The 5-1 defeat was every bit as painful as last season's 6-2 loss, and once again the midfield was where they encountered major problems. Here is how we rated them.
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BAD DAY - Leeds United were hammered at Old Trafford by Manchester United in the Premier League opener. Pic: Tony Johnson
. Illan Meslier - 7
Without the young Frenchman it would have been worse. Made a couple of stops, dealt with a few corners. He wasn't the problem.
. Stuart Dallas - 5
Didn't do too badly at left-back, Leeds looked solid enough on that flank. In the second half looked exposed along with his fellow central midfielders. Pic: Getty
. Luke Ayling - 4
On any other day that was a goal to be savoured, but it was no consolation. Struggled to contain the hosts on his side, poor first half in particular.
. Liam Cooper - 4
Midfield is where the problems started and the back-line were unable to provide any answers. Leeds looked very vulnerable through the middle.
. Pascal Struijk - 4
Like Cooper, wasn't the source of the real issues for Leeds but couldn't keep Manchester United out when they got at the defence.
. Robin Koch - 3
Endured an opening day nightmare. Couldn't live with Fernandes and when faced with Pogba life was just as hard. Sloppy mistakes didn't help.
1. Illan Meslier - 7
Without the young Frenchman it would have been worse. Made a couple of stops, dealt with a few corners. He wasn't the problem.
2. Stuart Dallas - 5
Didn't do too badly at left-back, Leeds looked solid enough on that flank. In the second half looked exposed along with his fellow central midfielders. Pic: Getty
3. Luke Ayling - 4
On any other day that was a goal to be savoured, but it was no consolation. Struggled to contain the hosts on his side, poor first half in particular.
4. Liam Cooper - 4
Midfield is where the problems started and the back-line were unable to provide any answers. Leeds looked very vulnerable through the middle.
5. Pascal Struijk - 4
Like Cooper, wasn't the source of the real issues for Leeds but couldn't keep Manchester United out when they got at the defence.
6. Robin Koch - 3
Endured an opening day nightmare. Couldn't live with Fernandes and when faced with Pogba life was just as hard. Sloppy mistakes didn't help.