Manchester United

Marcus Rashford once again proved to be the difference in Manchester United's 2-0 victory over Leeds United in a scrappy contest at Elland Road.

Leeds earn a free-kick and the clearance falls to Ayling at the edge of the box. Leeds have been the better side but the man comes up again to save his team! There is a penalty shout there as Maguire had wrestled Bamford to the floor, but nothing is called. The ball unfortunately hits Maguire and then lands back to Summerville, but the Leeds man can't get another shot off. Fernandes want a penalty, gesturing wildly to the ref, but he does not get the call. Rashford, who was relatively free in the area, rose and headed it straight into the back of the net to score his 21st goal in all competitions this season.

Manchester United defeated Leeds United away from home on Sunday, earning all three points with a 2-0 victory. Though the Reds struggled to carve out many ...

Our no.1 was integral in us collecting all three points, pulling off a handful of exceptional saves at 0-0 to keep the win within our grasp. Once again today, he turned to his bench in need of a difference-maker and both Lisandro Martinez and Garnacho had the desired impact. Our no.10 came up clutch once again for the Reds, with his bullet header as we entered the final stages of the game breaking the deadlock. Fred was full of energy for the entirety of the match and was absolutely everywhere, making key interceptions and tackles to deny Leeds goalscoring opportunities. Rashford’s opener really helped them get into the spirit, and when Garnacho scored to make it two, the Reds were rocking in the away end. Unsurprisingly, the hosts made a quick start, and from carving out attacks to the challenges flying in, the home fans were in full voice.

United's no.1 speaks on making 400 appearances in the Premier League and on our win against Leeds United at Elland Road.

"I made a couple of good saves and then the team scored a great goal. "They have 10 to 15 minutes where they create a couple of chances," he explained. It's going to be a big game, Barcelona. The best of those fell to Wilfried Gnonto and Crysencio Summerville, who both forced the David into action. So, [it was a] perfect day." A lot of goals, helping the team, running, pressing.

Man Utd beat Leeds 2-0 but are still five points off league leaders Arsenal; Gary Neville is sceptical they will be able to keep up while competing in four ...

"United have to keep doing what they are doing winning football matches. "But Manchester United - the players, the manager and the fans - have to look at the table and if City slip up as they have done and Arsenal continue their difficult run, they have to be ready to pounce, just in case." I don't think Ten Hag was taking chances. "Obviously, Arsenal and City are ahead of them but what they have to do, if any of the teams above them slip up, they have to be ready to pounce," Keane told Sky Sports. "So, they have just got to hang in there and hope that Arsenal and Man City aren't quite right towards the end of the season, but I just think they aren't quite ready yet." "I just don't think they can win the Premier League for the reasons that they have so many games and I just don't think they are at the level of Man City and Arsenal."

Marcus Rashford's stunning form continues as he overtakes Manchester United legend Eric Cantona for Premier League goals in win over Leeds – and Bruno Fernandes ...

De Gea’s low save diverted the lively Summerville’s effort, Weston McKennie fired off target and Jack Harrison’s shot was deflected for a corner. Both clubs and the Premier League have In contrast to a free-flowing first half at Old Trafford, the first 45 minutes was a stop-start affair, littered with fouls. Crysencio Summerville fired an early chance for Leeds over the crossbar, while Fernandes dragged the visitors’ first effort on goal wide in the 20th minute. The goal is Rashford’s eighth in nine Premier League outings since the season resumed and it also saw him overtake Man United legend Eric Cantona for goals in the competition. United were struggling to break down an energetic Leeds side in Sunday’s Premier League clash until Rashford struck in the 80th minute, the forward nodding home Luke Shaw’s pinpoint cross from the left.

Erik ten Hag offered an insight into the tactical decisions he made when the Reds triumphed at Elland Road.

[Tyrell Malacia](https://www.manutd.com/en/players-and-staff/detail/tyrell-malacia)'s selection and position was also carefully explained by the boss. "With Bruno [Fernandes] on the right and Garnacho on the left, it was a dynamic to change the game and I think we can benefit from it. I know him from [his] youth that he can play there," Ten Hag said. "In my perspective, the best at that is [Marcus Rashford](https://www.manutd.com/en/players-and-staff/detail/marcus-rashford) going central to accommodate the introduction of [Alejandro Garnacho](https://www.manutd.com/en/players-and-staff/detail/alejandro-garnacho-mens-team). [Tyrell Malacia](https://www.manutd.com/en/players-and-staff/detail/tyrell-malacia) and I think he did well in the first half.

Marcus Rashford has 13 goals in 15 games since the World Cup, and his scintillating form is keeping Man United in the Premier League title race.

A rare start for the United captain, but he was shaky and unconvincing, never more so than when he was caught out by [Jack Harrison](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/199850/Jack-Harrison) when making a careless back-pass. Only Ryan Giggs (632) and Paul Scholes (499) have more Premier League appearances for the Red Devils. [Jadon Sancho](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/259836/Jadon-Sancho) with a heavy first-minute challenge -- it was tough, but fair -- it not only sparked the Leeds crowd, but it also served as a message for his teammates that this was a game in which every 50-50 tackle had to be won. Such behaviour is completely unacceptable and we will continue to work together with our respective fan groups and the Premier League and other authorities on eradicating it from football." Fernandes is a talent, but he needs better players around him and this game seemed like a return to last season, when the midfield was lacking in too many areas. Casemiro has been United's best player this season and their driving force, while Eriksen has quietly impressed with his creativity and ability to control the tempo of a game. In a relegation battle, the players and crowd need to feed off each other, but Adams and McKennie already seem to have got the message. Neither tackle was pretty, but Adams and McKennie both displayed the fighting spirit that Leeds will have to repeat from now until the end of the season. Casemiro, meanwhile, was serving the second match of a three-game domestic suspension following a red card for violent conduct against Crystal Palace last week. If not for those dropped points, United would be right at the heart of the title race rather than now being in third, hoping for Arsenal and City to slip up. At this stage, United are clearly outsiders in the race for the title, but Rashford's goal has kept their hopes alive. Garnacho's individual strike five minutes later made the game safe, but it was Rashford's goal -- his 13th in 15 games since the post-World Cup restart -- that was the winner.