Man Utd 1-2 Leeds: What Farke said

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Leeds United manager Daniel Farke speaking to Sky Sports: "Tired. Relieved. Proud of the boys. Fantastic performance. We are in the crunch time of the season and it's important to keep your nerves and stick to your plan.

"I think the first half was fantastic, we should've been higher up than 2-0, we missed many, many chances. Good start to the second half. Sometimes a red card can change something, I didn't have the feeling at all. We were a bit sleepy at one set piece. Of course it's more or less still Man Utd's way, it's difficult to bring it over the line as a newly-promoted side.

"I think it's the first in Premier League history, first win here for 40 years. It's amazing, and of course a big step forward."

On whether the result gives his team confidence: "A win is always good for the mood, for confidence. Also for the table!

"The reality is that performance wise we should already be with far more than 40 points. This team has performed over the whole season with unbelievable consistency. We can be more effective in both boxes.

"For that reality, we are on 36 points, a few more points are needed. For now, three points closer, nothing is achieved yet, we have to stay humble, grounded, hungry, we need to make sure we are also on it in the upcoming games to win as many points as possible."

Did you know?

  • Leeds enjoyed their first league win over Manchester United since September 2002 (1-0), while it's their first away from home since February 1981 (1-0) ending a run of 18 league visits without a win (D7 L11).

  • Leeds United ended a run of six Premier League games without a win, while it's just their second away win this season after a 3-1 victory at Wolves in September.

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