Manchester United edge Leeds in epic clash

LEEDS — Manchester United beat Leeds United in an epic, pulsating clash at Elland Road as Ralf Rangnick’s side grabbed all three points after coughing up a 2-0 lead.

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Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes put the Red Devils 2-0 up at half time in the pouring rain at a raucous Elland Road, then Leeds came flying back. Rodrigo and Raphinha both scored within a minute to make it 2-2 as all hell broke loose.

However, Manchester United took their chances in the closing stages as substitutes Fred and Anthony Elanga both scored to make it 4-2 and move Rangnick’s side on to 46 points as they sit in fourth place. Leeds have lost three of their last four and remain on 23 points, five points above the relegation zone.

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Leeds 2-4 Manchester United

Goals scored: Maguire 34′, Fernandes 45+5′, Rodrigo 53′, Raphinha 54′, Fred 70′, Elanga 88′

Shots: Leeds 16, Manchester United 15

Shots on target: Leeds 6, Manchester United 9

Possession: Leeds 55, Manchester United 45

1. Chaos in the pouring rain: This was the Premier League at its absolute best. Man United raced into a lead. Leeds scored two goals in quick-succession to equalize. Then it was end-to-end for the final 20 minutes but the Red Devils won. The atmosphere at Elland Road was electric throughout, even though it boiled over as objects were thrown at several United players from the stands as they celebrated goals. The conditions added to the chaos as the wind swirled, rained poured down and shots flew in. This is a game which will be shown again and again to sum up the madness of the Premier League. It was beautifully nuts. Leeds played their part and could have easily won it, but injuries continue to hit them hard and