Leeds United secured a crucial 2-1 away victory over fierce rivals Manchester United, with Noah Okafor delivering a standout performance by scoring twice.
The visitors made a flying start as Okafor found the net in just the fifth minute, before doubling the lead with a deflected effort before the half-hour mark. Manchester United struggled while building from the back, gifting Leeds opportunities that proved costly.
The hosts’ situation worsened in the 56th minute when Lisandro Martínez was sent off following a VAR review for pulling the hair of Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Despite going down to 10 men, Casemiro gave Manchester United hope with a headed goal in the 69th minute. However, Leeds goalkeeper Karl Darlow produced several key saves to frustrate the home side and preserve the win.
The result keeps Manchester United third on 55 points, narrowly ahead of Aston Villa on goal difference. Meanwhile, Leeds climbed to 15th with 36 points, opening a six-point cushion above Tottenham Hotspur in the relegation zone.
