Tarik Muharemovic and Leeds boss Daniel Farke

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Leeds United player ratings vs Man United: Tarik Muharemovic immense, 4/10 lets Farke down

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18 Oct 2026, 2:47 pm

Leeds United battled back to draw 1-1 against Manchester United on Sunday.

Daniel Farke named an unchanged team from the one that lost 2-1 in the Premier League against Arsenal last weekend, though the shape in the attacking third was tweaked.

Expectedly, the game started with a fiery tempo, as tackles were flying all over the pitch at Elland Road, with some players perhaps being given the benefit of the doubt.

Bryan Mbeumo had a great early chance but headed past the post, though he made up for his miss soon after by sliding the visitors ahead before the break.

However, the Whites came out firing in the second 45, as Tarik Muharemovic and Dominic Calvert-Lewin combined for the striker to draw the hosts level from a corner.

Leeds came into the game looking for another win, but Farke and Co. will also know that a point isn't the worst result in the world either.

Tarik Muharemovic adds to value after display vs Manchester United

Muharemovic has been a revelation of a signing for Leeds, who scouted the centre-back after he impressed for Bosnia and Herzegovina at the World Cup.

The defender has started strong at Elland Road and had another big performance against Man United.

The 23-year-old grabbed an important assist for Calvert-Lewin's goal, but his overall defensive play was to be admired once again.

He had the most touches in the match with 85, and won three of his four aerial duels.

Muharemovic made four headed clearances in the match, giving Farke a composed unit at the back, completing 85 per cent of his passes successfully.

James Justin switches off in Leeds vs Manchester United

James Justin has been fantastic for Leeds since joining from Leicester City last year.

The defender has been playing at centre-back for Farke in recent games, despite being a natural full-back.

The Englishman has been impressive, but his lack of defensive awareness as a central defender was on show for Mbeumo's goal.

He let the Man United forward run ahead of him, failing to gamble on the ball, as the moment of carelessness essentially cost the rest of his teammates the win.

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