The Whites celebrate Mateusz Klich putting them level for a third time. Photo by Phil Noble - Pool/Getty Images.The Whites celebrate Mateusz Klich putting them level for a third time. Photo by Phil Noble - Pool/Getty Images.
The Whites celebrate Mateusz Klich putting them level for a third time. Photo by Phil Noble - Pool/Getty Images.

Liverpool 4 Leeds United 3: Graham Smyth's player ratings as Whites pester champions in seven-goal thriller

LEEDS United took in their first Premier League game in 16 years with Saturday evening's clash at defending champions Liverpool which produced a seven-goal thriller - but how did we rate the performances?

The Whites drew level three times but ultimately left with a 4-3 defeat after Reds striker Mo Salah bagged a hat-trick which included two penalties.

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

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