Few of the near 40,000 that flooded the Elland Road terraces would have cared to admit it given the depths at which one of English football’s most intense rivalries runs, but it was hard to argue that this was anything but a well-earned point apiece that serves the intentions and ambitions of both Leeds and Manchester United well.
On first glance, a draw away at a promoted side does little in terms of oozing positivity. But given Ruben Amorim selected a starting lineup with nine defensive-minded players and the visitors were facing a side now on their longest unbeaten run in the Premier League since 2001, they will view this as a point gained.
