Two late goals for Manchester United from Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho ensured they closed the gap on leaders Arsenal to five points.
Leeds had pressed and harried the visitors for much of the afternoon and could have led but for some wayward finishing with United’s quality eventually telling in the end.
On a fevered afternoon at Elland Road, the game at times appeared a throwback to a bygone era with tackles flying in and referee Paul Tierney often opting to let the game flow.
Erik ten Hag’s side managed to emerge victorious from the Premier League clash and further cement their place within the top four spots in the table.
Defeat saw Leeds equal their club record of nine Premier League games without a win in the same season, first set in 1997. They now face two crucial games in the battle for survival against fellow strugglers Everton and Southampton.
Alejandro Garnacho responded to Erik ten Hag’s criticism of his finishing in the midweek draw with Leeds at Old Trafford by taking his chance here. The teenager has now been involved in four goals off the bench this season with two goals and two assists – more than any other player.
David De Gea became the first goalkeeper – and first non-British player – to make 400 Premier League appearances for one club as he kept a clean sheet at Elland Road.
The Spaniard played his part in United’s victory, making a crucial save one-on-one from Crysencio Summerville moments before Marcus Rashford headed the visitors in front.
De Gea, who remains in talks with United over a new contract to replace his current £375,000-a-week deal, said: ‘Today wasn’t about 400, it was about winning and we did it so now I can enjoy it.’
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