Manchester United were made to fight hard for all three points at Elland Road to move them four points clear in the race for fourth place.
Leeds' two-goal second-half salvo brought the game level against a shell-shocked United before Ralf Rangnick made changes to bring on Fred and Anthony Elanga.
Both substitutes found the back of the net to earn an important win on the road. It comes after a difficult Saturday from a United point of view as Tottenham and Arsenal picked up valuable wins to keep the pressure on after West Ham were held by Newcastle.
For the Reds, their attention can now turn to the Champions League where they travel to Atletico Madrid, whilst in the Premier League, they sit a bit more at ease.
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