Leeds were condemned to their 11th League defeat of the season, losing to their arch Nemesis Manchester Utd as the Heavens opened over West Yorkshire. The boggy conditions were more reminiscent of trench warfare, and so were some of the challenges. A total of nine players (six from Leeds) were booked as Paul Tierney struggled to keep in control of the game. Scott McTominay was fortunate to stay on the field after flattened Robin Koch in the first half, which led to the German being unable to continue. The Scottish International continued to ride his luck after the break.

After a non-eventful half hour, Manchester Utd took the lead. Shaw's in-swinging corner was headed in by Harry Maguire. If that wasn't bad enough, it was their first goal from a corner all season. They doubled their lead late into first half injury time. Lindelof's surged through the Leeds midfield before passing the ball to Sancho. His teasing delivery into the box saw both Fernandez and Ronaldo lining up to deliver the fateful blow, as the Elland Road crowd were temporarily silenced as both teams entered the dressing room at half-time.

Llorente and Harrison made way for Raphinha and Gelhardt after the break as Leeds pressed forward. Their hard work was soon rewarded (53 mins) when Rodrigo's cross from deep on the left wing found its way into the back of the net. Smelling blood, Leeds broke forward from the restart, and equilised less than a minute later. Dan James' low cross was turned in by Raphinha, to the delight of 35,000 delirious Leeds fans.

As on so many occasions this season, jubilation soon turned to anguish when second half Fred beat Meslier at his near post, to put the visitors back ahead with only twenty minutes of the game left. Leeds misery was complete two minutes from time when Anthony Elanga added a fourth for the visitors.

	Line Up		Nat	Match Events
		Meslier, Illan Goalkeeper
		Ayling, Luke Defender
		Llorente, Diego Defender
		Struijk, Pascal Defender
		Dallas, Stuart Defender
		Forshaw, Adam Midfielder
		Koch, Robin Defender
		James, Daniel Midfielder
		Klich, Mateusz Midfielder
		Harrison, Jack Midfielder
		Moreno, Rodrigo Forward
	Subs		Nat	Match Events
		Firpo, Junior Defender
		Dias Belloli, Raphinha Midfielder
		Gelhardt, Joe Forward
		Roberts, Tyler Forward		Unused Sub
		Klaesson, Kristoffer Goalkeeper		Unused Sub
		Bate, Lewis Midfielder		Unused Sub
		Cresswell, Charlie Defender		Unused Sub
		Shackleton, Jamie Midfielder		Unused Sub
		Kenneh, Nohan Defender		Unused Sub

	References
	LEEDSTATS: Leeds United Season 2021/2022
	Sheridan Dictates: Season Statistics 2021-22
	Leeds United Programme Guide: Season 2021/22