Leeds supporter dies following medical emergency at Elland Road

LEEDS, ‌England, Jan 4 : Leeds United said a supporter died following a medical emergency at Elland Road before their Premier League draw with ‌Manchester United on ‌Sunday.

"Leeds United are devastated to confirm that a supporter sadly passed away ahead of our Premier League fixture with ‍Manchester United at Elland Road, following a medical emergency in the ground before kickoff," the club ​said in ‌a statement.

"The thoughts of everyone at Leeds United ​are with the family and friends ⁠of the supporter ‌at this exceptionally difficult ​time."

Leeds drew 1-1 with United after Brenden Aaronson's opener ‍for the home side was ⁠cancelled out by Matheus Cunha.

(Reporting ​by Rohith ‌Nair in Bengaluru; editing ‍by ​Clare Fallon)