EPL: Leeds Shock Man United At Old Trafford To Boost Survival Chance

Leeds took a huge step towards Premier League survival by beating Manchester United 2-1 in a thrilling game as Michael Carrick suffered his first home defeat in charge.

Noah Okafor scored twice in the first half to send Leeds on their way to a first league win at Old Trafford since 1981 and Manchester United’s problems worsened after the break when Lisandro Martinez was given a red card for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair.

Casemiro’s header gave the 10 men hope of a stirring comeback, and Leeds lived dangerously in the closing stages. Karl Darlow saved well from Benjamin Sesko before Dominic Calvert-Lewin cleared Casemiro’s header off the line. But Daniel Farke’s side managed to hold on.

Carrick’s men missed the chance to tighten their grip on third spot but the night belonged to Leeds. The win moves them six points clear of Tottenham with six games left. With Wolves and Burnley still to visit Elland Road, they are closing in on survival.