Okafor Gets 8.5, Darlow With 8 | Leeds United Players Rated In Memorable Win Vs Manchester United

Okafor Gets 8.5, Darlow With 8 | Leeds United Players Rated In Memorable Win Vs Manchester United

Leeds United faced off against Manchester United at Old Trafford earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a win on the road in the Premier League. The Whites made a quick start to the game and got their noses ahead in the fifth minute thanks to Noah Okafor’s goal. Okafor doubled his team’s advantage in the 29th minute as the West Yorkshire club went into the half-time break 2-0 up on the scoreline.

Lisandro Martinez was sent off by the referee in the 56th minute. Casemiro got a goal back for Man United in the 69th minute. However, Daniel Farke’s men hung on to their narrow lead and secured a memorable 2-1 win at Old Trafford.

Let’s take a look at how each Leeds United player fared during the clash against the Red Devils.

Darlow made his fair share of saves during the game and did enough to limit the opposition to just one goal.

CB: James Justin – 7/10

He made a lot of crucial clearances inside his half and was accurate with his ball distribution.

CB: Jaka Bijol – 7/10

Bijol put his foot through the ball when he could inside his half and did well to keep Benjamin Sesko quiet.

CB: Pascal Struijk – 7.5/10

Struijk was a rock at the back and was a good presence on the ball.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – APRIL 13: Noah Okafor of Leeds United celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Leeds United at Old Trafford on April 13, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

RW: Jayden Bogle – 7/10

He was a positive influence at both ends of the field.

CM: Ethan Ampadu – 7/10

Ampadu worked hard defensively and made one key chance in the final third.

CM: Ao Tanaka – 7.5/10

He was a positive influence at both ends of the field.

LW: Gabriel Gudmundsson – 7/10

Gudmundsson caught the eye at times on both halves.

RAM: Brenden Aaronson – 7/10

He managed to shine inside the Man United half and has got an assist to show for his efforts.

LAM: Noah Okafor – 8.5/10

Okafor managed to score a brace in the first half, which gave Leeds the platform to grind out the win at Old Trafford tonight. He deserves to be named the man of the match.

ST: Dominic Calvert-Lewin – 7/10

He was a real handful for the opposition defenders, but there was no goal for him.

CM: Ilia Gruev – 6/10

His impact on the game was minimal.

LW: Wilfried Gnonto – 6.5/10

He made a couple of decent runs with the ball.