Erling Haaland celebrates gleefully as Manchester United suffers defeat.

Leeds United's shocking victory at Old Trafford against Manchester United not only shook up the Premier League relegation battle but also caught the attention of many prominent figures. Most notably, it was the emotional reaction of striker Erling Haaland.

The Manchester City star posted an image on Snapchat showing Leeds players celebrating wildly, accompanied by the brief status "get in." Though just two words, it was enough to see that Haaland was "living in the moment" with the team he has a special connection to.

It's not by chance that Haaland holds affection for Leeds. The Norwegian striker was born in this city during the period when his father played for the club. From childhood, Haaland often appeared in Leeds colors, and that love seems to remain intact to this day.

On Leeds' side, the 2-1 victory over Manchester United holds immense significance. This is the first time since 1981 that they have secured a full three points at Old Trafford in a domestic league match. This achievement is not only historic but also helps the Yorkshire club create a six-point gap from the relegation zone.

The hero of the match was none other than Noah Okafor. This striker opened the scoring in the 5th minute with a sharp one-touch finish. In the second half, he continued to dazzle Manchester United's defense with a beautiful volley from outside the penalty area, the ball lightly touching Leny Yoro and changing direction into the net.

The situation for the home team became more difficult when center-back Lisandro Martinez received a red card after a hair-pulling incident on Dominic Calvert-Lewin, confirmed by VAR. Nevertheless, Manchester United showed fighting spirit as Casemiro scored to narrow the deficit with a powerful header.

The final 20 minutes of the match were extremely tense as Manchester United pressed hard for an equalizer. However, Leeds stood firm, and even Calvert-Lewin made a clearance right on the goal line to preserve the precious victory for the away side.

Leeds is showing positive signs in the relegation battle. Since December, they have only lost four matches, though the number of draws remains quite high. With a relatively manageable upcoming schedule facing Burnley and Wolves at their home ground Elland Road, the opportunity for Leeds to continue breaking away is entirely feasible.