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– Manchester United scored twice in the final 10 minutes at Elland Road to leave manager-less Leeds deep in relegation trouble.
– Marcus Rashford broke the deadlock when he rose to meet Luke Shaw’s curling cross to head past Illan Meslier for his 21st goal of a superb season.
– Substitute Alejandro Garnacho then outpaced the home defence before beating Meslier at his near post to the obvious joy of manager Erik ten Hag on the touchline.
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– The result was harsh on Leeds, who created a number of decent opportunities but could not beat visiting goalkeeper David de Gea.
– It also turns the focus on football director Victor Orta, who is responsible for bringing in a replacement for Jesse Marsch, who was sacked last week.
– Chief executive Angus Kinnear, who sat next to Orta in the directors’ box, pointed out in his programme notes that he understands the importance of a prompt replacement for Marsch, not least because chairman Andrea Radrizzani suggested last Tuesday it was imminent.
– That work continues knowing if Everton win Monday’s Merseyside derby at Anfield, Leeds will drop into the bottom three.
🔴 UP THE REDS! 🔴#MUFC || #LEEMUN
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 12, 2023
