Man Utd v Leeds: Wilfried Gnonto showed no fear in celebration after opener | OneFootball

Wilfried Gnonto opened the scoring for Leeds United in their Premier League clash against Manchester United on Wednesday evening.

Leeds have been really struggling in recent times.

The club were winless in seven Premier League matches going into the game at Old Trafford.

The last time they tasted victory in England's top tier was all the way back at the beginning of November when they beat Bournemouth.

Their dismal run of form saw them slip to the brink of the relegation zone. Jesse Marsch paid the price as he lost his job at the start of the week.

United, on the other hand, have been flying and went into the match high on confidence.

However, despite the form book pointing to an easy United victory, it was the away side that took a shock lead just 55 seconds into the match in Manchester.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08: Wilfried Gnonto of Leeds United scores the team's first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Leeds United at Old Trafford on February 08, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Leeds won possession in in United's half when Bruno Fernandes was dispossessed.

Gnonto, Leeds' wonderkid, picked up the ball in a dangerous position and played a one-two with Patrick Bamford.

He then took aim from just outside the box and his fierce effort found the bottom corner. Watch the goal below...

Gnonto showed no fear with his celebration.

The youngster turned to the Stretford End and put put his finger to his lips as if to tell them to be quiet.

He then wound them up a little more by doing the celebration that Marcus Rashford has been doing in recent times.

What a talent Gnonto is.

Leeds signed the 19-year-old for £3.8 million last summer.

He has taken to English football like a duck to water. He has hit the back of the net scored four times in 13 matches for The Whites.

The Italian, who has made eight appearances for his country, has been a real bright spot in what has been a tough season for Leeds.

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