Manchester United - Leeds United : 1-2 Leeds United struck twice in the first half as Noah Okafor finished early on (5') and doubled the lead on 29' after Brenden Aaronson's setup. Manchester United pushed back with 52% possession and a barrage of 11 corners, but Leeds' goalkeeper stood tall with 7 saves. The hosts' task got tougher when Lisandro Martínez was sent off on 56 minutes. Casemiro's 69th-minute header, assisted by Bruno Fernandes, set up a tense finish, yet Leeds held on for a gritty win at Old Trafford.
Key player : Noah Okafor (Leeds United) : struck twice to give Leeds a commanding 0-2 advantage, setting the platform for the away win. His second goal proved the match-winner, as Manchester United's later reply only reduced the deficit to 1-2. With a brace in a one-goal game, his finishing directly decided the final result.
Leeds United delivered a disciplined away performance, and Okafor's early double made the difference despite Manchester United's late pressure.