Michael Carrick was again left questioning the officials for a second game in a row as his side were beaten 2–1 by Leeds United at Old Trafford.
[**Lisandro Martínez](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2025/02/09/manchester-united/1213133-manchester-united-injury-crisis-latest-updates-on-martinez-mount-shaw-and-evans.html)**was sent off in the second half for a hair pull on Whites striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin. This decision has brought renewed scrutiny on VAR and referees as the Premier League season approaches its climax.
A first-half double from Noah Okafor gave the visitors a shock lead at the break, and they remained largely in control throughout. **Casemiro**’s header with 20 minutes remaining brought the Red Devils back into contention, but Leeds held firm to secure a historic victory over their old rivals.
Carrick will demand a swift response from his side, with a pivotal clash in the race for Champions League qualification on the horizon as United travel to London to face **Chelsea**on Saturday.
“That decision was one of the worst I have ever seen. He can throw his arms in Licha's (Lisandro Martinez) face, and then he is sent off, shocking," the United manager said.
“Leny Yoro was smashed in the back of the head before their first goal. Did not decide to overturn that one, did they? That's two games in a row we've had those decisions go against us.
"Sometimes you do not have good spells in games, other times you do. We know we can be better and do things better. We will look at that. But the way we played the second half, and could have got something out of the game in the second half, I am pleased the way we went into that.
"This is one game we will certainly look at and look to improve. We have another big, important game next week. It is a big end to the season. We are in a good position. Tonight is disappointing, and we obviously did not want to lose at home, but we have to move on. There is plenty to be positive about."