United came into this one needing to win to go back to the summit of the Championship table following results on Tuesday evening. Without influential full-back Junior Firpo for the final game of his three-match suspension, Daniel Farke chose to select Sam Byram on the left-hand side of his defence once more.
The manager’s decision paid off as Byram scored the game’s opening goal with a scissor-kick effort inside the Hatters’ penalty area, after his initial attempt had been blocked.
On the stroke of half-time, Joel Piroe added a second stroking in after Pascal Struijk’s header from a corner had been parried clear, but only into the path of the Dutch forward.
During the final ten minutes, second half substitute Dan James added a third with a lofted attempt to clinch all three points and extend Leeds’ strong record at Elland Road.
Here are the ratings.
7. Ao Tanaka: 9/10
A man very much in his rhythm. Did everything with class and poise. Defended, read situations well, looked after the ball well and created danger. | Nigel French/PA Wire
8. Willy Gnonto: 8/10
Popped up here, there and everywhere to cause problems for Luton. Linked up well with his opposite number Solomon to get on the end of chances. | Getty Images
9. Brenden Aaronson: 6/10
All the work and running you could hope for, and more, but beyond a couple of nice passes or moves his composure and decision making deserted him in the final third at key moments. | Getty Images
10. Manor Solomon: 8/10
Lively, dangerous in the first half especially when he created chances for others. Starting to look like he's on the same page as his team mates when he links up in attacks. | Getty Images
11. Joel Piroe: 7/10
Played his part in some nice moves, got in some good positions and got himself a goal. Didn't anticipate a couple of dangerous deliveries and wasn't always a factor in the game. | Nigel French/PA Wire
12. Dan James: 8/10
Rotation saw him on the bench but he made his substitute cameo count with a lovely goal. Created a chance for Joseph and held a threat with his pace. | Nigel French/PA Wire