Carrick’s Improved Performance: Manchester United Held by Leeds Despite Taking Lead

Leeds respond after break

Martinez was substituted at half-time, with Noussair Mazraoui coming on. Leeds then had the upper hand and largely restricted Carrick’s side to counter-attacks. Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored to make it 1-1. United left Leeds with a point, extending a run in which they have won only once in seven games.

Pressure follows turbulent week

The draw came after a difficult week for United. A 2-0 Champions League defeat at Atletico Madrid was followed by an outburst from Martinez, who criticised the club’s hierarchy.

Carrick said on Friday that the club had moved on from the incident. Martinez was included in the starting lineup at Elland Road before being withdrawn at the interval.

Other Sunday results

Brighton moved above Arsenal into second place, at least temporarily, with a 5-0 win over Crystal Palace. Diego Gomez scored from the halfway line, and Charalampos Kostoulas and substitute Jack Hinshelwood added second-half goals.