The Whites shone as they put in an assured defensive display that allowed them to take a point from their bitter rivals and continue their hunt for a top half finish.
In particular, midfielder Kalvin Phillips caught the eye with his committed man-marking job on Bruno Fernandes – much to the delight of Sky Sports pundit Stephen Warnock.
The ex-defender said: “I wonder if Bruno Fernandes has woke up this morning and Kalvin Phillips is in his bed, because he literally followed him everywhere.
"It was ridiculous.
"Stop him playing and you stop Manchester United’s main supplier.
"Early on in the game, he [Phillips] goes tight, he was in and around him straight away. He’s strong in the tackle and he's aggressive. He’s such a powerful player.
"The one time Bruno Fernandes loses him, most players in that position would switch off and think ‘my centre-half is going to help me out’ – but it’s a great recovery run from Kalvin Phillips.
"He just didn’t give him a moment’s peace. The pair were joined at the hip throughout the whole game. It was an outstanding display from Kalvin Phillips.
"Again, it just shows why he’s so highly thought of by Marcelo Bielsa, by Gareth Southgate. He’s another one who’s pushing for a starting berth at the Euros for England as well.”
We’ve gathered the best of today’s Premier League speculation involving Leeds United and the rest of their top flight rivals below...

. LEEDS, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 27: General view inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Leeds United and Aston Villa at Elland Road on February 27, 2021 in Leeds, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
Elland Road. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) Photo: Naomi Baker

. Shaqiri wants out
Xherdan Shaqiri has instructed his agent to find him a new club, with his Liverpool career drawing to an end. (Football Insider) (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) Photo: Clive Brunskill

1. Shaqiri wants out
Xherdan Shaqiri has instructed his agent to find him a new club, with his Liverpool career drawing to an end. (Football Insider) (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) Photo: Clive Brunskill

2. Leeds plot Nandez swoop
Leeds United are keen on signing Nahitan Nandez from Cagliari this summer. The midfielder has a release clause of around £31.3 million. (CentoTrentuno) (Photo by Enrico Locci/Getty Images) Photo: Enrico Locci

3. Brighton have Velasco bid rejected
Brighton have had an offer for Independiente winger Alan Velasco turned down. (Various) (Photo by Rodrigo Valle/Getty Images) Photo: Rodrigo Valle

4. Toon keen on Metz duo
Newcastle United are reportedly interested in two players from French club Metz. The Magpies are keen on Pape Sarr and Boubakar Kouyate. (L’Equipe) (Photo by JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN

5. Armstrong nearing exit?
Tony Mowbray has suggested that Blackburn Rovers are not in a position financially to stop Newcastle United target Adam Armstrong moving to the Premier League. (Lancashire Telegraph) (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) Photo: Laurence Griffiths

6. McGurk backed for Leeds switch
Kevin Phillips has tipped Sean McGurk to go straight into the Leeds United first team if he joins the club from Wigan Athletic this summer. (Football Insider) (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images) Photo: Charlotte Tattersall