Leeds United had 61.3 per cent of possession at Elland Road and Manchester United 38.7, yet the visitors had 13 shots to 12 for the hosts, and the match finished 1-1. Bryan Mbeumo put Manchester United ahead in the 35th minute and Dominic Calvert-Lewin levelled for Leeds United in the 51st. Neither side found a winner, so both took a point from a fixture at Leeds United's home ground that kicked off at 14:00 local time on Sunday afternoon.
Why did Leeds United not turn possession into a win?
Leeds United completed 443 of 530 passes and had 5 shots on target from 12 attempts, while Manchester United completed 256 of 345 passes and had 3 on target from 13. Leeds United won 2 corners and Manchester United 3, so Leeds United's territory brought few set pieces.
Manchester United blocked 6 shots and made 14 interceptions, while Leeds United blocked 1 and committed 16 fouls to 5 for Manchester United. The Yorkshire Post said the match ended 1-1 with both teams lacking quality.
Who scored and when in Leeds United v Manchester United?
Manchester Evening News reported that Bryan Mbeumo scored United's first-half goal, in the 35th minute, with Youri Tielemans listed as the other player involved. Manchester United went in at the break ahead, and the Yorkshire Post said Dominic Calvert-Lewin nearly robbed the United goalkeeper before then.
Leeds United levelled in the 51st minute when Calvert-Lewin scored a volley, with Tarik Muharemovic listed as the other player involved in the goal. Bryan Mbeumo had 3 shots for Manchester United and Dominic Calvert-Lewin 3 for Leeds United, and the match finished 1-1 at Elland Road.
What was the recent form of both sides before kick-off?
Leeds United drew 1-1 with Brighton & Hove Albion, lost 6-3 to Chelsea and beat Newcastle United 4-1. Leeds United then drew 0-0 with Crystal Palace and lost 2-1 to Arsenal in their last match.
Manchester United lost 1-0 to Manchester City and 3-2 to Brighton & Hove Albion, then drew 1-1 with Fulham and 1-1 with Tottenham Hotspur. Manchester United's last match was a 2-0 defeat by Atlético de Madrid, and Manchester Evening News noted the draw at Leeds followed that Champions League defeat in Madrid. Both clubs had lost their previous game.
What comes next for Leeds United and Manchester United?
Leeds United visit Sunderland on 25 October, with kick-off at 16:30 local time. Manchester United host AFC Bournemouth on 25 October at 14:00 local time.
Manchester Evening News said the draw at Leeds extended United's winless Premier League run, and that Michael Carrick faces pressure as a result. It added that Lisandro Martínez, who had faced internal criticism, gave a committed display before Noussair Mazraoui replaced him in the second half. The Yorkshire Post reported that Mason Mount came on for Baleba.
The numbers at Scorely
| Stat | Leeds United | Manchester United |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 61.3 % | 38.7 % |
| Shots | 12 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Shot accuracy | 40 % | 20 % |
| Accurate passes | 443 | 256 |
| Pass accuracy | 80 % | 70 % |
| Corners | 2 | 3 |
| Fouls | 16 | 5 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Team | Last 5 |
|---|---|
| Leeds United | D 1-1 vs. Brighton & Hove Albion, L 6-3 vs. Chelsea, W 4-1 vs. Newcastle United, D 0-0 vs. Crystal Palace, L 2-1 vs. Arsenal |
| Manchester United | L 1-0 vs. Manchester City, L 3-2 vs. Brighton & Hove Albion, D 1-1 vs. Fulham, D 1-1 vs. Tottenham Hotspur, L 2-0 vs. Atlético de Madrid |
Data source: ESPN; calculation and table by Scorely.
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