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George Smith

Paul Scholes hails Ralf Rangnick tactical decision following Manchester United win vs Leeds

Former midfielder Paul Scholes insists Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick must be credited for making key substitutions at the right time during his side's 4-2 win over Leeds United.

United, despite having been 2-0 up at half-time courtesy of headers from Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes, found themselves on the verge of another disappointing result when Rodrigo and Raphinha both scored in the space of just 24 seconds, ensuring the scores were locked at 2-2 just nine minutes into the second-half.

However, just as Leeds were threatening to complete a famous comeback, Rangnick made the decision to make a double substitution, taking off Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard and introducing Anthony Elanga and Fred.

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