Manchester United’s struggles continued at Elland Road, where a second-half equalizer from Dominic Calvert-Lewin forced a draw and extended the visitors’ winless run to six games—a streak not seen at the club since 2019.
Everything seems forced and a struggle at the moment.
Who rated highest in their Premier League draw with Leeds.
Bruno Fernandes endured another difficult afternoon, appearing forced in his efforts as the team failed to secure the win.
Held his own but he shouldn’t really be in that position.
Leeds United Player Ratings
- James Trafford (7): Displayed courage by racing 30 yards off his line to clear danger.
- James Justin (6): Tested the opposition with early crosses but was caught out by Mbeumo on the goal.
- Nico Elvedi (7): Nearly broke the deadlock with a near-post header.
- Tarik Muharemovic (7): Remained composed in possession and provided the crucial header for the equalizer.
- Jayden Bogle (7): Acted as a persistent attacking threat from wing-back.
- Ethan Ampadu (6): Delivered his usual steady performance, though he was fortunate to avoid a card for an early challenge.
- Ao Tanaka (6): Showed caution but grew into the match late on; replaced by Sean Longstaff (6) in the 79th minute.
- Gabriel Gudmundsson (7): Booked for a challenge on Andrey Santos but performed well to stifle Amad.
- Anton Stach (6): Found the opening period challenging but improved after the interval.
- Noah Okafor (6): Unable to replicate previous form; substituted for Lukas Nmecha (5) in the 72nd minute.
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin (8): Developed into the game’s focal point, capping a strong performance with a clinical finish.
Manchester United Player Ratings
- Senne Lammens (7): Solid performance highlighted by a key save against Elvedi.
- Leny Yoro (6): Navigated a difficult physical test while playing out of position at right-back.
- Harry Maguire (7): Largely solid, though found the second half more demanding against Calvert-Lewin.
- Lisandro Martinez (6): Booed by home fans but received support from away travelers; replaced at halftime by Noussair Mazraoui (6), who provided a vital late block.
- Diogo Dalot (6): Managed his defensive responsibilities in a makeshift left-back role.
- Andrey Santos (7): Delivered an industrious display that underscored his previous lack of playing time.
- Carlos Baleba (7): Energized the midfield alongside Santos and frequently drove the ball forward.
- Amad Diallo (6): Provided a dangerous pace option for the visitors.
- Youri Tielemans (7): Delivered a precise cross for the Mbeumo opener; substituted for Matheus Cunha (6) in the 84th minute.
- Bruno Fernandes (6): Struggled to find his rhythm, marked by an overhit free-kick and a late booking.
- Bryan Mbeumo (7): Despite not being in his natural role, he persevered to score before being undone defensively by Calvert-Lewin.
- Mason Mount (6): Introduced in the 72nd minute for Baleba but saw limited impact on the result.
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Important Details
- James Trafford: Brave enough to race 30 yards out of his box to clear when failure to execute would have been disastrous. Leeds defenders know they can give him the ball under pressure. 7.
- Ao Tanaka (off 79, Longstaff): Maybe a little too cautious at times. Got into the game as Leeds pressed after leveller. Long-range effort over. 6.
- Noah Okofor (off 72, Nmecha): No chance to repeat Old Trafford heroics. Lashed a second-half shot over and poor pass when he might have released Calvert-Lewin. 6.
- Lukas Nmecha (on 72, Okafor): Worked hard to try and create. 5.
- Subs not used: Zetterer, Wilson, Aaronson, Bijol, Bahoya, Bard, Gruev.
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- Leny Yoro: Given a stern physical test despite starting at right-back. Thrown in at the deep end this season. 6.
- Lisandro Martinez (off 46, Mazraoui): Kept his place despite inflammatory comments and was cheered by Man Utd fans, booed by Leeds ‘. Did well enough. Replaced at the break. 6.
- Andrey Santos: Another industrious performance which questioned why he had been used so sparingly previously. 7.
- Carlos Baleba: Keen to get on the ball and carry it forward. Partnership with Santos brings energy. He even tried a 25-yard shot but it was off target. 7.
- Youri Tielemans: Excellent cross for Mbeumo opener. More effective with two midfielders behind him. 7.
Important Details
- Matheus Cunha (on 84, Tielemans): 6.
- Subs not used: Darlow, De Ligt, Rashford, Zirkzee, Lacey, Amass.
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