Noah Okafor opened the scoring for Leeds United after five minutes. The Swiss forward reacted quickly inside the penalty area and poked the ball past Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens. Leeds took a 1-0 lead and stunned the home crowd at Old Trafford.
Okafor doubled the advantage in the 28th minute. He finished another swift counter-attack to make the score 2-0 before half-time. Leeds dominated the opening period and created several chances. Manchester United struggled to respond and trailed heavily at the break.
Lisandro Martínez received a red card in the 57th minute for an off-the-ball incident. Manchester United pressed forward despite the numerical disadvantage. Carlos Casemiro headed home from a corner in the 69th minute and cut the deficit to 2-1. The hosts pushed hard for an equaliser in the closing stages.
Leeds defended resolutely in the final minutes. Goalkeeper Mark Darlow made key saves while defenders cleared efforts off the line twice. The visitors remained organised and limited Manchester United to few clear opportunities. Leeds secured the 2-1 victory at full-time.
The result ended a 45-year wait for Leeds. The club last won a league game at Old Trafford in 1981. Noah Okafor wrote his name into club history with the decisive brace.
Leeds moved six points clear of the relegation zone and celebrated a vital three points on the road. Manchester United dropped points at home and faced further questions about their form.
