Leeds end 45-year Old Trafford hoodoo as Carrick loses at home for the first time

Football
14 Apr 2026 • 5:20 AM MYT
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  • Noah Okafor scored a brace to secure a 2-1 victory for Leeds against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
  • This win marks Leeds' first Premier League triumph over United in over 23 years and their first league victory at Old Trafford since 1981.
  • The result inflicted Michael Carrick's first home defeat as Manchester United manager, hindering their Champions League qualification aspirations.
  • Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez received a red card in the second half after VAR identified him pulling the hair of Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
  • Despite a late goal from Casemiro, the ten-man Red Devils were unable to find an equaliser, handing relegation-battling Leeds a crucial three points.

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