Summary

  • FT: Manchester United 2-2 Leeds - Gnonto with immediate opener & Varane OG doubles lead after break; Rashford responds & Sancho levels

  • Victory would take Man Utd level with second-placed Man City in Premier League

  • Leeds are 17th, having sacked boss Jesse Marsch earlier this week

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  1. 'We have to be more clinical'published at 22:47 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2023

    Man Utd 2-2 Leeds

    Manchester United

    Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag to BBC MOTD: "You can say we won a point because when you are in a derby and come back from 2-0 down it is good. But on the other hand when you start a derby like we did it's unacceptable. You have to be ready to fight and we weren't ready for the battle.

    "It was my first remark at half-time, to take care and make sure we were ready and we weren't so that was really disappointing straight after half-time to concede that goal.

    "Of course it will encourage us for when we play the second game in a couple of days that if we play our game, we can beat them. We have to beat them. But you need composure all the time. In the last 20 minutes when it was 2-2 we created so many chances but the finishing was not always that good. We have to be more clinical."

    On Marcus Rashford playing centrally again next game: "First of all this game we will analyse and reflect then we will see how the team is and pick the starting XI."

    On Jadon Sancho's impact: "I'm very happy for him. Of course also for the team because it's all about that. But it will encourage him and motivate him further. He is in the right direction and if he keeps going with that process he can do even more to really help us to achieve our goals."

    Playing Leeds again: "We knew before how they would play with attitude and style. We didn't know what system they would play but you have to be ready and read the game. You have to anticipate it. Definitely you have to win your battles. That is for everyone to take the responsibility. If you win those individual battles, you will win this game."

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    Get Involvedpublished at 22:44 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2023

    The way Ten Haag speaks just makes me so excited for United future. He's so composed, he never looks to blame others, doesn't get dragged into talking about the Ref. Purely focused on improving the team.

    Andrew

  3. Sancho back with a bangpublished at 22:41 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2023

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  4. 'Sancho can have a big impact'published at 22:37 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2023

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    Manchester United

    Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag: "Mixed feelings. Of course in the end we were happy to win a point - but we dropped two points. It’s a very bad start, unacceptable, especially in a derby you have to be ready to battle and take responsibility. We didn't do that."

    Did the quick start surprise the players? "It looked like it but not me. [We knew] they will go aggressive, front foot, against a team on a good run they'll try to get into duels and that's what they did.

    "We created great chances. Garnacho twice. Sabitzer. The header of Raphael. At half-time we had to equalise. If you start the second half the same as the first half you make it really difficult.

    "I have to complement the team and resilience to fight back. We made two great team goals.

    On bringing Jadon Sancho on: "I wanted a different dynamic. In that moment we weren't in the game. Luckily it succeeded because we scored two goals. Very happy. He's all the way back. We know he's a magnificent player. I think consistently he can have a big impact. But he has to work hard. It will motivate him to get more. I really enjoyed it, especially for him. It will strengthen him.

    "If you play a derby you need a different attitude. You have to start and be ready and take responsibilty, win your battles and be composed on the ball."

  5. 'Concentrate on the team'published at 22:34 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2023

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  6. 'Up to other people to decide'published at 22:31 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2023

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    Leeds United

    More from Leeds caretaker boss Michael Skubala to BBC MOTD: "I think it instills belief in the players that they are good enough at this level. They know that and we know that and we just need to go after every game between now and the end of the season."

    Will he be in charge for the next game? "I've been really busy just looking after this job for the last few days. That's up to other people to decide but it's a great opportunity for the players and the staff."

    Would he want to stay in charge? "If I'm called upon then I just want to help the club in the best way I can."

    On Pascal Struijk's head injury: "We will assess it. It looked like he got concussion so we had to make changes but we'll look after him and make sure he's OK."

  7. Postpublished at 22:29 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2023

    Man Utd 2-2 Leeds

    Leeds are winless in their last 18 away league games against Manchester United (D7 L11), equalling their longest away winless run versus an opponent (also 18 games vs West Ham between 1921 and 1956).

  8. 'The fans and club should be proud'published at 22:26 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2023

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    Leeds United

    Leeds caretaker boss Michael Skubala to BBC MOTD: "Yeah I enjoyed it. It's an exciting opportunity for the players and the staff so we have to try get a result. We got one.

    "We set the team up to be pragmatic but to go after the game as well and try to score goals."

    On Wilfried Gnonto's performance: "He's a superb player. He's a superb talent and a great person to work with but I thought everyone put their shift in and played out the gameplan. Willy did his shift but there were some strong defensive performances too. The fans and the club should be proud."

    Message at half-time? "Be positive. Go out and go after the game. Let's try and's score goals."

    On Man Utd's comeback: "It's a tough place to come. They have quality and haven't lost in 13 games in all competitions. I'm disappointed we didn't win but at the end of the day they were going to throw quality at us in the last moments. We needed to see the game out and I thought we did that well."

  9. Postpublished at 22:23 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2023

    Man Utd 2-2 Leeds

    Leeds’ Wilfried Gnonto (19y 95d) became the youngest player to score a Premier League goal against Manchester United at Old Trafford since Jermain Defoe (19y 62d) for West Ham in December 2001.

    He is the youngest overseas player to do so.

  10. 'Thought we did enough to win'published at 22:20 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2023

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    Leeds United

    Leeds caretaker boss Michael Skubala: "Tough place to come. They are a good team. I'm really proud of the performance of the players. They worked hard. I thought we did enough to win the game.

    "[We put] a lot of emphasis to be aggressive and not be passive. We did that really well.

    "I think he [Wilfried Gnonto] is pivotal to the team. We're a team, we stick together. They stuck to the plan today."

    On Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie: "I thought they were good and strong. When they got yellow cards, professionally they saw the game out.

    "They [Man Utd] have quality with the ball. We did really well without the ball. We have to respect their quality.

    "They can be proud and we can take a lot. We have to go again on Sunday."

    On the manager situation: "I've just been busy with this game. That's up to the board. I hope the fans and club can be proud."

  11. Postpublished at 22:16 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2023

    Man Utd 2-2 Leeds

    Manchester United average 2.3 points and concede 0.7 goals per game when Casemiro has started in the Premier League this season. Without him they are 1.4 points and 2.1 goals conceded.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 22:12 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2023

    Can anyone explain why Leeds were allowed to make six substitutes? Isn’t the rule five?

    Mike

    Pascal Struijk came off with a head injury and concussion substitutions don't count in the five.

  13. Postpublished at 22:09 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2023

    Man Utd 2-2 Leeds

    Since losing their first two games of the season, Manchester United have won 43 points in 20 Premier League matches. Only leaders Arsenal (44) have picked up more points in this period.

  14. 'Mixed emotions'published at 22:06 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2023

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    Leeds United

    Leeds goalscorer Wilfried Gnonto: "We did a really good game. We tried to stay together and fight together. We proved we have a top team. It's a little bit mixed emotions because we wanted to win.

    "We always want to start games well. We want to show the opponents we're there and want to win. Of course it went well but we conceded two goals at the end. It's a shame.

    "I don't really know. When we go into a game we try to do our best. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. I don't think we did something differently.

    "Today was a positive game. We showed we have character. From now on we try to show our character. We can beat anybody."

  15. Postpublished at 22:03 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2023

    Man Utd 2-2 Leeds

    That was a fun game of football for the neutral, I'll give it that.

  16. Postpublished at 22:01 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2023

    Man Utd 2-2 Leeds

    Next up for Manchester United? Leeds United away on Sunday.

    Next up for Leeds United? Manchester United at home on Sunday.

  17. FULL-TIMEpublished at 22:00 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2023

    Man Utd 2-2 Leeds

    It's all over. Managerless Leeds 'only' draw after leading 2-0 but it's still a huge point.

    Disappointment for Manchester United.

  18. Postpublished at 90+5 mins

    Man Utd 2-2 Leeds

    A few Manchester United crosses come in as Leeds fans plead for the final whistle.

  19. Postpublished at 90+4 mins

    Man Utd 2-2 Leeds

    Well done Luke Ayling, who stops Luke Shaw's ball forward to Jadon Sancho. There was space in behind the Leeds right-back.