Ralf Rangnick hits out at Leeds fans as Man Utd players targeted in win over rivals

Ralf Rangnick condemned the behaviour of some Leeds fans after Anthony Elanga was hit by a missile as he celebrated scoring Manchester United's third goal.

The United players were also targeted as they celebrated Harry Maguire’s opener and at half-time and Rangnick went on to the pitch to act as peacemaker when there was a melee.

"As far as I know, there is some investigation going on from Leeds United," said the United boss.

"Anthony Elanga looked well and was happy about scoring his goal. Obviously, things like that should not happen, this game, even more so.

"The atmosphere was great, at times we had to cool down things on the pitch.

"This is what I did when I walked onto the pitch, I didn’t want anything to happen, no yellow or red cards. At times like this it’s important to cool things down."

Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa also condemned the missile throwing, saying: "Any excess other than sporting shouldn’t be approved."

Substitutes Elanga and Fred scored for United after Leeds netted twice inside a minute to wipe out their 2-0 half-time lead and Rangnick praised his side’s character.

United are four points clear in fourth and the German said: "We knew it was important to win.

"Today it was important not only that we won, but the way we reacted after conceding the equaliser. That was the best possible answer the team could give.

"It was perfect in regard to maturity and unity.

"A game like this one, you can only win as a team and the mentality of a team, apart from the three points, was the most important thing for me."

Maguire added: "We needed to start the second half better, for sure.

"They came out right on top of us; their first goal is obviously really lucky and it got them right back in it and then they