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Manchester United's Martínez Faces Suspension After Leeds Defeat

4/14/2026

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Carrick Criticizes Martínez

Key information shows Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick criticized Lisandro Martínez, Manchester United defender, for the red card in the 2-1 loss to Leeds United.
He argued Martínez's alleged hair-pulling of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Leeds United striker, was not aggressive.
Leeds United earned first Premier League win against Manchester United in over 23 years, with Noah Okafor scoring twice.
Martínez faces a three-match suspension.
Manchester United may appeal the decision.

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Leeds Triumph Over Manchester

Leeds United defeated Manchester United 2-1 at Old Trafford, their first league win there since 2002.
Noah Okafor scored both Leeds goals, while Manchester United's Casemiro provided United's late consolation.
Leeds rise to 36 points and hold a six-point cushion above relegation with six matches left.
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke praised the performance and said the win matters for Premier League survival.

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Carrick Criticizes Martínez

Key information shows Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick criticized Lisandro Martínez, Manchester United defender, for the red card in the 2-1 loss to Leeds United.
He argued Martínez's alleged hair-pulling of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Leeds United striker, was not aggressive.
Leeds United earned first Premier League win against Manchester United in over 23 years, with Noah Okafor scoring twice.
Martínez faces a three-match suspension.
Manchester United may appeal the decision.

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