FA probe Leeds fan violence after Man Utd star Anthony Elanga hit on head by missile
THE FA has launched an investigation after Anthony Elanga was hit by an object during Manchester United’s win over Leeds at Elland Road on Sunday.
The Red Devils raced into a first half two-goal lead thanks to captain Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes.
But their lead quickly evaporated in the second half as Leeds scored two within 60 seconds of each other.
Elanga and Fred were brought on for Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard in order to change United‘s fortunes. And they did.
Fred finished off a sweeping counter attack to restore United’s lead and strengthen their grip on fourth place.
And as United’s players celebrated the thumping finish, Elanga was hit by a vape-looking object coming from the stands.
United’s medical team attended to the teenager and after a quick check over he was cleared to play the rest of the game.
Now the FA have confirmed they are investigating the matter.
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Speaking about the incident, United boss Ralf Rangnick said: “As far as I know, there is some investigation going on from Leeds United.
“I don’t think that anything happened in the end. Anthony Elanga looked well and he was happy about scoring his goal.
“Obviously things like that should not happen and I think even more so this game. The atmosphere was great.
“At times we had to cool down things on the pitch a little bit but this is what I did when I walked onto the pitch (during a late melee). I didn’t want anything to happen – no yellow or red cards.
“In moments like this, I think it’s important to try and cool things down.”
Elanga grabbed United’s fourth of the game, getting himself some justice as well as killing off the game.
After slipping the ball underneath Illan Meslier, Elanga ran behind the goal putting one finger to his lips before finishing his celebration with a knee slide.
Leeds left-back Junior Firpo also went in on Elanga with a strong challenge, sparking some pushing and shoving from both sets of players at the end of a topsy turvy game.
The win gives United a four-point cushion inside the top four, holding off challenges by West Ham, Arsenal, Tottenham and Wolves for the spot.
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