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THE SHOCK REASON LEEDS WERE DENIED A LAST-MINUTE PENALTY AGAINST MANCHESTER UNITED TODAY
A classic Roses Derby ends 1-1! See how Brenden Aaronson’s strike was canceled out by Matheus Cunha in a frantic Elland Road clash.
Leeds United faced off against their old rivals Manchester United at Elland Road on Sunday lunchtime, and the place was absolutely buzzing. Leeds struck first, sending the home crowd wild in this classic Roses derby, but Manchester United hit back, and after a wild, end-to-end battle, the game finished 1-1.
The first half was pretty even, with both sides carving out chances. Leeds nearly broke through when Dominic Calvert-Lewin flicked a header off an Anton Stach cross, only to see it bounce off the outside of the post. Calvert-Lewin probably should have done better earlier too, blasting over the bar from close in after some slick work from Brenden Aaronson and the energetic Noah Okafor.
Manchester United weren’t just along for the ride. Lucas Perri had to be sharp, pulling off a great save to tip Leny Yoro’s header over the bar. Jaka Bijol was everywhere at the back for Leeds, throwing himself into tackles and making a clever header at a tough angle to keep Benjamin Sesko from getting in on goal.
Just before halftime, Patrick Dorgu fired wide from outside the box after Matheus Cunha set him up. Cunha actually thought he’d scored early on, finishing well from the edge of the area, but the flag went straight up for offside. A few minutes later, he volleyed over from a corner after Perri’s save from Yoro.
No changes at the break, and Leeds came out flying. They pinned United back, with Gabriel Gudmundsson’s long throws causing some chaos, though Calvert-Lewin just couldn’t get on the end of one. Gudmundsson tried his luck soon after, shooting low from a tight angle, but Senne Lammens got down to tip it wide. United broke quickly from that corner, and Manuel Ugarte fired wide at the other end.
The match stayed on a knife edge, but with just over an hour gone, Leeds finally made the breakthrough. Pascal Struijk’s clearance somehow turned into the perfect through ball for Aaronson, who reacted fast, raced past the United defense, and finished coolly to put Leeds in front.
It didn’t last. Three minutes later, United substitute Joshua Zirkzee got involved right away, sliding in Cunha behind Bijol, and Cunha slotted past Perri to level things up.
Leeds didn’t back down. Lammens had to make a big save to keep out Okafor’s overhead kick in a packed box. Then United had a golden chance to take the lead, but Sesko couldn’t steer Zirkzee’s pinpoint cross on target from close range.
As the game wore on, Leeds boss Daniel Farke made changes, bringing on Lukas Nmecha for Okafor and then Willy Gnonto and Ao Tanaka for Ilia Gruev and Sebastiaan Bornauw, and switched to a back four. The goalpost saved Leeds soon after, with Cunha’s first-time shot from a Dorgu pass clipping the outside of the post.
With three minutes to go, Farke threw on Joel Piroe for Aaronson, and Piroe almost made an instant impact, curling a shot just over the bar after a quick break.
Leeds wanted a penalty late on when Gnonto’s cross struck Cunha’s arm, but the referee waved it away, and United cleared their lines. Four frantic minutes of added time followed, both teams desperate for a winner, but the last real chance fell to Anton Stach, who smashed his shot over from the edge of the box. And that was that—an entertaining 1-1 draw that probably left both sides feeling like they could have had more.
Leeds United: Perri; Justin, Bornauw, Bijol, Struijk, Gudmundsson; Gruev, Stach, Aaronson; Okafor, Calvert-Lewin. Subs: Darlow, Byram, Longstaff, Tanaka, Harrison, Gnonto, Chambers, Piroe, Nmecha.
WHY BRENDEN AARONSON IS FINALLY PROVING HIS WORTH TO DANIEL FARKE’S LEEDS
Brenden Aaronson capitalises on a Man Utd defensive slip to score in a 1-1 draw. Explore Farke's praise and Leeds' unbeaten run.
Brenden Aaronson chalked up his latest goal to a bit of luck and a slip in focus from Manchester United’s Ayden Heaven. Aaronson caught Heaven off guard, snatched a loose ball, and fired Leeds United ahead in Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Elland Road.
That goal—his second this season—came after he slipped in behind Heaven, who didn’t seem to notice Aaronson lurking right on his shoulder. One quick touch, a calm finish, and suddenly the crowd erupted in the 62nd minute.
Aaronson’s been on a roll lately: one goal and two assists in his last six games. Even better, his family was in the stands to see him score. After the match, he told TNT Sports, “Honestly, I was just making a run, hoping something might break my way. Sometimes you just have to gamble. The ball bounced to me; the centre-back had no idea I was there. I took a good touch and just tried to put it on target.”
Gabriel Gudmundsson didn’t hold back with his praise after the final whistle. He matched manager Daniel Farke’s high praise for Aaronson’s work ethic. “He’s a top player. You saw it today—his work rate is unbelievable. He runs nonstop and does so much for the team. It’s not just about attacking, either. We all need to defend and put in the work, and he does that too. He scored today, so he deserves a lot of credit.”
Daniel Farke talked about Aaronson’s form and confidence after the game. “He deserves all the praise right now. His work rate has never been in question—he always gives everything for the team. He’s getting more clear-headed in key moments and tidier with his passing and finishing, but there’s still room to grow. Even today, there were moments he could’ve been a bit more decisive, but the important thing is he’s adding goals and assists at this level. He’s a key player for us. He brings quality in possession, creates chances, and works like crazy off the ball—pressing, counter-pressing, and tracking back. He’s in great form and absolutely deserves the recognition he’s getting.”
CRYSTAL PALACE MAKE CONTACT FOR £40M WOLVES STRIKER JORGEN STRAND LARSEN
Crystal Palace make contact for Jorgen Strand Larsen. As Wolves slash his price to £40m, will the Eagles pull the trigger? Analysis.
Crystal Palace are pushing to sign a proven Premier League striker, and the player’s club is finally open to a sale if the price is right.
Right now, Palace are hunting for a new forward, especially with Jean-Philippe Mateta attracting attention from other clubs. Mateta didn’t exactly impress against Newcastle—he managed to win just two of his nine duels and picked up a low 5.8 rating as Palace lost 2-0. His contract runs out at the end of the season, and with no new deal in place, it’s not surprising that other Premier League teams are circling.
With Mateta’s future up in the air, Palace are lining up replacements. Strasbourg’s Joaquin Panichelli has been named as their top target, but he’s not the only one on their radar. According to TEAMtalk, Palace has also reached out about Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen. They’re not the only club interested, though—Newcastle, Forest, Spurs, and Fulham are all in the mix. Wolves look ready to let Larsen go for around £40 million, especially since relegation is looming.
Wolves want to get the best price for the Norwegian, so they’re listening to offers, but Palace needs to tread carefully. Larsen’s not exactly lighting up the league. Palace already smashed their transfer record this month, spending £35 million on Brennan Johnson from Spurs. If they want Larsen, they’ll probably have to break it again. But here’s the thing: Larsen hasn’t started the last three league games for Wolves and has just one goal all season.
Sure, there’s potential—he did score 14 goals in the top flight last year and was called “fantastic” by his old boss Vitor Pereira. Still, it’s a gamble.
Honestly, Palace’s best bet is sticking with Mateta. Even though he had a rough outing against Newcastle, he’s been solid this season, scoring eight goals in 20 league games. If they can keep hold of him, that might be the smartest move they make this window.
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