At 22:00 Beijing time on February 20, the 26th round of the Premier League ushered in a focus battle: Manchester United led by C Ronaldo played Leeds United away. Leeds United have relegation pressure and Manchester United have more motivation to compete for the fourth place.
In the battle, Manchester United started still 433, C Ronaldo played center, both sides Sancho, Lingard, front B fee, double back Scott McTominay, Pogba, four defenders Luke Shaw, Maguire, Lindelof, Wan Bissaka, goalkeeper De Gea. The total value of the starting eleven is 490 million euros. Jesse Lingard, who failed to leave the team in the winter window, was given the opportunity to start in the league for the first time this season.
Leeds United started 4231, centre forward Rodrigo. The total value of the starting eleven is 130 million euros.
In the 5th minute, Kriech snatched in midfield, dribbled into the box to pick out a pass, and Jack Harrison inserted a direct shot at high speed and deflected it.
In the 10th minute, Victor Lindelof's direct pass was met by Pogba, who broke away from the defence and fired a shot that was saved by the goalkeeper.
In the 22nd minute, Leeds united on the sideline, Lingard did not complete the clearance, Fochau grabbed the ball and played a high-quality long-range shot, which was deflected by De Gea.
In the 26th minute, Pogba crossed past a defender and Cristiano Ronaldo took the ball and shot at goal, which was deflected by the goalkeeper.
In the 34th minute, United broke the deadlock when Luke Shaw fired a corner kick and Maguire's header hit the post. Manchester United led Leeds United 1-0 away.
In the 43rd minute, Leeds United defender Diego Llorente and goalkeeper Meslier made a mistake and almost swung themselves.
In first-half stoppage time, United extended their lead, Sancho's precise cross and B's header was successful. Manchester United 2-0 Leeds United.
In the 51st minute, Pogba's long pass from the back, Ronaldo took the ball directly to the goalkeeper, but the shot was deflected, but the ball was offside when he took the ball.
In the 53rd minute, Rodrigo's cross was hoisted directly into the goal, and the ball was scored, and De Gea whipped long. Leeds United pulled a goal back.
In the 54th minute, B Fei took the ball and was snatched, Daniel James crossed, Rafinha shoveled the goal, the referee verified by VAR, indicating that the goal was valid. In just two minutes, Leeds United equalised.
After the equaliser, Leeds United's morale was boosted. In the 61st minute, Gerhardt pumped a shot and De Gea fell to the ground to confiscate the ball.
In the 67th minute, Manchester United made a substitution adjustment, replacing Jesse Lingard and Pogba with Ilanga and Fred, and it was this substitution that became the winner of the game.
In the 70th minute, Sancho's direct pass, Fred's high-speed forward blast broke the goal, Manchester United 3-2 Leeds United.
In the 82nd minute, Kreech volleyed a long-range shot that was extremely threatening and defused by De Gea's flying one-handed palm.
In the 85th minute, Lonnick replaced Ronaldo with Varane, obviously to strengthen the defense to protect the victory.
In the 89th minute, B Fei sent an assist in front of the field, and Ilanga pushed the goal. United locked in the score at 4-2.
After the battle, Manchester United accumulated 46 points in 26 games, firmly ranking fourth in the Premier League table, 4 points ahead of fifth-place West Ham United, and only 4 points away from third-place Chelsea (1 round of less), it can be said that they have mastered the initiative to compete for four, and even hope to go further.