"Did nothing" - Leeds United fans in Manchester United match agreement amid star man praise

Leeds United led but ultimately had to settle for a 1-1 draw against troubled Roses rivals Manchester United at Elland Road - but what did the club’s fans think? Here is what our YEP Jury had to say including agreement on the value of the point, a unanimous verdict on the star man front and thoughts about a big Whites miss in the middle of the park as well as a “did nothing” declaration about the kick-off time.

DAVID WATKINS

It’s another point on the road to survival, but it could have been so much better if only we had kept our focus for a few minutes after we scored.

It was not a great performance from Leeds, though, and looking at the match stats, a draw was probably a fair result.

Both sides had a couple more near misses, which, on another day, could have tipped the balance either way, to be honest.

Maybe it was the fact that Leeds had a couple of days less than their red rivals to prepare for this game, or maybe we missed the calming influence and organisation of Ethan Ampadu.

But whatever it was, Leeds looked a bit careless on the ball as did the visitors and, apart from the two goals and Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s first-half header that struck the woodwork, little else will remain in the memory of this one for long.

With four of the bottom six losing again and the Wolves’ victory unlikely to help them much, they are already so far behind, we have to look at this as another valuable point gained, done without Joe and Ethan, too.

Man of the match: Brenden Aaronson.

‘Definitely missed’

KEITH INGHAM

Leeds continued their unbeaten run with a 1-1 draw with Manchester United. Brendan Aaronson put Leeds ahead just after the hour mark but Matheus Cunha levelled within minutes.

A lively first half saw both teams have chances. Lucas Perri made a superb save from Leny Yoro and Dominic Calvert-Lewin hit the outside of the post.

Both teams gave as good as they got and it was just what you would have expected from a game between great rivals.

Leeds tried to up their ante and got their reward just after the hour when Pascal Struijk’s through ball was contested by Ayden Heaven and Brenden Aaronson, the American won the battle and put the ball in the far corner to give Leeds the lead.

Unfortunately, within minutes substitute Joshua Zirkzee found Matheus Cunha who beat Struijk for pace and finished past an unrushing Perri.

Noah Okafor had an acrobatic effort saved by Senne Lammens and substitute Joel Piroe nearly won the game but his shot just went over the bar.

Leeds definitely missed Ethan Ampadu in midfield and we looked a little tired I thought after only a couple of days rest after Liverpool.

They travel to Newcastle United on Wednesday and another draw wouldn’t be a bad return from three games in just over a week.

Man of the match: Brendan Aaronson.

ANDY RHODES

The past week or so wasn’t exactly ideal for Leeds United’s thinning squad, we would probably have taken a draw against Manchester United.

Of course, we would have all liked the win, but the hard-earned point adds to our tally on a weekend where the three sides immediately below us all lost.

At one stage, it looked like the Whites may have taken all three points and Joel Piroe might have nicked them all in the final moments but it wasn’t to be.

Brenden Aaronson had another superb game.

Without his tireless chasing, Leeds may not have scored at all. Lucas Perri was at fault for Man United’s goal but it was another point gained.

The singular point wasn’t enough for Ruben Amorim to survive in his role, and it remains to be seen who will be in charge when the two sides next meet in April.

The league could look a whole lot different by then, and Leeds will hope to have taken some more big steps towards survival.

Man of the match: Brenden Aaronson.

‘Did nothing to liven things up on a bitterly cold but bright day’

MIKE GILL

It was a bit of an anti-climax but I’m happy to take the result.

Both sides looked a bit jaded and lacking in ideas and after some early noise the atmosphere seemed strangely muted.

The lunchtime kick-off did nothing to liven things up on a bitterly cold but bright day.

The first near thing came when Matheus Cunha’s effort was ruled offside without too much protest.

Cunha later hit the post after Dominic Calvert -Lewin did likewise with a trademark flying header.

The second half continued in the same vein until just after the hour when Ayden Heaven allowed Brenden Aaronson to ghost past him and hit a fine goal into the right corner of the net.

The euphoria only lasted three minutes before parity was restored.

Lucas Perri seemed to be in two minds as he faltered and failed to cut out Cunha’s curling shot.

Noah Okafor then brought a good save from Senne Lammens with a spectacular overhead kick.

Substitutions were made and formations changed but the die was cast.

United are still seven games unbeaten, which will do very nicely.

Man of the match: Brenden Aaronson.

NEIL GREWER

A game low on quality and high on long throws, head tennis and ping pong. And a game Leeds came close to winning but overall, a draw was probably a fair result.

Leeds took the lead in the second half when a hopeful forward ball from Pascal Struijk was made his own by Brenden Aaronson who advanced into the penalty area and finished neatly.

Cue limbs like never before. Elland Road in ecstasy. But within three minutes the visitors had equalised when a neat passing move (following substitutions and a change of formation) was finished by Matheus Cunha although aided by indecisive goalkeeping.

After that mad few minutes, the game reverted to type with Leeds looking comfortable but not threatening again until the last few minutes.

After 90 minutes, the Leeds players looked absolutely exhausted following the recent run of high-pressure, high-intensity games.

The absences of Ethan Ampadu, Joe Rodon and Jayden Bogle (injured) were adequately covered defensively if a little lacking offensively.

In conclusion – we’ll take the point against a top 10 side and move on sitting pretty eight points above the drop zone.

Man of the match: Brenden Aaronson – his hard work deserved a goal.