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Broken net, bright moment: Leeds stuns Manchester United in a 1-1 Premier League clash

4 January 2026

Broken net, bright moment: Leeds stuns Manchester United in a 1-1 Premier League clash
Leeds United vs Manchester United in the Premier League

Match snapshot

Manchester United's visit to Leeds United ended in a 1-1 draw as United again failed to keep a clean sheet away from home. Leeds extended their unbeaten run to seven league games, the longest streak since 2001. Daniel Farke's side has two wins in the current stretch with five draws, while United endured 15 straight away games without a clean sheet, a Premier League first. United remain fifth on 31 points, and Leeds sit 16th with 22.

Leeds, according to WhoScored, reached seven consecutive league games without defeat, the club's longest streak since November 2001.

That season Leeds, under manager David O'Leary, ran unbeaten for 13 matches, winning eight and drawing five.

Punchline: If clean sheets were fashion, United would be the season's tragically overdressed model.

And maybe the crossbar is United's most loyal defender—it never leaves the goal, just the back of the net.

Leeds moved to 22 points in 16th place, while United sat on 31 in fifth.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which teams played in the match?

Leeds United vs Manchester United in the Premier League.

What was the final score?

The game finished 1-1.

What unbeaten run did Leeds extend?

Leeds extended their unbeaten sequence to seven league matches, the longest since 2001.

What was notable about United's away defense?

Manchester United failed to keep a clean sheet away from home for the 15th consecutive game, a Premier League first.