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.
. Leeds United celebrate Helder Costa's second strike
A double from Costa proved crucial in United's 4-3 victory against Fulham. Photo by Oli Scarff - Pool/Getty Images.
. Illan Meslier
6 - Distribution was very good for the most part. Lost track of the cross for Mitrovic's second goal. Photo by Oli Scarff - Pool/Getty Images.
. Luke Ayling
7 - Worked hard, defended well, got forward when he could but not as much of an attacking force as usual. Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images.
. Robin Koch
6 - Realised his mistake when he dived in on Bryan, but too late to rectify it. Still finding his feet. Provided aerial threat in attack. Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images.
. Liam Cooper
6 - Couldn't stop Mitrovic getting up to make the game so tense with the third goal. Defended well otherwise. Mixed bag with the ball at his feet. Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images.
. Stuart Dallas
6 - Played cleverly to get Leeds out of pressure, helped them progress the play but got caught out for Decordova-Reid's goal. Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images.
1. Illan Meslier
6 - Distribution was very good for the most part. Lost track of the cross for Mitrovic's second goal. Photo by Oli Scarff - Pool/Getty Images.
2. Luke Ayling
7 - Worked hard, defended well, got forward when he could but not as much of an attacking force as usual. Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images.
3. Robin Koch
6 - Realised his mistake when he dived in on Bryan, but too late to rectify it. Still finding his feet. Provided aerial threat in attack. Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images.
4. Liam Cooper
6 - Couldn't stop Mitrovic getting up to make the game so tense with the third goal. Defended well otherwise. Mixed bag with the ball at his feet. Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images.
5. Stuart Dallas
6 - Played cleverly to get Leeds out of pressure, helped them progress the play but got caught out for Decordova-Reid's goal. Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images.
6. Kalvin Phillips
7 - Got his foot in on many occasions, set-piece delivery was good, was beaten once or twice but defended fiercely. Photo by Oli Scarff - Pool/Getty Images.