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Dominic Calvert-Lewin makes controversial claim about Manchester United change vs Leeds

Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin reflected on his side's 1-1 draw with Man United in the Premier League.

Calvert-Lewin equalised for Leeds.(Image: Sky Sports)

Dominic Calvert-Lewin was "not really surprised" by Michael Carrick changing Manchester United's tactics against Leeds on Sunday.

Carrick unexpectedly changed United's shape for the team's trip to Elland Road on Sunday, using a back five at times throughout the game, matching the system his predecessor Ruben Amorim used.

Leeds switched to a back five at the end of last season, and the tweak was crucial to them avoiding relegation. Daniel Farke's side have continued to improve this campaign, but Carrick found a way to counter their system by lining up in the same way.

Speaking to Sky Sports after full-time, Calvert-Lewin said of United's tactics: "They tried to [match us formation-wise]. Not really surprised.

"Given what happened last season. It took us a little bit to adjust, but it was mainly down to us and maybe a lack of quality in the final third. They are still a very good team with a lot of quality, regardless of the outside noise.

"We are so used to it as players. I just tried to cause a ruckus. I just make it difficult for the defender. I read the flight of the ball and was quickest to react."

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Farke also spoke after the draw, and he admitted he was disappointed not to have won the game.

"We are slightly disappointed it is just a point. Overall, I felt it was not necessary to be losing at half time but it is still Manchester United," he said.

"Second half, we got the equaliser, we should have kept up the dominance, too many strikes went over the crossbar but it was overall a solid performance. We should have won the game but we move on.

"We took it as a compliment that we have done many things right over the last month if we were seen as favourites against Manchester United, but we have earned this. We wanted to prove the comments right.

"We were the dominant side but we couldn't capitalise as we lacked quality in and around the box. It says a lot about how much respect we have earned. Overall, this is where we are at the moment and overall, it is a good place to be.

"It is still difficult in this league to win points. You have to be clinical and be very, very effective but we have to keep going."

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