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Premier League · Round 32
Monday, April 13, 2026
Leeds come back at Old Trafford and beat United 2-1 with Okafor's double
Goals in the early minutes and Casemiro's late reaction were not enough to prevent the defeat that leaves United out of the direct qualification zone
At Old Trafford, Leeds United surprised Manchester United by opening the scoring in the fifth minute and extending it to 29, with Noah Okafor scoring twice. United reduced the pace with a goal from Casemiro at 69, but lost 2-1 in the 32nd round of the Premier League.
Incidents
MANLEE
5'⚽
Noah Okafor
18'🟥
Matheus Cunha
29'⚽
Noah Okafor
39'🟥
James Justin
49'🟥
Luke Shaw
56'🟥
Lisandro Martínez
64'🟥
Bruno Fernandes
69'⚽
Casemiro
86'🟥
Ethan Ampadu
Como o jogo se desenhou
Leeds set the pace from the start, taking advantage of a defensive error to put Okafor in the net still in the first quarter of an hour. The striker did the same at 29 minutes, taking advantage of a high cross that found the striker free inside the area. United reacted after the interval, controlling possession (53%) and creating opportunities, but only managed to hit the opponent's crossbar when Casemiro converted from inside the area at 69 minutes, after receiving a precise pass from Bruno Fernandes. Despite pressing in the final minutes, United failed to equalize, ending the game with 20 finishes, nine of which were on goal.
Statistics
Attack
0Big chances missed4
36Touches in penalty area32
1Fouled in final third2
1Offsides0
Defending
18Total tackles12
72%Tackles won67%
15Interceptions7
43Recoveries45
25Clearances37
3Errors lead to a shot0
Duels
58%Duels42%
8Dispossessed10
38/70 (54%)Ground duels32/70 (46%)
24/37 (65%)Aerial duels13/37 (35%)
7/11 (64%)Dribbles9/17 (53%)
Goalkeeping
3Total saves6
-0.56Goals prevented0.80
0Big saves2
0High claims1
0Punches2
8Goal kicks10
Match overview
53%Ball possession47%
1.27Expected goals2.57
1Big chances4
11Corner kicks4
12Fouls15
497Passes453
15Free kicks12
3Yellow cards2
1Red cards0
Passes
420Accurate passes376
17Throw-ins15
53Final third entries59
104/136 (76%)Final third phase99/136 (73%)
29/47 (62%)Long balls31/58 (53%)
6/25 (24%)Crosses8/17 (47%)
Shots
20Total shots15
9Shots on target6
0Hit woodwork0
5Shots off target4
6Blocked shots5
15Shots inside box11
5Shots outside box4
Match Highlights
Noah Okafor was the protagonist, defining the victory with two precise finishes and a 100% conversion rate in the clear chances he had. Meanwhile, Casemiro, who normally plays in midfield, showed versatility by scoring the United's goal of honor, being the only one to hit the net for the visiting team. On the defensive side, United suffered a single red card, which ended up being decisive in reducing even further the already limited capacity for reaction of the team.
What the Numbers Say
The statistics reveal that United dominated possession, but Leeds was more effective in risky finishes (4 clear chances against 1 from United) and finishes inside the area (11 against 15). Leeds also surpassed United in aerial duels (65% victory) and interceptions (15 against 7). United recorded more fouls (15) and committed a penalty that resulted in a red card, while Leeds maintained discipline with only two yellow cards.
Suspended
Players who became suspended in this match and will serve the suspension in the next league game.
Manchester United
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Lisandro MartínezBecame suspended due to Red cardWill serve suspension in the next match against Chelsea.
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Luke ShawBecame suspended due to 3 yellowsWill serve suspension in the next match against Chelsea.
Leeds United
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James JustinBecame suspended due to 3 yellowsWill serve suspension in the next match against Wolverhampton.
What Changes Now
With the victory, Leeds rises in the table, approaching the Europa League qualification zone, while United plummets to the direct relegation zone, needing positive results in the next two rounds to guarantee permanence. United's next commitment will be against Tottenham, where they will need to improve their offensive efficiency. Meanwhile, Leeds receives Liverpool, a test that can consolidate the good phase started with the comeback over United.