Tag: Leeds United

Leeds Stun Manchester United as Carrick Loses First Home League Game

Manchester United
April 2026

Manchester United lost 2-1 at home to Leeds United, with Noah Okafor scoring twice before Lisandro Martinez was sent off early in the second half. Casemiro pulled one back, but United could not recover fully from the disastrous first hour. Okafor scored twice in the first half and Martinez was dismissed in the 56th minute for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair. Leeds held on for a rare Old Trafford league win that boosted their survival push and dented United’s top-four momentum

Carrick Refuses to Risk Lisandro Martinez Despite United Defensive Problems

Michael Carrick
April 2026

Michael Carrick said Manchester United will not rush Lisandro Martinez back for Leeds even though defensive options are stretched. Martinez has returned to training after his calf injury, but Carrick made clear the club will take a longer-term view rather than force him into a high-stakes comeback. Martinez is back on the grass and being assessed, while Matthijs de Ligt is still behind him in recovery and remains unavailable. Carrick said the decision will be based on readiness, not desperation, even with United chasing Champions League qualification and Maguire unavailable in the pasted version of the story

Farke sent off after Leeds loss to City as he rages at officials

Daniel Farke
March 2026

Leeds boss Daniel Farke received a red card after the 1-0 defeat to Manchester City following an angry confrontation with the match officials. Farke challenged multiple decisions after full-time and had to be restrained; City’s win kept pressure on Arsenal in the title race with Semenyo scoring the decisive goal.

Tammy Abraham insists Aston Villa can still hunt down Arsenal in title race after late Leeds draw

Aston Villa
February 2026

Tammy Abraham said Villa must keep pushing in the title race after his late equaliser secured a 1-1 draw against Leeds, leaving Villa seven points off top spot with 11 games left. Leeds led through Stach, then Abraham came off the bench to score in the 88th minute. He argued the race remains open given Arsenal’s recent dropped points and Villa’s proximity to Manchester City, despite Villa’s patchy form in recent weeks.

Rosenior Makes It Four Straight League Wins as Chelsea Beat Wolves

Liam Rosenior
February 2026

Chelsea won 3-1 at Wolves for Rosenior’s fourth straight Premier League win, driven by Cole Palmer’s first-half hat-trick, though Rosenior warned standards dropped after halftime. Rosenior praised Chelsea’s first-half pressing, passing, and patterns, then criticized cheap giveaways and sloppiness that invited Wolves pressure in the second half. He flagged Leeds as the next tough test on Tuesday.

Bukayo Saka Given Tentative Return Window After Warm-Up Injury

Bukayo Saka
January 2026

Saka pulled out of Arsenal’s starting XI after picking up a groin issue in the warm-up at Elland Road. He is expected to miss the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Chelsea, but Arsenal believe the injury is not serious and he could return soon. Arteta said Saka felt a niggle in the warm-up, improved the next day, and Arsenal will monitor how he responds before deciding if he can feature “tomorrow or the weekend.”

Arteta Confirms Saka Hip Injury in Warm-Up, Arsenal Cruise Past Leeds

Bukayo Saka
January 2026

Saturday; injury in pre-match warm-up; next games vs Chelsea and Sunderland next week
What: Saka withdrew after a hip injury in the warm-up and was replaced in the XI by Madueke as Arsenal won 4-0 at Elland Road. Arsenal scored through Zubimendi, a Darlow own goal from a Madueke corner, then added goals from Gyokeres and Jesus. The win ended a three-game winless league run and restored a seven-point lead over Manchester City and Aston Villa, though both have a game in hand.

Arsenal Ditch Flight to Leeds Due to Heavy Fog, Travel by Coach Instead

Arsenal
January 2026

Arsenal chose not to fly to Yorkshire because of heavy fog and instead traveled by coach. Concerns centered on Leeds Bradford Airport’s exposure and poor-visibility risk; Arsenal took the longer M1 road trip and dealt with normal traffic delays.

Crystal Palace Close to £45m+£5m Jorgen Strand Larsen Deal, Mateta Exit Looms

Jorgen Strand
January 2026

Palace are close to a verbal agreement to sign Strand Larsen in a package worth £45m plus up to £5m add-ons, moving ahead of Leeds and potentially clearing the way for Jean-Philippe Mateta to leave before deadline day. Leeds had multiple bids rejected up to £40m and will not go higher; Palace’s stronger offer and progress on fee and personal terms has put them in pole position.

Ruben Amorim Linked With Quick Return After Manchester United Sacking

Ruben Amorim
January 2026

Ruben Amorim is being linked with a fast move into another high-level job after United dismissed him, with reports suggesting a prominent replacement role is already being lined up. His exit followed a public rant after the Leeds draw, where he demanded authority as “manager” and criticised internal departments. United acted within 24 hours, ending his 14-month spell despite sixth place.

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