Manchester United’s players are celebrating a character building 4-2 win away at Leeds.
Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes, Fred and Anthony Elanga were all on the scoresheet in the victory in wet conditions at Elland Road.
Cristiano Ronaldo was making his first start against Leeds since 2003. The veteran should have scored in the first half, when his close range effort was saved.
Ronaldo did play a key part in the build up to United’s third goal, exchanging passes with Jadon Sancho inside the box before the winger passed the ball to Fred to lash into the net.
After the game Ronaldo sent a message to fans hailing the ‘very important win’ ahead of this week’s Champions League clash.
With top four rivals Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal all winning this weekend, United needed the victory.
Bruno Fernandes enjoyed the win and said he hoped fans loved it as much as he did, after netting his second goal in a week.
There was a similar message from David de Gea, who will be disappointed to have been beaten for Leeds’ flukey first goal.
Goalscorers Fred, Anthony Elanga and Harry Maguire all also sent out messages celebrating the win, which has clearly lifted team spirit at a crucial time.
United’s next game is away at Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night, United’s first Champions League knockout tie since 2019.
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