MU sets another unfortunate record after drawing with Leeds United

This clearly signals the defensive issues within the Red Devils, despite signs of overall improvement in their style of play.

The 1-1 draw at Elland Road against Leeds United not only cost Manchester United a chance to climb the league table but also pushed the team into a disappointing historical milestone unseen for four decades.

With one point gained this round, the Red Devils remain in sixth place in the Premier League. However, winning only 8 out of 20 matches highlights ongoing inconsistency under coach Ruben Amorim. Against Leeds, Manchester United controlled possession well and played a fairly coherent game, yet once again they failed to keep a clean sheet, a worrying habit since the season started.

Brenden Aaronson opened the scoring for Leeds United after more than an hour, capitalizing on Ayden Heaven's momentary lapse in concentration. Although Matheus Cunha quickly equalized within three minutes, that goal still marked an unwanted historic moment. Manchester United has conceded in 15 consecutive away matches, the longest streak in the club's Premier League history The last time the Red Devils faced a similar situation was in the 1985/86 season under coach Ron Atkinson, when English football was very different from today.

More importantly, Manchester United's defensive problems are not just about individual mistakes. Statistics show they have conceded the most goals among teams outside the bottom six, reflecting systemic vulnerabilities—from counterattack defense and transition marking to concentration at crucial moments.

After the match, coach Ruben Amorim remained optimistic, stating the team performed better than in the loss to Wolves, especially in controlling the game and limiting dangerous chances from the opponent. According to the Portuguese coach, Manchester United learned from past mistakes and significantly improved their organization, particularly in set pieces and aerial duels, which are Leeds’ strengths.

The unfortunate 40-year milestone serves as a timely wake-up call. Manchester United is moving in the right direction tactically, but if defensive issues aren’t fully resolved, disappointing results like the one against Leeds will continue, putting their ambitions at risk.