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This is how far ragged Man United have fallen. Anything that isn’t a defeat is a good result, they can’t control games, are weak in the centre and had to hang on against Leeds, writes IAN LADYMAN

IAN LADYMAN AT ELLAND ROAD: It may not have looked, felt or smelled like it, but this was a good result for Manchester United. Anything that isn't a defeat works.

By IAN LADYMAN · Daily Mail

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 3:28 PM

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Ian Ladyman argues that Manchester United's ragged display and reliance on a draw against Leeds highlights their decline.
Manchester United drew 1-1 with Leeds United at Elland Road on Sunday.
Bryan Mbeumo scored United's opening goal in the 35th minute before Dominic Calvert-Lewin equalized in the 51st minute.

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Ian Ladyman writes that Manchester United's 1-1 draw against Leeds United illustrates how far the club has fallen. Michael Carrick's side took the lead through Bryan Mbeumo in the 35th minute at Elland Road on Sunday, but Dominic Calvert-Lewin equalized shortly after half-time in the 51st minute as Leeds took control of the match.

Ladyman argues that Manchester United are weak in midfield and cannot control games, having won just once in seven Premier League matches. Leeds dominated possession with 62 percent as United hung on, with defender Noussair Mazraoui clearing an Anton Stach attempt off the line in stoppage time.

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