"Sancho is back cooking, tears in my eyes" - Twitter erupts as Manchester United stage second-half comeback to secure 2-2 draw against Leeds United
Manchester United had Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho to thank as the duo ensured a comeback for the Red Devils against Leeds United, with the match ending 2-2.
The Red Devils kicked off and went on the back burner almost immediately. In the opening minute, Wilfried Gnonto made a bold start to the post-Marsch era by scoring a fantastic goal.
Leeds stole the ball in midfield, and the forward led the break, exchanging a quick one-two pass with Patrick Bamford before unleashing a low shot that found its way into the near corner.
Manchester United were under intense pressure early on in the game, but the team did find some opportunities to threaten their opponents. Leeds tried to play out from the back, but they turned the ball over, and United countered quickly.
They got the ball to Alejandro Garnacho in the box, who was free with ample space. He took a touch and shot, but the ball sailed just wide of the post.
Garnacho had yet another chance and broke free on goal, dodging a tackle by goalkeeper Illan Meslier. He faked out a sliding defender in the box before attempting to shoot, but Maximilian Wober was there to block the shot off the line and deny Manchester United.
Marcel Sabitzer also hit a powerful shot towards the upper corner of the near post from just outside the Leeds box, but Meslier made a brilliant diving save. The match was high energy and end-to-end, making for an entertaining spectacle, and the first half ended without further goals.
In the second half, Leeds got off to a blazing start, much like the first. They successfully won the ball from Garnacho in the midfield and charged forward with it. Crysencio Summerville was wide open on the left wing and delivered a low cross that was unfortunately turned into their own net by Raphael Varane.
Manchester United finally scored, reducing the deficit, and who else but Marcus Rashford could it have been? The forward got into the box, finding the perfect position in the middle of the area to receive the cross from Diogo Dalot. He rose high and headed it beyond Meslier and into the goal.
Manchester United soon turned the game on its head as Jadon Sancho picked up a loose ball in space within the Leeds box and immediately shot it towards the goal. The ball went through several players, potentially obstructing Meslier's view, before finding its way into the back of the net.
Both sides continued to seek out that final opportunity to score the goal that would win the game. However, they eventually shared the spoils as the match ended 2-2, and here is how Twitter reacted:
JADON SANCHO BEST IN THE WORLDDD AHHHHH
Bro Sancho is back cooking, tears in my eyes
@brfootball A happy Sancho is a beautiful player to watch
jadon sancho scored twitter couldn't handle it and stopped working
Rashford get form pass Haaland
Something ten Hag has given Man United back is their resilience. The players are buying into him. They care again.
That Ten Hag smile after Sancho’s goal as well.
Knows the job isn’t done but can’t control the joy he felt for Jadon in the moment.
🏾Welcome to Ten Hag ball. Sit back, relax and enjoy the cruise.👍🏾
Subs have changed this for Ten Hag. Rashford more in the game, Sancho a hassle.
Adams looks like he's taken one in the opal fruits.
IM SO HAPPY FOR SANCHO MAN ❤️
Jadon Sancho is back! 👏 https://t.co/hNlru0o5U4
Jadon Sancho scored???
@UTDTrey Meslier need to be investigated on that Sancho's goal, That was clearly a pass 😭😭
You could save that but not that sancho shot? Spooky
Marcus Rashford & Jadon Sancho. 🔥
Not the 3 points we wanted but after that first half we'll take the point today and move on. https://t.co/WRQ41CjNQE
It's up to us to provide the Manchester United humbling as usual https://t.co/oMTeEnD7wa
Manchester United is the best club in the world.
That’s the Manchester United we have been missing.
Scenes when Manchester united make a comeback against this leeds team,I have a feeling it's happening.
Ronaldo left Manchester United and Sancho is finally balling
Manchester United is not a random club abeg
I can’t troll Manchester United in peace again, they’ll always end up shaming me.
Fred is absolutely atrocious.
Such a liability for this team…
Going to be a long 3 games without Casemiro
Blood hell Fred. The floor to his talent levels has dropped right back down now Casemiro is gone.
United would be a mid table side without Casemiro and Rashford, genuinely not joking…
Man United without Casemiro: https://t.co/7pMHyL2EEK
@JalenPrime we suck without Casemiro