(Video) Marcus Rashford fires Man United into lead vs Leeds with towering header

Manchester United have taken a late lead in their Sunday afternoon fixture against Leeds United, with talisman Marcus Rashford continuing his fine form.

The hosts have been on top for large periods of the game, with Erik ten Hag’s men visibly lacking a comfortable ball-playing midfielder.

But it is the Dutchman’s men who have drawn first blood in the latest edition of this storied rivalry, with Rashford scoring his 21st goal of the season in all competitions, as seen below.

Footage courtesy of Sky Sports Premier League

Luke Shaw’s perfect cross is towered in by Rashford, who has now scored 13 goals in his last 15 appearances in all competitions. The Reds will now be desperate to hang on as Ten Hag eyes a return to winning ways in the league.

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