Red Mist Descends on Old Trafford: Martinez Sending Off Sparks Fury as Carrick's Men Fall to Historic Leeds Defeat.
By Akins Wandex A night of high drama at Old Trafford ended in frustration for Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick, as his 10-man side slumped to a 2-1 defeat against Leeds United – the visitors' first league win at the Theatre of Dreams in 45 years . The result, United's first home defeat under Carrick's stewardship, was overshadowed by a controversial 56th-minute red card shown to centre-back Lisandro Martínez for pulling the hair of Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin . While the Argentine defender was sent from the pitch, Carrick launched an extraordinary post-match tirade, labelling the decision "one of the worst I've ever seen" . Despite the setback and a spirited second-half fightback that saw Casemiro reduce the deficit, United were unable to salvage a point. The defeat leaves Carrick's side third in the Premier League table, but with their grip on a Champions League qualification place appearing increasingly precarious . Controvers...