Leeds took one step closer to the Premier League on Saturday afternoon with a dominating 2-1 win over Preston North End at Elland Road.
Manor Solomon’s early strike from range got the Whites off to the perfect start, before Kaine Kesler-Hayden levelled proceedings minutes later. Leeds were back in front shortly after as Jayden Bogle turned in Solomon’s deep cross to restore the Whites’ advantage.
Elsewhere, Sheffield United threw away a one-goal lead against Plymouth Argyle and were beaten for the third consecutive Championship game, slipping five points outside the automatic promotion places.
Here are the YEP’s player ratings.
7. Ao Tanaka: 6/10
Still not at his best. Irritated his manager a few times with his positioning and wasn't dominant in duels again. | Danny Lawson/PA Wire
8. Manor Solomon: 9/10
Imperious. On it from the very start. Scored a beautiful goal, provided a beautiful cross for Bogle's. Continually posed a threat. | Getty Images
9. Willy Gnonto: 7/10
Took his time to get into it but once he did he was a problem for Preston. Composure let him down with that second half chance, needed to bury it. | Getty Images
10. Brenden Aaronson: 6/10
Lots of effort, lacked a little composure at times. Probably should have had a goal. Should have had an assist for the cut-back to Gnonto. | Getty Images
11. Joel Piroe: 5/10
Was in the right place to score so many times but his finishing let him down. It didn't cost Leeds in the end but so easily could have. | Getty Images
12. Patrick Bamford (sub): 6/10
Charged around to harry and hassle defenders. Couldn't quite fashion a chance for himself and wasn't completey accurate with his work on the ball but did his job of defending from the front. | Rhianna Chadwick/PA Wire