Sir Alex Ferguson watches Man United score six for first time since 8-2 win over Arsenal

Premier League giants Manchester United's attacking prowess was on display against Leeds United as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men humiliated Championship winners at Old Trafford. A performance as splendid as this had become a rare sight at Old Trafford in past few years. But former manr Sir Alex Ferguson, one of key architects of club, was present in stands to witness team's arguably  best game of season. 

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Scott McTominay goals propel Man United to a cruising victory 

Man United midfielder Scott McTominay fired in two quicks goals within initial three minutes of game to suggest what was in store for Marcelo Bielsa's side. Bru Fernandes bagged third goal of night for Solskjaer in 20th minute, netting in a follow-up shot after Anthony Martial's effort from outside box was blocked by Leeds' defence. 

Victor Lindelof made it 4-0 in favour of Red Devils after being left unmarked during a corner from Martial. Four minutes later, Leeds captain Liam Cooper fired in a low header past David de Gea in a show of spirit despite being down by four goals. score at half time suggested a comfortable situation for hosts. 

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Sir Alex Ferguson present in stands, reminisces Man United vs Arsenal clash 

Daniel James made it five goals for Solskjaer after an effective counter with McTominay at heart of it. Fernandes went on to bag his brace from spot to make it half a dozen goals for Man United in a single game. In 73rd minute, Stuart Dallas pulled back a second goal for Bielsa, though failing to cut down massive deficit. 

Interestingly, this was first time that Man United had netted six goals in a single game since 2011. Nine years back, Ferguson was at helm at Old Trafford and had overseen his side's cruising 8-2 victory against league rivals Arsenal. More startling is fact that only David de Gea mand to play in both games. Ferguson was present in empty stands at Old Trafford to witness team's cruising form. 

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Man United sit third in Premier League standings 

victory for Man United vs Leeds propels m to third spot in Premier League standings. Old Trafford outfit have w mand 26 points in 13 games, five short of leaders Liverpool, albeit with a game in hand. Solskjaer's men next go up against Everton in quarter-final of EFL Cup. 

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