Matheus Cunha earns Manchester United point as Leeds keep up unbeaten run
Few of the near 40,000 that flooded the Elland Road terraces would have cared to admit it given the depths at which one of English football’s most intense rivalries runs, but it was hard to argue that this was anything but a well-earned point apiece that serves the intentions and ambitions of both Leeds and Manchester United well. On first glance, a draw away at a relegation-threatened, newly promoted side does little in terms of oozing positivity. But given the fact Ruben Amorim selected a starting lineup with nine defensive-minded players and the visitors were facing a Leeds side now on their longest unbeaten run in the Premier League since 2001, they will view this as a point gained. Continue reading...
Leeds and Manchester United played out a somewhat low-key draw despite a ferocious Elland Road atmosphere which probably helps the respective ambitions of both teams this season.
One of English football’s most hostile and bitter rivalries did not quite have the bite or edge to it that historical editions have had, but Daniel Farke’s side continued to show why Leeds can be increasingly confident of this fixture being on the Premier League calendar again next season.
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