On the evening of February 20, Beijing time, in the 26th round of the 2021-22 Premier League season, Manchester United defeated Leeds United 4-2 away, unbeaten in the last seven rounds and nearly two consecutive rounds of wins, ranking 4th in the table, 4 points away from Chelsea in 3rd place. Maguire and Bruno Fernandez each scored with headers. Rodrigo and Rafinha scored two goals in two minutes to equalize, and Fred scored just three minutes from the bench to win. In the 88th minute, Erlanga also scored a goal.
Competition Highlights:
Manchester United are in the top 4 with two consecutive wins: After beating Leeds United, Manchester United have won two consecutive Premier League games, and continue to be unbeaten in the last seven rounds of 4 wins and 3 draws to continue to rank 4th, and there is still a 4-point difference with Chelsea. Meanwhile, United have gone unbeaten in seven consecutive Premier League away games.
B Fee breaks Leeds United city pool four times in a single season: Bruno Fernandez scored with a header just before half-time, his ninth Premier League goal of the season. Bruno Fernandez scored four goals against Leeds United at home and away this season, the most goals scored against Leeds United in a single season in the Premier League.
Maguire's head hammer: Maguire sent his first league goal of the season to help Manchester United open the door to victory, which is also the first time that Manchester United has used a corner kick to create an opportunity to score this season.
Super substitute debuted in 3 minutes to win: Fred replaced the in-form Pogba in the 67th minute, and just 3 minutes later, Fred burst into the goal with a kick, and Ronnick's magical substitution finally received a miracle effect to seal the victory.
Critical Moments:
In the 34th minute, Luke Shaw's cross from the right corner was met by Maguire who nodded the ball and hit the post, giving United a 1-0 lead over Leeds United.
In the 5th minute of first-half stoppage time, Lindelof broke through the score, Sancho crossed from the right, Bruno Fernandez's header hit the goal, and United extended their lead 2-0.
In the 53rd minute, Rodrigo crossed from the left and the ball flew straight into the far corner of the goal in a strange arc, and Leeds United pulled the score to 1-2.
In the 54th minute, James' cross from the left was met by Rafinha shoveling into the net, and Leeds United scored two goals in two minutes to tie the score at 2-2.
In the 70th minute, Ronaldo split the ball in the middle, Sancho cleverly assisted on the left side, Fred hit the bottom left corner with a powerful shot, and Manchester United led Leeds United 3-2.
In the 88th minute, Bruno Fernandez picked the ball and sent a wonderful cross, Erlanga hit the goal, and Manchester United beat Leeds United 4-2.
Highlights:
In the 5th minute, Krisch sent a clever pass and Harrison attacked the left side of the goal.
In the 13th minute, Koch suffered a head injury from a collision with McTominay, and several minutes of the match were broken. Koch then wrapped his head in bandages to continue the battle, and he also changed his bloodied robes. However, after 15 minutes, Koch was eventually substituted.
In the 22nd minute, Fochau's volley from the left flank of the penalty area was saved by De Gea.
In the 26th minute, Manchester United won the best chance since the opening, Pogba's wonderful cross from the left side of the road after a low flat cross, C Ronaldo's small penalty area wrapped around the goal, Meslier made a god-level save to save the danger.
In the 33rd minute, Pogba scored a goal and Bruno Fernandez's goal was blocked by Meslier.
In the 65th minute, Ronaldo passed the ball and Sancho's goal was blocked out of the bottom line.
In the 72nd minute, Sancho passed the ball and Erlanga's goal was blocked by Meslier. In the 74th minute, PhilPo scored and Krich's goal was also deflected by De Gea.
Statistics:
Player Ratings:
Cristiano Ronaldo scored just 6.5 points and Bruno Fernandez 8.3.
List of appearances:
Leeds United (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: 1- Meslier;
Defenders: 2-Erin, 21-Strück, 14-Diego Llorente (46 minutes, 30-Gerhart), 15-Dallas;
Back: 4 - Fosch, 5 - Koch (31 minutes, 3 - Firpo);
Midfielders: 20-James, 43-Krish, 22-Harrison (46 minutes, 10-Rafinha);
Forward: 19 - Rodrigo
Manchester United (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: 1- De Gea;
Defenders: 29-Wan Bissaka, 2-Lindelof, 5-Maguire, 23-Luke Shaw;
Back: 6-Pogba (67 mins, 17-Fred), 39-McTominay;
Midfielders: 14- Jesse Lingard (67 minutes, 36-Erlanga), 18-Bruno Fernandez, 25-Sancho;
Forwards: 7-C Ronaldo (85 mins, 19-Varane)