Manchester United Make History, Sets New Premier League Record in Leeds Victory

Manchester United Make History, Sets New Premier League Record in Leeds Victory

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:56 PM
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  • Manchester United has become the first side to reach 700 wins in the Premier League era, after beating Leeds 4-2 at Elland Road on Sunday, February 20
  • The Red Devils have dominated the English top-flight since the Premier League formation back in 1992, winning 13 league titles under Sir Alex Ferguson
  • The Red Devils have won 90 more matches than joint second-placed Arsenal and Chelsea, who have both won a total of 2114 matches

Manchester United became the first team in Premier League history to win 700 matches after bagging an impressive win against Leeds on Sunday, February 20 The Sun reports.

Goals from Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes, Fred, and Anthony Elanga secured maximum points for the Red Devils as they boosted their chances of a top-four finish with a 4-2 win against Leeds.

Manchester United Make History, Sets New Premier League Record in Leeds Victory
Manchester United are 90 wins ahead of Chelsea, who have won the second-most matches with 610, with Arsenal close behind in third on 609. Photo by Shaun Botterill
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United have dominated the Premier League scene since its inception in 1992 and have won the league a record 13 times under former manager and club icon, Sir Alex Ferguson.

Manchester United has 90 more Premier League victories than second-placed Chelsea who have a total of 610 wins.

Completing the top five teams include Arsenal with 609 victories, Liverpool with 598 wins and Tottenham Hotspurs has a total of 492 wins.

Alan Shearer praises Ralf Rangnick after impressive Manchester United win

Meanwhile, Premier League icon, Alan Shearer has lauded Manchester United manager, Ralf Rangnick after the Red Devils fought back a late pressure from Leeds to earn a crucial win.

According to Manchester Evening News, Shearer says the Manchester United team answered some huge questions hovering around the team with the win at Elland Road.

The former Newcastle United and Blackburn striker hailed the mental strength of the Red Devils after losing a two-goal lead to still find a way to win comfortably.

Fred, Elanga come off the bench to rescue Red Devils in six-goal thriller

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Leeds vs Man United Premier League meeting saw the Red Devils cement their place in the top-four after they secured a 4-2 crucial win at Elland Road.

The Red Devils were desperate to build on their midweek win over Brighton during their Sunday trip to Leeds as they push to secure a Champions League spot at the end of the season.

However, Ralf Rangnick's charges had to rely on Fred and Anthony Elanga to secure the win at Leeds, with the duo having to come off the bench to net the winner.

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