Premier League 26/27 · Round 7 · SUN, OCT 18
Leeds United vs Manchester United match report: Leeds United and Manchester United share the points
Leeds United came from behind to draw with Manchester United at Elland Road, with the points shared after a match that swung between the two sides.
By 10xSharp · Published
Final score
The match finished Leeds United 1 Manchester United 1, with Manchester United leading 1-0 at half-time. The result is a draw, leaving both sides with a point from the match.
Goals
Bryan Mbeumo put Manchester United ahead in the 35th minute, assisted by Youri Tielemans. The goal takes Bryan Mbeumo to 4 Premier League goals for Manchester United this season. Dominic Calvert-Lewin equalised for Leeds United in the 51st minute, assisted by Tarik Muharemovic.
Match flow
Leeds United were on top for most of the first half, while Manchester United were on top for most of the second half. Neither side held the upper hand across the match.
Key stats
Leeds United had 63% possession to Manchester United's 37%. Leeds United had 6 shots on target to Manchester United's 4, and Leeds United had 44 dangerous attacks to Manchester United's 28.
Discipline
Both sides received 2 yellow cards, with no red cards shown. The match official was Darren England.
Streaks
Leeds United are now without a win in 3 Premier League matches this season. Manchester United are now unbeaten in 3 Premier League matches this season, but are also without a win in 5 Premier League matches this season.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made Leeds United the favourites, at an implied 40%; Leeds United drew the match.
What it means
Leeds United are now 7th in the table with 10 points and a goal difference of 3. Manchester United are 13th with 7 points and a goal difference of 0.
Verdict
Leeds United had the better of the first half and the overall possession, but Manchester United improved after the break and the draw was a fair reflection of a match that neither side controlled throughout. Leeds United's winless run extends, while Manchester United remain unbeaten but still without a win in five.