' quick start surprised his players: "It looked like it but not me. [Wilfried Gnonto](https://theathletic.com/football/player/wilfried-gnonto-GuYgYbzEs528Ng7S/) opened the scoring in the first minute, starting Leeds' post-Jesse Marsch era with a bang after the American manager was let go on Monday.

A delegation from Leeds has travelled to Madrid to court the Rayo Vallecano head coach, Andoni Iraola, but the Premier League club's hopes of introducing a ...

Before Wednesday’s game against Manchester United the Leeds owner, Andrea Radrizzani, asked fans to be patient as the new manager hunt unfolded. While Orta is an admirer of Mauricio Pochettino, it is thought unlikely that the former Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham manager would relish a relegation skirmish. Hopefully white smoke by tonight or [tomorrow] morning.” Yet by Wednesday morning Radrizzani was more circumspect, posting: “Not yet…….need more time.”

Leeds sacked Jesse Marsch on Monday with team fourth from bottom in Premier League; Andoni Iraola is one of those under consideration to replace Marsch; ...

It also means that there are reasons to be optimistic about the future. I got to know Jesse well during his 12 months at Elland Road and it was abundantly clear he cared passionately about the club. At times there have been really promising signs, but the fans and the board at Leeds wanted more. Against Forest, although they dominated in the first half and created the better chances, a worrying pattern had started to develop which had become a huge concern for fans. West Brom head coach Carlos Corberan was one of the first names linked to the Leeds job having worked under Marcelo Bielsa at Elland Road. Seven Premier League games without a win and just two wins in the last 17 league games.

Leeds United will be looking to pick up their first Premier League win since November this evening.

Weston McKennie comes into the midfield line to make his full United debut this evening. Michael Skubala promised tactical tweaks in his pre-match press conference on Tuesday afternoon following the sacking of Jesse Marsch and he’ll be keen to see an improved performance. The pair won’t be involved at all, meaning Luke Ayling will wear the captain’s armband. [Michael Skubala profiled as Leeds United coach faces media following Jesse Marsch sacking](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/michael-skubala-leeds-united-coach-26175361) [Leeds United's damning reality that saw Jesse Marsch dismissed](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/leeds-united-jesse-marsch-reality-26168910) [Leeds United's response to Patrick Bamford claim prior to Jesse Marsch dismissal](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/leeds-united-patrick-bamford-response-26179472) [Every word Leeds United's Michael Skubala said on Jesse Marsch exit, injuries and Manchester United](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/michael-skubala-leeds-united-marsch-26178113) [Leeds United's next move could be make or break with Andrea Radrizzani's legacy on the line](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/leeds-united-andrea-radrizzani-legacy-26172637) Skubala gave little away in regards to injury news in the build-up to the match, but the Whites will be without Marc Roca and Liam Cooper this evening. Leeds United’s caretaker team have made two changes to the Whites’ starting XI to take on Manchester United at Old Trafford this evening.

Manchester United welcome Leeds United to Old Trafford looking to extend their 13-match winning home run, but how will fans at home be able to watch the ...

The Yorkshire outfit have picked up just three points in their last seven matches, sitting outside the relegation zone on goal difference - a 5-0 loss would see [Everton](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/everton-fc) leapfrog them into 17th. In the Premier League, Leeds have never beaten United at Old Trafford. Midfielder Casemiro starts the first of a three-game ban vs Leeds this evening. Right-back Diogo Dalot is also available. United have won 10 of their last 13 matches in which the Brazilian has been named in the starting XI but the defensive midfielder is serving the first of a three-match suspension tonight. [Jadon Sancho](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/jadon-sancho) is back in contention to make a first start since late October. [Crystal Palace](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/crystal-palace-fc) last time out and will subsequently miss both matches against the Whites plus the following Premier League clash with [Leicester City](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/leicester-city-fc). [FA Cup](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/fa-cup) Third Round win for the Whites. [Bournemouth](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/bournemouth-fc) in early November. [comments section](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-man-utd-tv-channel-29164237#comments-wrapper). [Manchester United](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/manchester-united-fc) are looking to continue their march up the [Premier League](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/premier-league) table as they host [Leeds United](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/leeds-united-fc) on Wednesday evening. [Erik ten Hag](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/erik-ten-hag) has been Casemiro.

Follow live text updates as Manchester United host Leeds at Old Trafford in the Premier League.

We want to show the opponents we're there and want to win. Leeds goalscorer Wilfried Gnonto: "We did a really good game. We have to go again on Sunday." On Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie: "I thought they were good and strong. They stuck to the plan today." "I think he [Wilfried Gnonto] is pivotal to the team. The fans and the club should be proud." More from Leeds caretaker boss Michael Skubala to BBC MOTD: "I think it instills belief in the players that they are good enough at this level. You have to start and be ready and take responsibilty, win your battles and be composed on the ball." At half-time we had to equalise. "We created great chances. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag to BBC MOTD: "You can say we won a point because when you are in a derby and come back from 2-0 down it is good.

Jadon Sancho's late equaliser grabbed a point for Manchester United in a 2-2 Premier League draw against managerless Leeds United.

In striving to save a throw-in he gave the ball to Leeds for a corner. United’s medical bulletin had listed Aaron Wan-Bissaka absent due to illness with Sancho limited to a place on the bench as he recovered from also feeling unwell. The 18-year-old coolly sold a dummy then hit what seemed to be the equaliser, only for Maximilian Wöber to head clear. This was a snaking pass that split Leeds and though the lively Garnacho was shoved he still rounded Meslier. The co-caretaker, a former England futsal coach and Leeds Under-21 manager, had only 24 hours to prepare his charges The ball went to Wilfried Gnonto who exchanged passes with Patrick Bamford before drilling past a flat-footed David de Gea.

Michael Skubala, Chris Armas, and Paco Gallardo have chosen the starting line-up for tonight's game, with two changes made following our last outing. Robin Koch ...

Illan Meslier remains in net for the Whites, and his backline is made up of captain Luke Ayling, Koch, Max Wober and Pascal Struijk. Robin Koch makes his way back into the starting line-up following his suspension, whilst Weston McKennie makes his first start for the club, with the pair replacing Liam Cooper and Marc Roca who are both unavailable for the clash. Michael Skubala, Chris Armas, and Paco Gallardo have chosen the starting line-up for tonight’s game, with two changes made following our last outing.

The co-caretaker manager was speaking after Leeds United's 2-2 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford.

But it's always tricky, I think playing the same team back to back and but again, it's tricky for them as well and they've got to come to Elland Road, so let's see. And Firpo came in as well, Junior, and I thought he had a good performance when he came in and it's tough to come into a game like that. We've been good at being compact and we've been good at going when the time was right. That was the message and they did that really well. 100% and in situations like this, you need to rely on the strong leaders in the group and they've been amazing. But 100% we've had to rely on some strong leaders in the group and I thought they did really well. So again, we need to assess for them and see how they'll be if they're ready for Sunday. Yeah, we have to go assess with the medical team and see how is. At the end there, we had to dig deep and they had to show their personality to see out the game and get a point. I'm a little bit disappointed because I thought we did enough to win the game and like I said, we'll be pragmatic but I tried to win the game. It's a shame to lose some good players but we'll have to dig deeper and be together. I’m really proud of the players I thought they did really well and the context, I think it’s a tough place to come we know they haven't lost in 13 in all competitions and I think we did a good job.

Strikes from Marcus Rashford and substitute Jadon Sancho levelled Wilfried Gnonto's first-minute strike and Raphael Varane's own goal to move Erik ten Hag's men ...

Instead, Leeds held out for five minutes of stoppage time, doing well to kill our momentum on occasion, and will be the more pleased of the two sides with the outcome. His cross found the head of Rashford and the England forward guided the ball over Meslier to bag his 20th goal of the season to give the fans hope. The pair exchanged some brilliant passes in the area before the recently returned Sancho fired a low driven shot past Meslier to bring the Stretford End to its feet and take the scoreline to 2-2. And after that, United refused to lose as Sancho managed to bring the game level. Latching on to a Sabitzer pass, Pellistri got the better of Junior Firpo on the right-hand side and laid the ball off to Diogo Dalot. United responded quickly, with Wout Weghorst receiving the ball from Fernandes on the right wing, the Dutch forward picked out a long weighted pass to Rashford.

Jadon Sancho marked his first Premier League appearance since October with the equaliser as Manchester United fought back to draw with Leeds.

He gets a tame shot away but comes through the tightest of gaps and Meslier has to do better as it nestles into the net! MANCHESTER UNITED 2-2 LEEDS (JADON SANCHO): He hasn't played in the Premier League since October but Sancho has come off the bench to help rescue Manchester United! It's a brilliant header from Rashford as he meets Dalot's cross, grabbing his 20th goal of the season. It looks destined for the top corner until a fully stretched Meslier makes a one-handed stop to push it away. Less than a minute on the clock, they're on the scoresheet! The Red Devils gave themselves a mountain to climb following some slack defending and required a change in personnel and tactics 15 minutes into the second half in order to begin their fightback.

Premier League. Manchester United 2 (Rashford 62', Sancho 70'). Leeds United 2 (Gnonto 1', Varane 48' og). Man Utd: De Gea (GK), Martinez, Fernandes (C), ...

Getting on level terms, Manchester United equalised in the 70th minute through second half substitute Sancho. The central defender turned in Summerville’s cross, after Gnonto had played his fellow forward into the area. He picked up a pass from Bruno Fernandes, rounded Illan Meslier and shot at goal, only to see Max Wober superbly position himself on the line to deny a certain goal. On 62 minutes, the home side did get back into the match through their top-scorer, Marcus Rashford. A minute after the substitution, an excellent David De Gea save denied Pascal Struijk’s back-post header when he looked almost certain to have made it two! Luis Sinisterra pulled up with an injury and had to be replaced by Crysencio Summerville.

Leeds United's Weston McKennie arrives prior to the Premier League match at the City Ground, Nottingham. Picture date: Sunday February 5, 2023. PA Photo. See PA ...

Xavi has insisted on more than one occasion that Raphinha is in his long-term plans. Raphinha only joined Barcelona from Leeds last summer but has largely struggled in Spain. But the report adds that Raphinha has told Xavi he wants to play on the right wing, which is a position that Dembele had a grip hold on until his recent injury setback. [AS](https://as.com/futbol/primera/raphinha-se-da-la-razon-n/) have reported that [Raphinha](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/all-about/raphinha) could still leave Barcelona if Ousmane Dembele pens a new deal with the club. [Leeds United](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/)'s chances of signing the on-loan midfielder [Weston McKennie](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/all-about/weston-mckennie?pageNumber=2) on a permanent deal from Juventus are in 'jeopardy', according to Italian outlet [Juve Live](https://www.juvelive.it/2023/02/06/doccia-gelata-juventus-esonero-ufficiale-mckennie-leeds/). The United States international joined the Whites on loan until the end of the season on transfer deadline day, with the option of making the deal permanent in the summer.

Jadon Sancho scores on his Premier League return as Manchester United recover from two goals down to draw with Leeds.

Fred (Manchester United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. - Home7 - Squad number28Player nameMcKennieAverage rating - Squad number2Player nameAylingAverage rating - Squad number12Player nameAdamsAverage rating - Squad number2Player nameLindelöfAverage rating - Squad number12Player nameMalaciaAverage rating - Squad number28Player namePellistriAverage rating - Squad number23Player nameShawAverage rating - Squad number10Player nameRashfordAverage rating "I've been really busy just looking after this job for the last few days," said Skubala, adding he did not know whether he would be in charge at the weekend.

Leeds United 2-2 Manchester United: Sancho came off the bench to score his first goal since September and deny the visitors a famous win.

And when his intervention put Leeds 2-0 up, the interim plucked from the junior side seemed destined for a place in their history. For United, the first hour showcased the strengths and weaknesses of Alejandro Garnacho, The teenager was terrific at times, displaying a willingness to run at Leeds, but was wasteful in possession and lost the ball before their second goal. They were deprived of Luis Sinisterra and Pascal Struijk in the first quarter. Even after Rashford struck, Brenden Aaronson curled a free kick through an apology for a wall and against the foot of the post. One of cheaper arrivals in the £170m spending spree under Marsch, the young Italian is shaping up as the most explosive and exciting, a player whose dynamism illuminated the darkness at the end of Marsch’s reign. Sancho had been out of the picture and out of the squad, not even on the bench for a 16-game absence either side of the World Cup that was only partly explained by injury. [Crysencio Summerville](/topic/crysencio-summerville) claimed it, though Varane turned in the Dutchman’s cross. Sancho had only been on for 11 minutes when Luke Shaw’s cross was cut out, the rebound fell to him and he whipped in a low shot. And then, unleashed in the middle, Rashford felt unstoppable, to borrow Ten Hag’s favourite description. Leeds were marching on together without Marsch, contributing to a classic, playing with a verve and a dynamism that may have been a reaction to the manager’s sacking. But, with and without [Jesse Marsch](/topic/jesse-marsch), Leeds have a tendency to lose leads and Manchester United have the resolve to mount a response. Yet a comeback was completed by a player on his own journey back: [Jadon Sancho](/topic/jadon-sancho)’s first goal since September came on his longest outing since October.

Here are our four talking points from Leeds United's 2-2 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford in the Premier League as Wilfried Gnonto and a Raphael ...

We know the club’s chief targets are all in work, which was always going to complicate matters, but with three days until kick-off, there is ample opportunity to get someone over the line. LS11 will be a great leveller in what’s expected to be another fiery, loud, bad-tempered match between two hated rivals. United’s ambition had been to have Marsch’s successor in place before Sunday’s clash and that still remains a possibility. This was a night Leeds’ defence needed to be virtually perfect while riding its luck at times to get anything, and Wober was that difference-maker. It was a display which tallied with the team’s other demonstrations in matches with Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United this season. Either way, quietly, the list of potential absentees for Sunday’s match is mounting. Wout Weghorst was ably dealt with by each of them and even though Marcus Rashford asked different questions of them when he went into the central berth, they stood tall to keep him relatively quiet. It was a remarkable response to the outside world. Even Struijk, concussed and off within 25 minutes, had made the tackle which triggered Gnonto’s early opener. Leeds never looked back and stayed in the match all night. Wilfried Gnonto scored the kind of goal you feel is going to become his trademark. There was supposed to be only one winner.

Rayo Vallecano boss Andoni Iraola looked set to bet Jesse Marsch's replacement at Elland Road after he was sacked this week. But the Spaniard has now reportedly ...

Skubala is likely to remain in charge at least until then, although a new arrivals in the dugout shouldn't be ruled out. But with the [English Premier League](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/english-premier-league) outfit keen to avoid a second successive relegation dogfight and their No 1 choice having rejected their advances, it’s back to the drawing board. But Erik Ten Hag’s men fought back to level the score through Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho.

The youngster has performed well in claret and amber but it doesn't look likely to be enough to stay a Premier League player.

[Leeds ](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/leeds-united-fc)are without a senior manager following the sacking of Jesse Marsch, but the early indications are that they will let him go. A clutch of [Scottish Premiership ](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/scottish-premiership)clubs would be interested in the winger alongside some English Championship teams, who are all watching him closely. Hammell - previously 'Well academy director - said in 2021 that his young starlet 'will do wonderful things and become a household name in the next three or four years.' McKinstry came through the ranks at Fir Park before he won a six figure move to Elland Road in 2021 and has been a key player for manager Steven Hammell. [Rangers](https://twitter.com/DR_Rangers) and [Celtic](https://twitter.com/DR_Celtic) podcast pages and sign up to our [newsletters](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/) to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. [Scotland U21s](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/scotland-u21s-football-team) international is out of contract at the end of the season and his parent club in England's Premier League have yet to open talks.

Leeds United are still on the hunt for a new head coach following Jesse Marsch's departure on Monday.

The 44-year-old has impressed by taking his Feyenoord side to the top of the Eredivisie - only losing one match all season. His idea is to start a project from scratch in the middle of the year [summer]." A translation of the below tweet from ESPN's Jorge Baravalle reads: "Marcelo Gallardo was contacted by Leeds. [ the Independent,](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/arne-slot-leeds-new-manager-news-b2278788.html) Leeds have made a 'proposal' to Feyenoord manager Arne Slot to become the club's new manager. Open the message." The Whites are still on the hunt for a new boss following Jesse Marsch's sacking on Monday afternoon, with a host of names continuing to be linked. A translation of the below reads" "Andoni Iraola says NO to the offer from Leeds and STAYS at Rayo Vallecano to fulfill his contract." [The Telegraph,](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2023/02/09/european-super-league-new-tournament-to-replace-champions-league/) Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus understood to have contacted more than 50 clubs in the hope of creating a new European tournament [Click here to find out >>>](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/leeds-united-player-ratings-manchester-26192303) What will I do when a message comes in from Leeds? [Here are the latest odds for those linked with the vacant job at Leeds >>>](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/leeds-united-manager-slot-iraola-26194867) [Leeds United's](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/) search for a new boss right here.

Building around the likes of Wilfried Gnonto and Crysencio Summerville will be high on the list of requirements for the incoming head coach.

The USA international pairing at the heart of midfield should bring more tenacity and aid that defensive resilience the team needs, but as part of the wider group they’ll need reassurance that their style and approach is still a fit for Leeds’ new direction. Longer term, and assuming the survive this season and continue to build, it’ll be about making the most of some terrific young talent at the club - particularly in attack. The relationship between sporting director and head coach needs to work seamlessly if Leeds are to fulfil their potential in the top flight - and indeed stay there beyond May. [following the dismissal](/sport/football/jesse-marsch-leeds-united-sacked-news-b2276696.html) of [Jesse Marsch](/topic/jesse-marsch) as manager. While the win would of course have been appreciated by the Elland Road club, a point from a high-flying rival can also be seen as a positive - particularly in light of Leeds themselves being in a state of flux Building around the likes of Wilfried Gnonto and Crysencio Summerville will be high on the list of requirements for the incoming head coach

Co-caretaker boss Michael Skubala has issued injuries updates on a Leeds United quartet who either missed or went off in Wednesday's clash at Manchester ...

Asked about Struijk and how unlikely he was to feature on Sunday, Skubala said: "We have to go and assess with the medical team and see how he is. We need to assess them and see how they'll be if they're ready for Sunday." Asked about the Whites defence and how impressed he was with Ayling, Koch and Wober, Skubala said "Really good.