"It's still Leeds United attacking down the right flank."
"Look, it's Sancho on the ball again."
"They're advancing diagonally, approaching the penalty area."
"Luke Shaw is marking Sancho."
"The two players are locked in a one-on-one at the right corner of the penalty area."
"Valverde and Hakimi have both joined the attack. Leeds United is pushing forward at pace."
"What will Sancho do?"
"A fake, cuts inside, passes, then goes to the byline!"
"Beautiful. Hakimi crosses from the byline."
"Haaland in the central lane..."
"Rashford heads it in at the far post!"
Goal!
"In the 57th minute, after defending hard for more than ten minutes in the second half, Manchester United's resistance is finally broken by Leeds United!"
"A header from Rashford at the far post!"
"Once again, Manchester United's defensive issues are on full display."
"Maguire and Lindelöf were both drawn to Haaland at the near post, and as a result, they completely lost track of Rashford at the far post."
"You have to admit, Leeds United's attack is overflowing with firepower."
"When Manchester United focused on containing Haaland, they left Rashford completely unmarked."
"5-0!"
"The defense collapsed like a house of cards!"
"Manchester United has conceded five at Old Trafford again tonight."
"This is another crushing defeat, reminiscent of their league loss to Tottenham Hotspur."
"Unlike that match, where they at least managed to score, tonight Manchester United hasn't been able to create a single threatening attack against Leeds United's defense."
"It's clear that Manchester United struggled to even get the ball into Leeds United's penalty area in both halves."
"This is a huge problem, especially because Manchester United lacks players in the final third who can hold onto the ball."
"Over the past hour, Manchester United has tried all kinds of counterattacks—ground passes, long balls, runs in behind… they've tried everything."
"But they still couldn't gain any advantage against Leeds United's defense."
"Lingard, Manchester United's best player over the last six games, was completely shut down tonight by Declan Rice's tight marking."
"Daniel James, the right winger, spent most of the game dropping back to support Wan-Bissaka."
"That flank is arguably the only side United managed to defend somewhat effectively. Compared to the left flank that was constantly torn apart, the right side at least held up a little better."
"But overall, Manchester United's wide defensive setup remains full of problems."
"5-0! Solskjær really needs to think about how to wrap this game up."
"If Leeds United keeps attacking like this, the scoreline could become even worse than the previous game against Spurs."
...
Boos echoed around Old Trafford from the home fans.
Manchester United supporters were in despair after this kind of performance, completely losing their belief in the team.
Before the match, everyone was optimistic that Manchester United could take revenge for the earlier loss, especially with the team on a six-game unbeaten run and playing well recently. That had given people hope.
But now, all the problems have been laid bare.
The reason Manchester United had scored so many goals recently was simply because they were stronger than their opponents. Their biggest weakness—defense—was brutally exposed tonight.
Faced with Leeds United's fierce attacking firepower, the Red Devils were completely outmatched.
How are Manchester United fans supposed to accept this?
Being dismantled by their fiercest rivals at home—how is this the same Manchester United that once dominated the Premier League?
In contrast, Gao Shen was laughing out loud, rising to his feet again to applaud his players.
Leeds United's attack today was electric. Their flanks and central play were all highly effective, making them look extremely threatening going forward.
Manchester United simply couldn't cope, especially after completely losing control of both flanks.
"Honestly, when we decided to sell Bruno Fernandes, I was really worried Enzo Fernández wouldn't be able to fill that void. But now it seems I was just overthinking it," Lucas said with a laugh.
He was completely convinced now.
The combination of Enzo Fernández and Valverde, with Declan Rice or Tchouaméni behind them, made Leeds United's midfield far more stable.
Bruno Fernandes was indeed excellent at passing and making late runs into the box, but his ability to control the tempo and dictate the game was lacking.
That's why Leeds United's midfield last season lacked cohesion.
Now, Enzo Fernández has taken over, and the team's organization and ball control have significantly improved, while Valverde has become more effective down the right.
Leeds United's midfield is now both flexible and disciplined.
Whether Enzo Fernández is good enough or not, anyone who has watched Leeds United this season already knows the answer.
"I'm really looking forward to the future. Once Camavinga, Pedri, and Gavi mature, Leeds United will be truly unstoppable," Gao Shen said with anticipation.
Enzo needs no further introduction. He's already established himself this season.
Camavinga has been inconsistent, but his talent and potential are undeniable.
Pedri is highly valued within the club and has even caught the attention of both Spain's youth and senior national teams. Many believe he resembles his predecessor from his hometown, David Silva, or Leeds United's former star Bernardo Silva.
That may be a bit of a stretch.
Truthfully, neither Enzo, Pedri, Camavinga, nor Gavi currently possess the same ability to dribble forward under pressure like Modrić or Iniesta.
It's not that such players don't exist, they're just not as exceptional as those two.
This also reflects changes in tactical trends.
Even Modrić and Iniesta would probably have to adapt their style if they were playing today.
Leeds United's attacking line is already strong enough.
Gao Shen has decided to keep the current squad relatively stable.
Their next goal is to do everything possible to retain these players and maintain the team's overall competitiveness.
"Just wait and see. The future of European football belongs to Leeds United!" Gao Shen said with confidence.
He had full belief in this Leeds United squad.
Manchester United?
That was just another stepping stone for Leeds.
Their goal is the stars.
...
There was a very telling phenomenon that showed just how poor Manchester United's organization and attack had become.
From the first half to the second, Leeds United's most active area was the right flank.
The trio of Sancho, Valverde, and Hakimi turned that flank into Leeds United's most dangerous weapon.
Some even claim this is currently the strongest wing combination in Europe.
At the start of the second half, Solskjær made substitutions to try and strengthen the left side of the defense.
But shortly after the second half began, Leeds United scored again.
Once Manchester United finally stabilized their defense on that flank, Valverde received a pass from Sancho on the right, then switched play with a long diagonal pass to the left.
The pass wasn't perfect, but it was well-placed, finding Rashford on the left wing.
Rashford pushed forward, drawing the defenders, then laid it back to Alphonso Davies. Daniel James tracked back to defend.
Enzo Fernández moved to the left sideline to receive the ball.
At that moment, both Rashford and Davies made diagonal runs into the penalty area.
Enzo faced the box, controlled with his right foot, made a slight adjustment, and before Matić could close him down, curled in a right-footed cross.
Rashford's near-post run drew the defense, allowing Haaland to slip in between and beat Maguire to the ball, heading it in from Enzo's cross.
"GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!"
"Haaland! It's Haaland again!"
"In the 64th minute, Haaland completes his hat-trick!"
"6-0!"
"This is an absolute disaster for Manchester United!"
"Leeds United strung together a series of rhythmic attacks, tearing Manchester United apart again and again."
"Haaland scores a hat-trick!"
"The Premier League's top scorer continues his sensational run. He's unstoppable."
"Before the season, Gao Shen gave an interview where he predicted the rise of a new generation of super center-forwards, and in his eyes, Haaland was the most complete of them all!"
"Now, that's being proven on the pitch."
Leeds United's center-forward has had a phenomenal season. Whether it's left foot, right foot, or headers, he's clinical. Add to that his elite physical strength, and you have a dominant forward.
As Haaland headed the ball into the net, Old Trafford was silent.
Manchester United fans couldn't believe what they were witnessing.
On the pitch, the players in red had their heads down, completely deflated.
"Manchester United players have completely lost their confidence."
"This is a terrible sign."
"In this highly anticipated showdown between two giants, watched by fans around the world, they've been completely dismantled by their fiercest rivals. This will be a massive blow to their confidence and morale."
"Solskjær clearly has no answer."
"If the United manager had made timely adjustments earlier, things might not have turned out this way."
"But now, it's too late."
"The biggest question on everyone's minds right now is this."
"How many goals will Leeds United score in today's Roses Derby?"
Could this become the worst defeat in Manchester United's history?
"Given their current morale and mental state, anything is possible."
"Leeds United is in incredible form. There's every reason to believe that this young team has a real shot at glory in both the Premier League and Champions League this season."
(To be continued.)