Leeds United Win 2-1 at Old Trafford After 45-Year Wait

Leeds United secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Monday, ending a 45-year wait for a Premier League win at the venue and bolstering their fight against relegation. Noah Okafor scored both goals in a dominant first half, propelling the visitors to three vital points as Manchester United finished with 10 men following Lisandro Martinez's red card.

Okafor struck first in the fifth minute, sweeping home a loose ball after Jayden Bogle's cross evaded Manchester United's defense and deflected off Leny Yoro under pressure from Dominic Calvert-Lewin. The Swiss forward added a second in the 29th minute, his volley from outside the box taking a deflection off Yoro and beating goalkeeper Senne Lammens. Leeds, who had failed to score in their previous four league matches, overwhelmed a rusty Manchester United side returning from a 24-day break. The hosts, missing suspended captain Harry Maguire, struggled at the back, with Martinez making a crucial goalline clearance to deny Ao Tanaka a third goal just before halftime.

The second half turned chaotic when Martinez was sent off in the 56th minute for violently pulling Calvert-Lewin's hair during a...