Paul Scholes told Premier League Productions on Sunday that Leeds were ‘non-existent’ in the final third against Manchester United.
The former midfielder shared that when you are ‘playing in your half all the time’ then it’s ‘easy’ to sit back and defend your own box.
Many were expecting an explosive and goals-galore game between Leeds and their bitter rivals at Elland Road, but it wasn’t meant to be.
Scholes took a swipe at Leeds’ methods from the weekend and how they were seemingly happy to take a point home.
“Sometimes when you are playing in your own half, all the time, and not attacking then it can be easy to do that, just keep your shape and positions,” said Scholes.
“We did say, the last few weeks, against the good teams, they have defended very well, especially against Manchester City. But it takes away from the other end of the pitch. They aren’t really creating anywhere near as much.
“I know they did a few times against Liverpool last week but (v Manchester United), they have been non-existent upfront.
“This is a Leeds team that usually go for it. But, for some reason, they decided to defend and expected or wanted a point.”
Boring, boring, Leeds. Who would have thought it?
Whilst Leeds have proven to be the Premier League’s entertainers this season, they opted to show their other side against Manchester United.
And that’s a great sign of their progression and versatility, which makes them very dangerous for the forthcoming campaign.
Leeds are heading toward a top ten finish this season, but you can bet your bottom dollar that they will be trying to hunt down those European places next term.
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