The key moment that will have frustrated Leeds United in Man Utd clash
Leeds United faced Premier League rivals Manchester United at Elland Road on Sunday.
Leeds United showed signs of exactly what they need to continue getting the best out of Dominic Calvert-Lewin during the first half of Sunday’s clash with Premier League rivals Manchester United.
On a chilly day at Elland Road, neither side were in red hot form during the opening 45 minutes and chances were few and far-between, with Whites keeper Lucas Perri keeping out the visitors with a fine reaction save to tip a Leny Yoro header over the crossbar. Leeds’ best opportunities fell the way of in-form striker Calvert-Lewin after he was given two sights of goal by some clever approach play by his Whites team-mates.
The former Everton frontman saw a shot blocked after he was released by Brendan Aaronson before striking the post with a header that appeared destined for the far corner of the net. Former Manchester City and England goalkeeper Joe Hart was impressed with the service being given to the striker and believes Calvert-Lewin will feel he should have scored and extended his blistering run of form.
He told TNT Sport: “That’s exactly what they’re trying to do, trying to get him chances in the six-yard box and penalty area. They actually played really well through the lines (on Calvert-Lewin’s first chance of the game). Okafor has been really dangerous from the left. You know they’re trying to get Calvert-Lewin in the best possible position, Aaronson, it’s a clever ball through but it’s a comfortable block. It’s not been a game of many chances but this is definitely the standout chance for Leeds in the first half.
“It’s beautifully set up. This is what you want for your number nine. A brilliant ball in, him arriving, but he doesn’t quite get enough on it. It almost felt perfect and I love the way he hangs, a great header, just not enough on it. It comes back off the post and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, with the form he’s in, will expect to score those.”
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