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In the red and white heat of the first top-flight Pennines derby to be played at a packed Elland Road in 19 years, victory was always likeliest for whichever one of these historic rivals kept their cool. The occasion demanded that Manchester United play on the edge and they almost came careering off it, at one point surrendering a two-goal lead in the space of 59 seconds. It briefly seemed this would be another collapse to add to Ralf Rangnick’s growing collection.

Instead, it was the first time that they have lost a lead and regained it under his management and an important lesson that no setback is insurmountable. Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes’ pair of first-half goals should have made this much-welcome win over Leeds United more comfortable than it was, but two strikes by substitutes Fred and Anthony Elanga made it comfortable all the same.

Leeds’ thrilling fightback - led by Rodrigo and Raphinha - was in vain. It seemed that Elland Road’s patrons could leave celebrating one of the most memorable wins in their recent history during the frenetic moments after that quickfire double. Anything seemed possible for a team driven by a loud and ferocious crowd. But having already taken the sting out of the occasion once, United knew they could do so again and did so again with a quiet, impressive air of composure. Follow all the reaction from Leeds 2-4 Man United:

Leeds vs Manchester United: Live updates

• 34’ - Maguire heads Man United ahead from a corner
• 45+5’ - Stoppage-time header from Fernandes doubles United’s lead
• 53’ - Rodrigo’s attempted cross flies over De Gea and in to reduce deficit
• 64’ - Raphinha slides in equaliser just 24 seconds after Leeds’ first goal
• 70’ - Fred scores just minutes after coming on as sub to restore United’s lead
• 88’ - Elanga finally wraps up the points late on
• Manchester United tighten grip on top four despite quickfire two-goal fightback from Leeds

[20 February 2022 16:24 · Michael Jones]

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Manchester United tighten grip on top four despite quickfire two-goal fightback from Leeds

In the red and white heat of the first top-flight Pennines derby to be played at a packed Elland Road in 19 years, victory was always likeliest for whichever one of these historic rivals kept their cool.

The occasion demanded that Manchester United play on the edge and they almost came careering off it, at one point surrendering a two-goal lead in the space of 59 seconds. It briefly seemed this would be another collapse to add to Ralf Rangnick’s growing collection.

Instead, it was the first time that they have lost a lead and regained it under his management and an important lesson that no setback is insurmountable.

[20 February 2022 16:17 · Michael Jones]

Leeds 2 - 4 Man Utd: Reaction from Harry Maguire

Manchester United’s captain spoke after the game about their victory, his goal and what it was like playing in the heavy wind and rain. He said:

We needed to start the second half better, for sure. They came out right on top of us; their first goal is obviously really lucky and it got them right back in it and then they scored a good goal. We had to fight back and stick together; we knew it was a tough place to come but we knew we had qualities and could hurt them. We said at half time we needed to score more in the second half and we managed to do that.

“I’m embarrassed by the stat [nearly 140 corners without a goal]. I’m a big part of that set play routine but as a team we’ve been nowhere near good enough. If we scored more from set pieces we’d be higher up the table.

“They [the conditions] were really bad. We came out at the start of the second half and tried to play the same way, but got caught in it. It was old school, I’m sure it was good to watch but thankfully we came out on top.”

[20 February 2022 16:15 · Michael Jones]

Leeds 2 - 4 Man Utd

Manchester United have scored nine Premier League goals versus Leeds United this season, the most they’ve netted against the Whites in a single league campaign.

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[20 February 2022 16:10 · Michael Jones]

Leeds 2 - 4 Man Utd: Five things we learned as Red Devils win Elland Road thriller

Manchester United beat Leeds United at a windswept and rain-soaked Elland Road on Sunday afternoon as they strengthened their challenge for a place in the Premier League’s top four.

Here are five things were learned from the match:

[20 February 2022 16:08 · Michael Jones]

Leeds 2 - 4 Man Utd: Jadon Sancho stars to strengthen grip on Premier League top four

Manchester United strengthened their grip on fourth place in the Premier League as they defeated old rivals Leeds United in a thrilling match at Elland Road on Sunday.

Here are how the players rated at Elland Road:

[20 February 2022 16:05 · Michael Jones]

Leeds 2 - 4 Man Utd

Ralf Rangnick’s changes worked perfectly in the second half. Needing to score again to restore their lead substitutes Fred, and Anthony Elanga both found the back of the net to secure the points for Manchester United.

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[20 February 2022 16:02 · Michael Jones]

Leeds 2 - 4 Man Utd

Leeds believed the comeback was on at Elland Road as Rodrigo and Raphinha both scored within 24 seconds of each other to bring the home side back on level terms before the hour mark but it wasn’t to be for Marcelo Bielsa’s men.

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[20 February 2022 16:00 · Michael Jones]

Full-time: Leeds 2 - 4 Man Utd

90+5 mins: Manchester United earn a vital three points away at Elland Road. The home side threatended to make a remarkable comeback with two quickfire goals just after the restart. Ralf Rangnick then made his changes and they paid off. Substitutes Fred and Elanga both netted to send Man Utd back in front and keep them fourth in the table.

[20 February 2022 15:58 · Michael Jones]

Leeds 2 - 4 Man Utd

90+3 mins: Man Utd are closing the game out nicely. They’re keeping possession, breaking up play and winning free kicks. Klich clips McTominay and gets booked. The visitors win a free kick just inside Leeds’ half.

[20 February 2022 15:55 · Michael Jones]

Leeds 2 - 4 Man Utd

90 mins: Five minutes of added time to play. Junior Firpo is booked for a sliding tackle on Anthony Elanga and Luke Shaw gets a yellow in the resultant scuffle that sees the players squaring up to each other.