Leeds United Defeat Manchester United 2-1 at Old Trafford to Boost Premier League Survival

Leeds secured a historic 2-1 victory at Old Trafford, their first league win there since 1981.

“A memorable victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford has handed Leeds United a priceless lifeline in their quest for Premier League survival”

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Noah Okafor scored two first-half goals to secure the win.

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Casemiro scored for United after Martinez was sent off for hair-pulling.

Leeds moved to 36 points, opening a six-point buffer from the relegation zone.

The Opta supercomputer assigned Leeds just a 2.2% chance of relegation.

Martinez was sent off after a VAR review showed he pulled Calvert-Lewin's hair.

Referee Tierney called it violent conduct and issued a red card.

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Man United legend Steve Bruce said the decision was harsh.

United pulled a goal back through Casemiro despite being a man down.

Martinez will miss United's next three matches.

Teams finishing on 36 or more points have avoided relegation in the past nine seasons.

“Premier League: Leeds United overcome 10-man Manchester United 2-1 What's the story Leeds United stunned Manchester United with a 2-1 victory at Old Trafford, marking their first league win here since 1981”

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The average points for 18th place since 1995-96 is 35.53.

Leeds moved six points clear of 18th-placed Tottenham.

Farke cautioned that nothing is achieved yet.

The victory allowed Leeds to breathe easier while piling pressure on rivals.