Noah Okafor sends message after Leeds United heroics vs Man United, Hugo Ekitike reacts
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Credit: Imago Tue 14 April 2026 9:36, UK Noah Okafor’s message on social media after his brace for Leeds United against Man United has been reacted to by Liverpool star Hugo Ekitike.Okafor was the hero for Leeds at Old Trafford after a first-half brace set his side on their way to a vital three points against their old rivals.The 25-year-old scored his fifth and sixth Premier League goals of the season inside the first half-hour against Man United, with Casemiro’s second-half header ending up as nothing more than a consolation.Daniel Farke’s side secured bragging rights against their rivals, but also moved six points clear of the relegation zone with just six games left to play from now.Leeds’ next match is at home to Wolves next weekend, with another victory surely on the agenda to help them pull even further away from the bottom three. ⚽ Leeds United Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews and verdicts, and tactical analysis for every Leeds fixture. VISIT THE LEEDS MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Noah Okafor sent a message by Hugo Ekitike after Leeds heroicsOkafor has had to bide his time to make a real impact on Leeds’ fortunes this season due to recurring injury woes, and he delivered in one of their biggest games of the season on Monday night.The Switzerland star has now registered four goals and two assists in his last six matches for the Whites, while writing himself into club folklore as the first man to fire them to a league victory at Old Trafford since 1981.Minutes played74′Goals2Shots on target2Touches in opposition box3Accurate passes16/20Successful dribbles1/3Okafor’s stats vs Man UnitedSources have told Football Insider that Rangers could move for Joel Piroe this summer as he struggles at Leeds, and his departure seems even more likely after Okafor’s impressive recent showings.Okafor took to Instagram after the match to celebrate his brace and the win, posting a series of pictures from the game alongside a caption saying: “Look mommy, I scored twice at Old Trafford.”Liverpool star Ekitike replied to say: “Fairs”, with a handshake emoji, while Willy Gnonto left numerous icy-face emojis, Pascal Strujik commented: “Cold” and Gabriel Gudmundsson added: “My winger!!”What are Leeds’ chances of relegation after Man United win?Leeds’ destiny is in their own hands now, especially ahead of a relatively favourable run-in that sees them face the likes of Wolves, Burnley, Tottenham and West Ham.Their six-point cushion over Spurs counts for a lot at this late stage of the campaign, with Opta now giving the Whites a slim 2.24 per cent chance of being relegated this season.Forest have a 10.37 per cent chance, while West Ham have a 38.73 per cent chance, meaning Tottenham are currently being backed to drop into the Championship with Burnley and Wolves, with a 48.68 per cent likelihood of being relegated as it stands. 🚨 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Leeds United Insider Access Get the full story from Elland Road and Thorp Arch with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of West Yorkshire.