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.
13. Crysencio Summerville - 7
Caused problems, helped make the goal happen. Could have won it. (Pic: Bruce Rollinson) Photo: Bruce Rollinson
14. Georginio Rutter - 7
Still looks raw but he kept the ball in the Saints half, did well in possession and put himself about (Pic: Bruce Rollinson) Photo: Bruce Rollinson
15. Marc Roca - N/A
Came on to help keep the lead. Was organising and directing even before he came on. A calm head. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: OLI SCARFF
16. Peter Bankes - 6
Bizarre handling of the first half time wasting, got to grips with it better in the second half. Relatively unfussy. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Photo: Mike Hewitt