Manchester United produced a snatch and grab display late on against Leeds United as goals from Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho secured victory at Elland Road
Late goals from Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho rescued a victory for Manchester United at Leeds United on Sunday.
Erik ten Hag’s side were frustrated for most of the match as they struggled to create chances and make a breakthrough at Elland Road. However, two goals in the final 10 minutes snatched all three points for the Red Devils as they leapfrogged Manchester City into second place.
Marcus Rashford scored as Manchester United snatched a late win (Image: Getty Images)
With that in mind, here is what Ten Hag got right and wrong as United’s resurgence this season continued.
Lack of creativity
Manchester United were frustrated by Leeds United (Image: Manchester United via Getty Imag)
United struggled to create meaningful chances at Elland Road during a frustrating afternoon.
Failed to have a shot on target until the closing stages of the first half, with Bruno Fernandes denied by Illan Meslier. Chance only came about following an error from Maximilian Wober.
The Red Devils’ difficulties saw the defence resort to long balls over the top in an attempt to gain an advantage. Unable to make use of Wout Weghorst’s hold up play and the pace of Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho on the wings.
Defensive changes
The Red Devils’ difficulties saw the defence resort to long balls over the top in an attempt to gain an advantage. Unable to make use of Wout Weghorst’s hold up play and the pace of Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho on the wings.
Defensive changes
Erik ten Hag opted to alter his defence following Wednesday’s home draw against Leeds, with Maguire and Tyrell Malacia coming in for Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane.
The changes also saw Shaw slot into the centre of defence alongside Maguire. However, the new-look defence struggled to contain the Leeds forwards and were under constant pressure from the home side.
Better finishing could have seen United fall several goals behind before the interval, with Leeds getting in behind on multiple occasions during the match.
Second half substitutions
Alejandro Garnacho came off the bench to score (Image: Getty Images)
Having picked up on his side’s difficulties creating chances, Ten Hag replaced Jadon Sancho with Garnacho during the second half.
Lisandro Martinez also came on at the same time, allowing Luke Shaw to move to his usual left-back position. The tactical changed proved inspired as both United goals came down that flank.
First Rashford put the visitors ahead before Garnacho put the result beyond any doubt with a second goal in a matter of minutes.
RIO FERDINAND REACTS TO RASHFORD GOAL FOR MANCHESTER UNITED V LEEDS
Rio Ferdinand has taken to Twitter to give his reaction to Marcus Rashford scoring for Manchester United against Leeds United at Elland Road in the Premier League today.
Ferdinand played for both Manchester United and Leeds, but it seems that he wanted the Red Devils to win today.
Erik ten Hag’s side got the better of Leeds 2-0 at Elland Road.
England international forward Rashford broke the deadlock in the 80th minute.
And then just minutes later Alejandro Garnacho made it 2-0.
RIO FERDINAND ON MARCUS RASHFORD GOAL FOR MANCHESTER UNITED V LEEDS UNITED
TITLE CHALLENGE AND RELEGATION WORRIES
The result means that Manchester United will feel that they could be able to challenge Arsenal and Manchester City for the Premier League title this season.
After all, the Gunners dropped points against Brentford on Saturday.
And Arsenal and Manchester City will face each other in the coming days.
As for Leeds, they remain in grave danger of getting relegated to the Championship at the end of the season.
Moreover, the West Yorkshire club are without a permanent manager now.
Earlier this week, Leeds sacked Jesse Marsch as their manager.
These are really tricky times for Leeds.
In other news, ‘Not really’: Ian Wright sends message to Arsenal after Brentford draw
Source: dailystar.co.uk; hitc.com
