Premier League: Win over Leeds best reply Manchester United can give to rumours of rift, says Ralf Rangnick

Premier League: Even as rumours of rift in the Manchester United camp dominated British media, Ralf Ragnick's men put on a gritty performance to win 4-2 at Leeds United on Sunday.

Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick said the gritty performance in their 4-2 win at Leeds in the Premie League match at Leeds United is a testament to the team's unity amid newspaper leaks of a rift in the change room of the Old Trafford club.

Rangnick said there can't be a better reply to rumours as Manchester United held their nerve to fend off a comeback from Leeds and consolidate their position in the top 4 of the Premier League.

British media reported there had been clashes among the players, including a power struggle for the captaincy between Maguire and Cristiano Ronaldo.

A first United goal from a corner this season from Harry Maguire and a Bruno Fernandes header put the visitors in control at Elland Road by halftime, only for two Leeds strikes within 59 seconds soon after the break to level things up.

Manchester United remained calm and goals from substitutes Fred and Anthony Elanga secured a victory that cemented their place in the top four.

"This performance was the best reply we could give to some articles last week that there was some disruption in the locker room," Rangnick said.

"This was a game you can only win with the mentality in the team.