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Manchester United were nervy in defense and rigid with the ball with the pairing of Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw.
Lisandro Martinez's introduction in the second half brought in much-needed confidence, and the Red Devils defense played progressive passes, helping Erik Ten Hag's side build from the back.
Harry Maguire is playing under pressure.
Man United fans are already accustomed to the England captain's error-prone performances since he arrived from Leicester City.
The 29-year-old put the Red Devils' defense under pressure on several occasions due to his poor passes or slower ones. It is evidenced by a back pass he made to David De Gea in the second half; he managed to win back the ball.
David De Gea joins the 400 club and closes on Peter Schmeichel's record
The Spaniard made his 400th Premier League appearance for the Red Devils on Sunday, making him the first non-British goalkeeper to achieve the feat.
The 32-year-old has spent more than a decade at the Manchester-based club and has amassed over 500 appearances. He was able to get another clean sheet against Leeds United, which makes him one shy of Peter Schmeichel's record.
Casemiro and Christian Eriksen's absence
Prior to Christian Eriksen's injury and Casemiro's suspension, the duo had been responsible for Manchester United's ability to dictate games and build from the back.
Casemiro's absence has left the Red Devils' defense vulnerable to attack and the midfielder porous. Christian Eriksen's ability to create from deep in Manchester United's half has also been missed. Although Marcel Sabitzer has shown he might be able to fill in for the Dane,
aggressive Leeds and a clinical Manchester United
The Whites tried to apply the same tactics as they did in the midweek, but Man United neutralized their threats. Instead, Leeds United ended up playing aggressively.
Manchester United played below par, but we're dangerous on attack, except for a wasted Bruno Fernandes chance. They were clinical in finishing but were unlucky to be awarded only two of the four goals scored.
Alejandro Garnacho silently criticizes
The 18-year-old cut a frustrated figure at Old Trafford when Leeds United were 2-0 up. The young Argentine missed two great chances to get Manchester United into the game and was substituted in the second half. He had to deal with online bullies and critics, but he had the backing of the manager.
Gernacho didn't start the game but came off the bench alongside Lisandro Martinez and helped change the game. He scored to double Manchester United's lead and celebrated by hushing the Leeds United fans.
Marcus Rashford in his prime
The 25-year-old added another goal to his tally this season; 21 goals and 6 assists across all competitions for Manchester United show how vital he is in Erik Ten Hag's set-up.
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