Enjoy these photos from Leeds United's clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford in October 2001. PIC: Varley Picture AgencyEnjoy these photos from Leeds United's clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford in October 2001. PIC: Varley Picture Agency
Enjoy these photos from Leeds United's clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford in October 2001. PIC: Varley Picture Agency

The day Leeds United came within two minutes of a famous Old Trafford win

It was the day Leeds United came within two minutes of winning at Old Trafford for the first time in 20 years.
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 19th Dec 2020, 06:00 BST
Updated 19th Dec 2020, 10:37 BST

Rewind to October 2001 and the Whites were on course to beat Manchester United in their own back yard since February 1981 after Mark Viduka gave them the lead with 14 minutes to go. But as the Red Devils starred defeat in the face, up stepped Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with a familiar escape act. The baby-faced assassin headed an equaliser with two minutes left - before Leeds United goalkeeper Nigel Martyn produced two stunning saves to stop the Reds staging a remarkable recovery. READ MORE: Nigel Martyn - Memories of a Leeds United number 1

Jonathan Woodgate and Seth Johnson share a joke during the warm-up at Old Trafford.

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Jonathan Woodgate and Seth Johnson share a joke during the warm-up at Old Trafford. Photo: Varley Picture Agency

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Rio Ferdinand gets the better of Manchester United's Ryan Giggs.

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Rio Ferdinand gets the better of Manchester United's Ryan Giggs. Photo: Getty

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Mark Viduka pulls the trigger as Wes Brown comes in for the challenge.

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Mark Viduka pulls the trigger as Wes Brown comes in for the challenge. Photo: Getty

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Mark Viduka fires Leeds United ahead with just 14 minutes remaining.

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Mark Viduka fires Leeds United ahead with just 14 minutes remaining. Photo: Getty

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Striker Mark Viduka celebrates scoring at Old Trafford.

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Striker Mark Viduka celebrates scoring at Old Trafford. Photo: Getty

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Danny Mills hunts down Manchester United's Mikael Silvestre.

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Danny Mills hunts down Manchester United's Mikael Silvestre. Photo: Getty

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