Manchester United drew 1-1 at Leeds on October 19, 2026, their fewest wins at this stage of a season in 40 years. Lisandro Martinez started after his midweek outburst at the club's hierarchy and was good for a half before going off; United then conceded. The discussion has settled on two measures of the slump: the midfield's physicality and Tielemans' best position, and Bruno Fernandes' six-game run without a goal or an assist. Reporting also indicates other dressing-room players share Martinez's view that United were left under-clubbed in the summer market.