Credit: Imago

Aheed Abrar

Mon 13 April 2026 21:55, UK

Leeds United have beaten Manchester United in the Premier League courtesy of a Noah Okafor brace on Monday.

The Switzerland international’s two first-half goals helped set the stage for the Whites’ 2-1 victory over the Red Devils at Old Trafford on 13 April.

Over the years, the West Yorkshire outfit have been left frustrated away in M16, last winning in 2010 as Jermaine Beckford scored the only goal in the FA Cup third round.

Michael Carrick has turned things around at Man United since taking over from Ruben Amorim, but the Peacocks managed to get the three crucial points.

Daniel Farke’s game plan at Old Trafford paid off and the German manager will be left satisfied despite the nervy end to the game.

Noah Okafor takes centre stage as Leeds United win vs Manchester United

Okafor was a doubt to face Man United after picking up a slight fitness issue, but the travelling fans would have been delighted to see him in the starting lineup.

The Switzerland international gave the Whites the lead in the fifth minute before scoring a second just before the half-hour mark to put Leeds in the driving seat.

Okafor was a constant threat on the left-wing, running at the Red Devils’ defence as the West Yorkshire outfit caused chaos for most of the game.

With Dominic Calvert-Lewin sloppy in front of goal in recent weeks, the 25-year-old attacker took much-needed responsibility for the Peacocks.

Gabriel Gudmundsson puts in massive shift at Old Trafford

Gabriel Gudmundsson contributed on both ends of the pitch, with his threatening crosses making life difficult for Man United.

The Sweden international’s return to the team at left-back arguably made a difference for Leeds, who defended admirably over the course of the 90 minutes.

Gudmundsson put in some brilliant tackles and made crucial interceptions for the Whites defensively.

Farke will hope the 26-year-old can continue in a similar vein in the final stretch of the season as the West Yorkshire outfit look to avoid Premier League relegation.

Leeds United player ratings vs Manchester United

Karl Darlow – 8

Jayden Bogle – 8

James Justin – 7

Jaka Bijol – 7

Pascal Struijk – 7

Gabriel Gudmundsson – 8

Ethan Ampadu – 6

Ao Tanaka – 7

Brenden Aaronson – 6

Noah Okafor – 9

Dominic Calvert-Lewin – 6

Substitutes:

Ilia Gruev – 5

Wilfried Gnonto – 5

Sean Longstaff – 5