Rangnick speaks out after Manchester United’s Elanga struck by missile

The Manchester United manager, Ralf Rangnick, condemned the unsavoury scenes which led to Anthony Elanga being struck by a missile from the Leeds United stand during Sunday’s fiery contest at Elland Road, with the hosts launching an investigation into the incident.

Elanga was hit by an object from the crowd in the aftermath of Fred’s goal which made it 3-2 in the visitors’ favour. Thankfully, the 19-year-old was unhurt and recovered to score United’s fourth in stoppage time and secure a vital three points on an afternoon when Rangnick’s side had earlier squandered a 2-0 half-time lead thanks to two second-half goals in two minutes from Rodrigo and Raphinha.

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“As far as I know there is some investigation going on from Leeds United,” Rangnick said afterwards. “In the end, Anthony looked well and he was happy about scoring. Obviously things like that should not happen.”

The incident cast a shadow over a fiercely-contested game, with no shortage of talking points throughout. Rangnick praised his side for the maturity they showed in responding to being pulled back level and eventually go on and win the game.

“It was a very intense game and if you were a neutral, you could say it was entertaining,” he said. “There were only few moments when nothing happened.

“At half-time we were fully aware they’d have a go at us and play with more aggression. Rodrigo didn’t intend to play the ball where he did but within two minutes, it’s 2-2. We showed maturity and showed unity on the pitch and in the end, we deserved to win.”

The victory moves United four points clear of fifth-placed West Ham after the Hammers’ draw with Newcastle on Saturday, while Leeds remain