Leeds Beats Man United 2-1 After Martinez Red Card

Manchester United suffered a 2-1 defeat to Leeds United at Old Trafford on Monday night, a result overshadowed by the controversial second-half red card shown to defender Lisandro Martinez for pulling the hair of Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin. The loss marked Leeds' first Premier League victory at United's home ground since 1981 and halted United's five-game home winning streak under interim manager Michael Carrick.

Leeds took the lead twice in the first half through Noah Okafor, who scored in the 12th and 28th minutes, capitalizing on early dominance. United pulled one back in the 69th minute when Casemiro headed in a corner, but they could not equalize despite playing with resolve after Martinez's dismissal in the 56th minute. Referee Paul Tierney initially missed the incident during a challenge for the ball but, following a VAR review prompted by official John Brooks, reviewed the footage pitchside and issued a straight red card for violent conduct.

The decision sparked immediate backlash from United's camp. Carrick described it as "absolutely shocking" and "one of the worst I've ever seen," arguing that Martinez was off balance and merely touched Calvert-Lewin's hair...