Leeds’ best efforts proved not to be enough on Wednesday evening as Manchester City, and Leeds-born Erling Haaland, saw off the challenge of Jesse Marsch’s side at Elland Road. Two goals for the Norwegian, after a Rodri opener did the damage on the night, rendering Pascal Struijk’s second half header a mere consolation.
YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth has offered his thoughts on each of the Whites’ 16 players to have featured this evening, portioning out two eights and one four in his post-match player rating gallery.
13. Mateusz Klich - 6
Added nuisance factor and energy, helped Leeds get up the pitch (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) Photo: Jan Kruger
14. Darko Gyabi - N/A
Didn't look out of place, certainly looked physical enough and put himself about. (Photo by Will Russell/Getty Images) Photo: Will Russell
15. Diego Llorente - 5
Didn't do a great deal but didn't look massively comfortable when attackers were running at him. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Pantling
16. Luke Ayling - 7
Another who brought energy when the game could have escaped Leeds. Got forward well. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: OLI SCARFF
17. Stuart Attwell - 7
Refereed it sensibly, kept his cards in his pocket instead of throwing them around in a physical game. (Photo by NIGEL RODDIS/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: NIGEL RODDIS