EPL: Okafor nets brace as Leeds break 1981 record in win against Man United

Leeds United secured a statement victory at Old Trafford, defeating Manchester United to move six points clear of the Premier League relegation zone and pile pressure on manager Michael Carrick.

The result marks Leeds’ first league win at the venue since 1981 and represents a major step toward top-flight survival.

Fast start helps Leeds case

Leeds took control early, with Noah Okafor opening the scoring inside five minutes with a first-time finish. The visitors doubled their lead before half-time when Okafor’s well timed second effort deflected off Leny Yoro and found the net.

United’s first-half performance drew audible frustration from supporters, with the hosts lacking structure and intensity throughout the opening period.

Red card takes the game away from United

The contest shifted after the break when Lisandro Martinez was sent off following a VAR review for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair.

Despite going down to ten men, United responded, with Casemiro reducing the deficit from a Bruno Fernandes assist – his 17th of the season.

The hosts pushed for an equaliser, but Leeds held strong, with goalkeeper Karl Darlow and Calvert-Lewin both producing crucial defensive interventions late on, including goal-line clearing to pick all three points.