Scott McTominay's strike after 67 seconds was Manchester United's first home league goal from open play since the 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace in their first match of the campaign
Scott McTominay became the first player to score twice inside the first three minutes of a Premier League game as Manchester United climbed to third in the table with a remarkable victory over old rivals Leeds at Old Trafford.
The midfielder found the bottom corner with a ferocious drive after just 67 seconds, before doubling his tally moments later with a clever finish from Anthony Martial's pass.
Bruno Fernandes and Victor Lindelof increased the home side's lead, with Liam Cooper's header reducing the arrears at the end of a pulsating first 45 minutes.
Daniel James broke clear of the Leeds defence to restore the hosts' four-goal advantage 20 minutes into the second half, before Fernandes added his second of the game from the penalty spot after Martial had been tripped by Pascal Struijk.
Stuart Dallas curled home a stunning second consolation for Leeds - a fitting end to one of the games of the season.
The victory lifts Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side above fourth-placed Everton on goal difference, while Leeds remain seven points above the relegation zone in 14th.
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Line-ups
Man Utd
1de Gea
29Wan-Bissaka
2Lindelöf
5Maguire
23ShawSubstituted forTellesat 60'minutes
39McTominaySubstituted forat 90+1'minutes
17Fred
21JamesBooked at 52mins
18Bruno FernandesSubstituted forvan de Beekat 71'minutes
10RashfordSubstituted forCavaniat 71'minutes
9Martial
Substitutes
3Bailly
6Pogba
7Cavani
8Mata
11Greenwood
26Henderson
27Telles
31Matic
34van de Beek
Leeds
1Meslier
15Dallas
2Ayling
6CooperSubstituted forDavisat 72'minutes
10Alioski
23PhillipsSubstituted forStruijkat 45'minutes
18Dias Belloli
20Rodrigo
43KlichSubstituted forShackletonat 45'minutes
22Harrison
9Bamford
Substitutes
7Poveda-Ocampo
11Roberts
13Casilla
17Hélder Costa
19Hernández
21Struijk
24Davis
46Shackleton
49Casey
Referee: Anthony Taylor
Match Stats
Home TeamMan UtdAway TeamLeeds
Possession
Home41%
Away59%
Shots
Home26
Away17
Shots on Target
Home14
Away3
Corners
Home11
Away13
Fouls
Home6
Away6
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Match ends, Manchester United 6, Leeds United 2.
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Second Half ends, Manchester United 6, Leeds United 2.
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Stuart Dallas (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Foul by Fred (Manchester United).
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Scott McTominay went off injured after Manchester United had used all subs.
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Attempt saved. Edinson Cavani (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Donny van de Beek.
90'
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Attempt missed. Jack Harrison (Leeds United) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right.
88'
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Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Stuart Dallas.
87'
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Attempt missed. Harry Maguire (Manchester United) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Alex Telles with a cross following a corner.
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Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Illan Meslier.
86'
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Attempt saved. Fred (Manchester United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
86'
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Attempt saved. Harry Maguire (Manchester United) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Alex Telles with a cross.
86'
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Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Illan Meslier.
86'
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Attempt saved. Alex Telles (Manchester United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Anthony Martial.
85'
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Attempt saved. Daniel James (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
85'
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Attempt saved. Edinson Cavani (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Anthony Martial.
81'
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Attempt missed. Luke Ayling (Leeds United) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Raphinha with a cross following a corner.
81'
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Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
80'
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Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Harry Maguire.
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Attempt blocked. Jack Harrison (Leeds United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
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