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Leeds United secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, significantly improving their chances of Premier League survival. The win lifted Leeds to 36 points, creating a six-point gap above the relegation zone with six matches remaining.
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00:00Leeds United secured a crucial 2-1 victory over rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford, significantly improving their chances of
00:12Premier League survival.
00:13The win lifted Leeds to 36 points, creating a six-point gap above the relegation zone with six matches remaining.
00:22And it marked Leeds' first league win against Man Utd since 2002 and their first triumph at Old Trafford since
00:311981, prompting jubilant celebrations among players, staff and the travelling supporters as well, following the result, which ended a long
00:41run of unsuccessful visits to the stadium.
00:45Speaking to Sky Sports, Daniel Varka indicated that maintaining composure and sticking to the game plan had been vital during
00:55a tense stage of the season.
00:58He also highlighted the historical significance of the victory at Old Trafford and described it as an important step forward
01:07for the remainder of the season.
01:09Leeds have spent much of the campaign battling relegation, and while the top flight status remains uncertain, this result raises
01:18immediate pressure.
01:20It also shifts tension onto rivals, including Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United and Nottingham Forest as well.
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