Manchester United secured a victory away at Leeds United on Sunday with goals from Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho to keep pressure on the Premier League top two
Manchester United returned to winning ways on Sunday with a two-goal victory at Leeds to keep their outside title hopes alive.
Marcus Rashford broke the deadlock with ten minutes remaining as he headed home from Luke Shaw ’s cross before substitute Alejandro Garnacho wrapped up the points with a fine run and strike five minutes later.
United made multiple rotations for the match with Casemiro suspended and Christian Eriksen injured, while Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez all started from the substitute’s bench.
Here are the three biggest Manchester United stories following that triumph at Elland Road.
Ten Hag’s Rashford warning
Erik ten Hag has warned Marcus Rashford to guard against “laziness” if he is to continue his trajectory into the elite of world football.
The England international’s header against Leeds was his 21 st goal of the campaign – just one shy of his personal best. Ten Hag has found the striker’s best form and appears to have found the formula for getting the best out of the striker.
“I don’t know when it will stop but if you are satisfied with it, then it will,” said Ten Hag.
“And because satisfaction goes to laziness, you have to keep investing every day. When he keeps the investment and keeps the focus in every game and brings the energy and belief in, he will keep scoring.
“He has the skills to score with right, with left and with his head. It’s about him getting into position.”
Harry Maguire captained the side on Sunday in a rare Premier League start
Maguire makes starting statement
Harry Maguire made his first Premier League start in an away match for Manchester United since the humbling four-goal defeat at Brentford in August.
The club captain produced a far from flawless performance as he was sloppy in possession and when under pressure, but he was solid in many defensive situations and was part of a backline who kept a clean sheet to provide the building block for an important three points.
Speaking to Sky Sports after the match, Maguire stated: “It’s not about me, it’s about the team, it’s about the club being successful.
“Obviously I want to be a part of it, I’m still playing my part coming on in games, I’ve started four since the World Cup so I’m still getting my minutes, but of course every footballer wants to start games. It’s disappointing when you don’t but all you can do is train well and be ready when the chance comes.
He continued: “There’s lots of players in the squad not playing at the moment as well, and I feel we have four really good, physical, international centre backs at this club, and there’s always going to be two unhappy. That’s the way it is, so I’ve got to keep working, keep fighting and make sure I’m ready when called upon.”
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Manchester United and Leeds came together to condemn vile chanting from both sets of supporters during Sunday’s clash.
A small section of Leeds fans could be heard chanting about the Munich Air Disaster – the 1958 incident which killed eight United players – while a minority of United fans responded by singing “Istanbul” in reference to the two Leeds fans who were killed during violence before the 2000 UEFA Cup semi-final between the Whites and Galatasaray.
“Both clubs strongly condemn chanting from both sets of fans regarding historic tragedies at today’s game,” the joint statement read.
“Such behaviour is completely unacceptable and we will continue to work together with our respective fan groups and the Premier League and other authorities on eradicating it from football.”
