It was an embarrassing return to action for Manchester United, falling to Leeds United 2–1 at home on Monday in Premier League play, their first match in 24 days.
Leeds had no difficulty making themselves comfortable in Manchester, despite being winless in league play at Old Trafford for 45 years—18 consecutive trips—and winless in their previous four outings this season. Noah Okafor opened Leeds’ scoring in just the fifth minute of play, capitalizing on a cross into the middle of the box. Okafor added a second in the 29th minute, firing a 20-yard volley on his first touch.
