Gary Neville says Manchester United’s 1-1 draw at Leeds is a step in the right direction

Gary Neville has praised Manchester United's 1-1 draw against Leeds United, describing it as a positive step forward. The match, which took place at Elland Road, saw United take an early lead through Bryan Mbeumo in the 35th minute. Mbeumo's goal was a result of his precise header, capitalizing on a pass from Youri Tieleman.

United dominated the first half, displaying a more compact and defensive formation. However, Leeds proved to be resilient after the break, equalizing in the 51st minute through Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Despite both teams having clear chances to secure a win, the game ended in a stalemate.

The draw has extended United's winless streak to six matches across all competitions. However, Neville remains optimistic about the situation, viewing the match as a stepping stone for Michael Carrick. Carrick, who recently signed a two-year contract with United, has been instrumental in implementing tactical changes that have made the team more solid defensively.

Neville believes these adjustments could provide a blueprint for improvement and suggests that players like Matheus Cunha and Marcus Rashford might need to be brought off the bench for more significant strides.

United currently sits in 13th place in the Premier League table with only one win in their last seven games. The club's next challenge will be facing Como in the Champions League on Wednesday.