Gjanni Alioski, pictured centre, finished off a rapid counter attack to put the Whites 4-2 up. Picture by Tony Johnson.

placeholder image — Gjanni Alioski, pictured centre, finished off a rapid counter attack to put the Whites 4-2 up. Picture by Tony Johnson.

Leeds United 5 Newcastle United 2: Graham Smyth's player ratings as Whites blitz Magpies

By Graham Smyth

Published 16th Dec 2020, 20:51 GMT

Updated 16th Dec 2020, 21:12 GMT

LEEDS United bounced back to winning ways with a 5-2 blitz of Newcastle United - but how did we rate the performances?

The Whites netted through five different scorers in Patrick Bamford, Rodrigo, Stuart Dallas, Gjanni Alioski and Jack Harrison to sink Steve Bruce's visitors and move on to 17 points for the Premier League campaign.

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

13. Tyler Roberts

N/A - On for the final six minutes. Didn't have huge involvement. Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images.

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14. Jamie Shackleton

N/A Brought on to add energy for stoppage time. Photo by Phil Noble - Pool/Getty Images.

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Leeds United 5 Newcastle United 2: Graham Smyth's player ratings as Whites blitz Magpies

LEEDS United bounced back to winning ways with a 5-2 blitz of Newcastle United - but how did we rate the performances?

13. Tyler Roberts

14. Jamie Shackleton

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