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Live updates from Old Trafford as Man Utd take on Leeds.
Bruno Fernandes on the decision to send off Martinez: “I’m not talking about the referee. If I talk about the referee I’m going to get in very big trouble.
“The rules are different for everyone and applied different for everyone. The difference in yellow cards, you can also see, so it’s better I don’t talk.”
Man Utd boss Michael Carrick on the decision to send off Lisandro Martinez: “A shocking, shocking decision to send Licha off. Two games in a row we’ve had shocking decisions against us, but that is one of the worst I’ve seen.”
Leeds boss Daniel Farke: “Relieved and also proud of the boys. A fantastic performance.
“We’re in the crunch time of the season, it’s important to handle the nerves and stick to the plan.
“First win here in about 40 years is amazing.”
Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin: “I think it’s important we don’t read into the external noise and focus on what’s in front of us.”
The away end erupts as the referee blows the final whistle. It’s a valuable three points for Leeds in their battle for survival, but it means much more than just that to the travelling supporters. The visitors were the better side across the 90 minutes and deserve their victory.
It is another disappointing result for United, who now look a little lost following their initial run of form under Carrick. The Reds are now on the same points as Aston Villa, with Liverpool just three behind and they will be dragged back into the race for the Champions League.
United have a deep free-kick in the dying moments and Lammens is coming up from the back.
It will be their final chance.
United are still searching for an equaliser and have a corner as we enter injury time.
There will be seven additional minutes played.
Ampadu is now booked for simulation.
The challenge comes in for Cunha but no contact is made and the Welshman throws himself to the ground.
Casemiro rises highest from the corner and heads brilliantly.
However, it is Calvert-Lewin who clears it off the line, keeping Leeds ahead.
An Mbeumo cross picks out the head of Sesko and he steers it towards goal.
However, Darlow is able to react well and keep it out.
Cunha chests inside the area and fires a volley at goal from a tight angle.
He keeps it on target but it is a simple stop for Darlow.
Bogle stands up a cross for Calvert-Lewin, who has a free header and drills it towards goal.
However, Lammens is equal to it and just about prevents it from crossing the line.
Tanaka goes down and needs treatment. United suspect he is time wasting and are left unhappy.
Farke does make a double change, with Tanaka and Okafor making way for Gruev and Gnonto.
Dalot and Mbeumo replace Mazraoui and Amad.
Carrick’s substitution was already prepared prior to Casemiro’s goal.
United do get one back now.
A corner comes out to Fernandes who delivers another cross into the box and Casemiro is there to head home at the back post. The hosts are back in this game.
A long ball forward from United looked aimless until it is latched onto by Cunha. He works space for a shot but is denied by Darlow.
It is the first chance United have created since going down to ten men and could inspire a reaction.
United’s captain is booked for dissent after complaints about a refereeing decision.
Fernandes is certainly not shy about making his feeling known.
Leeds now have the man advantage alongside their lead and it has left the hosts looking defeated.
This is likely to get worse rather than better for United.
After checking the monitor, the referee produces a red card for Martinez.
United’s day continues to get worse.
VAR is checking for a potential red card.
It is Martinez who seems to pull the hair of Calvert-Lewin, whilst the striker has his arm near his neck.
United have started the second period in much improved fashion.
The Reds are playing with far more intent and look more dangerous when they get into Leeds’ half.
Shaw pulls down Bogle to stop a Leeds counter attack and is shown a yellow card.
It looked like a really dangerous move from the visitors, who were flooding forward in numbers.
A big opportunity for Sesko inside the area but he fails to beat Darlow.
A positive start from United.
Leeds take the kick-off and we are back underway in the second half.
No changes from either manager yet.
Boos ring around Old Trafford at the sound of the half-time whistle. In truth, Carrick’s side are fortunate to only be two behind after 45 minutes where they have been second-best in every department.
Leeds have arrived with a clear game plan and it is working out to perfection so far. Farke must be delighted and his side are 45 minutes away from securing a victory that will mean an awful lot to their supporters.







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