Daniel Farke had just one criticism of his players after a 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Elland Road.

Bryan Mbeumo's 35th-minute opener was cancelled out by Dominic Calvert-Lewin's second half leveller but despite dominating possession and having three good shooting opportunities Leeds were unable to find a winner.

"I wanted to win this game and my boys as well, you could see this outside," said Farke. "We're even a bit disappointed we didn't win it.

"I think we were the better side, the dominant side. It was not necessary to be losing at half-time. If you're not one moment switched on to track the run and with their quality they can hurt you. We lacked a bit in our decision making in the first half, could have done a bit better and played with more clarity in and around the box. We had this in the second half, had the momentum but the problem was there were too many strikes over the crossbar and too many crosses were a bit too long. This situation killed a bit our momentum. This lack of quality in the finishing and crossing was the only thing I could criticise."

Farke was pleased with how the Whites controlled their visitors, however, especially given the threat on the break posed by Michael Carrick's side.

"You always have to be aware it's still Manchester United and the quality that they have and can bring in," he said. "With a counter attack they can still hurt you, and we have not allowed anything in the second half, and for that many compliments to my players for another really good performance and to dominate the performance against Man United. With a bit more quality in the final third I think we could have even won it."

Asked why he opted for Sean Longstaff and Lukas Nmecha as his substitutes, with Harry Wilson and Jean-Mattéo Bahoya kept in reserve, Farke pointed to the need for physicality.

"It was a different game today in comparison to some of the last game days - we had to defend a bit like a basketball team, always quick transition moments for Man United and we needed legs. Because they played so deep it was more important instead of going for the genius pass, to threaten them with physicality. It was not the time for our perhaps technical players who can find the easy little pass. We needed a bit more experience and physicality."