According to a report on Sunday, October 18, 2026, by Flashscore, Manchester United led Leeds United 1-0 at half-time in their Premier League match at Elland Road, following a 35th-minute goal from Bryan Mbeumo, who scored with a cross from Youri Tielemans.

The visitors had a strong first half, with a number of players playing their part in Manchester United’s superiority. Mbeumo, Tielemans, Senne Lammens, Diogo Dalot and Harry Maguire were among the Manchester United players who shone before the break.

1. Bryan Mbeumo

Mbeumo was Manchester United’s best attacker in the first half, scoring the sole goal of the period to give his team an advantage. The forward scored with a curling shot from just inside the penalty area after receiving a cross from Tielemans, finding the far corner of the net past Leeds goalkeeper James Trafford.

The man from Cameroon also threatened the home defense early in the half, forcing James Trafford into a save with a looping header that went inches wide in the 27th minute. He has been a constant threat to the Leeds defense, and his goal was a reward for the effort he has put in up front.

2. Youri Tielemans

Tielemans was instrumental in Manchester United’s opener as he provided the cross for Mbeumo to score in the 35th minute.

He played a vital role in helping United turn their attacking attacks into something tangible, and his cross created the chance for Mbeumo to finish. As such, the midfielder has been one of the key players in Manchester United’s first-half display.

3. Senne Lammens

Lammens was called upon to make a number of vital saves to preserve Manchester United’s lead against a Leeds side that created chances.

The goalkeeper made two important saves in the 27th and 21st minutes, denying Nico Elvedi and Tarik Muharemovic headers, respectively, before stopping Jayden Bogle’s low shot in the 42nd minute.

His interventions were critical in Manchester United holding on to their lead and reaching half-time ahead.

4. Diogo Dalot

Dalot has been crucial to Manchester United’s defense in a first half in which Leeds United had chances to score.

Leeds United had spells of possession in the first half and made several crosses into dangerous areas, so it was important for Manchester United to hold on to the lead. As such, the full-back has been critical to United’s visitors’ defensive efforts in the first half of the match.

5. Harry Maguire

Maguire has also been one of Manchester United’s most important defenders in the first half as the visitors have tried to keep Leeds United’s dangerous attackers at bay.

Leeds United made numerous crosses and headers in the first half, threatening to equalize, so Maguire’s presence in defense has been crucial to Manchester United’s efforts to keep the clean sheet.