A double from Costa proved crucial in United's 4-3 victory against Fulham. Photo by Oli Scarff - Pool/Getty Images.A double from Costa proved crucial in United's 4-3 victory against Fulham. Photo by Oli Scarff - Pool/Getty Images.
A double from Costa proved crucial in United's 4-3 victory against Fulham. Photo by Oli Scarff - Pool/Getty Images.

Leeds United 4 Fulham 3: Graham Smyth's player ratings as Whites bag historic victory in Elland Road thriller

LEEDS UNITED secured their first Premier League victory in over 16 years by edging a 4-3 thriller at home to Fulham - but how did we rate the performances?

Two fine goals from Helder Costa in addition to a classy Patrick Bamford strike and Mateusz Klich penalty proved just enough to seal all three points, despite a Cottagers comeback.

Graham Smyth, the YEP's chief football writer, hands out the scores.

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