Leeds put an end to their ten-game winless streak in the Premier League with victory over 20th place Southampton at Elland Road. Junior Firpo’s late strike from inside the penalty area sent the home supporters wild and helped United climb back out of the relegation zone at the expense of last weekend’s opponents Everton.
Here are Graham Smyth’s player ratings from Saturday afternoon’s win.
7. Tyler Adams - 7
Ratted around, set about Saints. Looked frustrated with his side's inability to get the winner before it eventually arrived. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: OLI SCARFF
8. Weston McKennie - 6
Spurned a chance to play Aaronson in, passing was problematic at times but he dug in. Showed a nice flick or two late on. (Pic: Bruce Rollinson) Photo: Bruce Rollinson
9. Jack Harrison - 7
Bright, incredibly industrious but struggled to hurt Saints until the little backheel to set up Firpo. (Pic: Bruce Rollinson) Photo: Bruce Rollinson
10. Brenden Aaronson - 6
Some promising moments in the first half. Got into clever positions. Too often too lightweight in challenges. (Pic: Bruce Rollinson) Photo: Bruce Rollinson
11. Willy Gnonto - 7
Made a couple of bad passes look good, linked up with Firpo well enough, threatened without having a match-winning impact. (Pic: Bruce Rollinson) Photo: Bruce Rollinson
12. Patrick Bamford - 7
Led the line, fought defenders, held the ball up and brought others into play. Couple of half chances came his way but nothing clear cut. (Pic: Bruce Rollinson) Photo: Bruce Rollinson