War of the Roses ends in a draw as United barely escape defeat against Leeds
Many consider it one of the oldest derbies in England and in football in general, claiming it’s a rivalry rooted directly in the (in)famous War of the Roses. Whether it’s a true story or just a legend, one thing is certain – the clash between Leeds United and Manchester United is always much more than just a football match.Today’s duel at Elland Road was no exception.However, unlike the aforementioned war, which the House of Lancaster ultimately won through Henry Tudor’s win over the Yorkist king Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field, today neither side emerged victorious – 1-1.Martinez offers olive branch to Man Utd chiefs after explosive Wilcox criticismYet the match itself resembled a genuine battle, marked by fierce duels, physical play, and two goals – the first scored by Bryan Mbeumo in the 35th minute and the second courtesy of Dominic Calvert-Lewin 16 minutes later.In general, Leeds were a better team and had control of the game, but failed to take all three points. Unite..